Virtual - Special Called School Board Meeting

2 Tuesday, July 14, 2020 Virtual - Special Called School Board Meeting Pinellas County Schools Immediately following the School Board Workshop School Administration Building 301 4th Street SW Largo, FL, 33770 https://www.pcsb.org Vision: 100% Student Success Mission: "Educate and prepare each student for college, career and life." 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.1 Call to Order Meeting Jul 14, 2020 - Virtual - Special Called School Board Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.2 Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Jul 14, 2020 - Virtual - Special Called School Board Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments 2. Amendments to the Agenda Subject 2.1 Possible Amendments to the Agenda Meeting Jul 14, 2020 - Virtual - Special Called School Board Meeting Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Amend the Agenda. File Attachments 3. Adoption of the Agenda Subject 3.1 Adoption of Agenda Meeting Jul 14, 2020 - Virtual - Special Called School Board Meeting Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Adopt the Agenda File Attachments 4. Public Comment on Agenda Items Subject 4.1 Public Comment Meeting Jul 14, 2020 - Virtual - Special Called School Board Meeting Type Meeting Procedures: The Board welcomes public comment. For those who wish to speak to the Board, please note the following: You are given three separate opportunities to speak. The first is during "Public Comment" on a topic not included in the agenda but pertaining to the general business of the district, and this opportunity occurs after adjournment of regular meetings. The second is on one or more agenda items upon which the Board will vote, and this opportunity occurs after the special order agenda at regular meetings and as appropriate at special meetings. The third is at public hearings, such as budget hearings, and second readings on Board policy, when you are able to speak to the Board before it takes action. In each case, (1) you must register to speak with the Superintendent’s designee at the entrance to the meeting room as described below; (2) you will be called in the order you registered with the Superintendent's designee; (3) you will be allotted three (3) minutes, which may only be extended with the approval of the chairperson; and (4) you may not yield your time to any other person. To avoid repetition, speakers supporting or opposing the same issue are encouraged to designate a spokesperson and have the spokesperson request that members of the audience supporting the position stand during the presentation. If you wish to speak to agenda items, you must register prior to the time the Chairperson calls for speakers or before the last speaker on agenda items concludes his or her comments whichever is later. If you wish to speak during the Public Comment period, you must register prior to the time the Chairperson calls for speakers or before the last speaker concludes his or her comments, whichever is later. If you wish to speak during a Public Hearing, you must register prior to the time the Chairperson calls for speakers or before the last speaker during the Public Hearing concludes his or her comments, whichever is later. The following additional procedures apply depending upon the specific speaking opportunity: Public Comment. The Board will hear public comment on the general business of the district after adjournment of regular meetings. The Board will not act on any matter you may raise during your presentation. Numbered Agenda Items. Time will be set aside immediately following the special order agenda at regular meetings and as appropriate at special meetings for you to address numbered agenda items upon which the Board will vote. You may address as many agenda items as you wish during your three (3) minute period, other than items pertaining to employee or student discipline, or any other matter listed in Section 286.0114(3), F.S., such as ministerial acts or emergencies. Public Hearings. Time will be set aside at each public hearing for you to speak on the agenda item. You must confine your comments to the agenda item. Regulation of Disruptive Speech Board meetings are a limited open forum for First Amendment purposes, and your exercise of your First Amendment right of free speech in that context will be recognized and protected, subject to reasonable restrictions as to time, place, and manner. Applause is permitted only when awards are granted. To ensure the expeditious and orderly process of Board meetings, the Chairperson may: Interrupt or terminate a speaker when his/her statement is not relevant, exceeds the time allotted, or is abusive, threatening, defamatory, obscene, profane, loud, interruptive, or otherwise of a disruptive or disorderly nature; and Order the removal of any person interfering with the expeditious or orderly process of the meeting, provided the Chairperson has first issued a warning that continued interference with the orderly processes of the meeting will result in removal. Nothing herein is intended, nor shall anything be construed, to limit or restrain negative, positive, or neutral comments about the manner in which Board employees, agents, the Superintendent, and Board members carry out their duties in public employment or office. Recording of Board Meetings Recordings are permitted under the following conditions: No obstructions are created between the Board and the audience. No interviews are conducted in the meeting room while the Board is in session. No commentary, adjustment of equipment, or positioning of operators is made that would distract either the Board or members of the audience while the Board is in session. Revised 8/28/15 File Attachments 5. Consent Subject 5.1 Approval of Consent Agenda Items Meeting Jul 14, 2020 - Virtual - Special Called School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Motion to Approve Items on the Consent Agenda File Attachments 5. Consent Subject 5.2 Request Approval of the Personnel Recommendations – Administrative Meeting Jul 14, 2020 - Virtual - Special Called School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Costs of the personnel actions fall within the approved budget. Recommended Action Approve the Personnel Recommendations – Administrative, July 14, 2020. Goals 4 - Strategic Direction 5. Effective and Efficient Use of Resources BACKGROUND: Florida law states that the school board shall act on personnel actions. The attached list of administrative personnel actions reflects recommendations in Changes in Contract Status. RATIONALE: Human Resources Services strives to r ecruit, support, and retain a highly effective and diverse workforce. Approval of the administrative personnel actions is requested in order to continue to provide high-quality educational services. Human Resources Services has determined that all persons recommended by the superintendent met the minimum qualifications contained in the job description for the position to which the employee has been recommended. DATA SOURCES: District-level Administrators School-based Administrators SUBMITTED BY: Paula Texel, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources Services File Attachments July 14, 2020 FINAL Administrative.pdf (503 KB) 5. Consent Subject 5.3 Request Approval of the Administrative Appointment of the Principal, Ponce de Leon Elementary School Meeting Jul 14, 2020 - Virtual - Special Called School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the district’s compensation schedule for administrators. Recommended Action Approve the administrative appointment of Antonio G. Smith to Principal, Ponce de Leon Elementary School, effective July 15, 2020. Goals 4 - Strategic Direction 5. Effective and Efficient Use of Resources BACKGROUND : The Principal, Ponce de Leon Elementary School position is available due to the resignation of Tracie M. Bergman, effective July 9, 2020. This position was advertised for five days and nineteen applicants applied for the position. Superintendent’s staff interviewed three applicants on July 7, 2020. RATIONALE : Antonio Smith began his career in Pinellas County Schools in 2006. He currently serves as the Assistant Principal, Walsingham Elementary School (2019 to present). His background also includes serving as an Assistant Principal, Fairmount Park Elementary School (2016-2019) and Maximo Elementary School (2014-2016); a Classroom Teacher, Bay Point Elementary School (2012-2014) and Fairmount Park Elementary School (2009-2012); and as a Substitute Teacher (2006-2009). Mr. Smith earned a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of South Florida and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Saint Leo University. DATA SOURCE : Barbara Hires, Ed.D, Area Superintendent, Area 2 SUBMITTED BY : Paula Texel, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources Services File Attachments 5. Consent Subject 5.4 Request Approval of the Administrative Appointment of the Assistant Principal, Tyrone Middle School Meeting Jul 14, 2020 - Virtual - Special Called School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the district’s compensation schedule for administrators. Recommended Action Approve the administrative appointment of Kristopher G. Corbett to Assistant Principal, Tyrone Middle School, effective July 20, 2020. Goals 4 - Strategic Direction 5. Effective and Efficient Use of Resources BACKGROUND : The Assistant Principal, Tyrone Middle School position is available due to the resignation of Robyn C. Oyer, effective June 30, 2020. This position was advertised for five days and thirty-eight applicants applied for the position. Superintendent’s staff interviewed two applicants on July 7, 2020. RATIONALE : Kristopher Corbett began his career in Education in 2010. He currently serves as the Assistant Principal, Riverside High School in West Virginia (2019 to present). His background also includes serving as a Reading Interventionist (2010); Director of Theater (2011-2015) and as a Coordinator for In-School Suspension all in Kanawha County Schools, West Virginia. Mr. Corbett earned a bachelor’s degree in Music Education from West Virginia University and a master’s degree in Leadership Studies from Marshall University. DATA SOURCE : Patricia Wright, Area Superintendent, Area 4 SUBMITTED BY : Paula Texel, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources Services File Attachments 5. Consent Subject 5.5 Request Approval of the Appointment of the Professional Development Specialist, Equity Meeting Jul 14, 2020 - Virtual - Special Called School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the district’s compensation schedule. Recommended Action Approve the appointment of Hillary M. Van Dyke to Professional Development Specialist, Equity effective July 15, 2020. Goals 4 - Strategic Direction 5. Effective and Efficient Use of Resources BACKGROUND : The Professional Development Specialist, Equity position is available due to the change in staffing model, effective July 1, 2020. This position was advertised for five days and twenty-two applicants applied for the position. Superintendent’s staff interviewed two applicants on July 6, 2020. RATIONALE : Hillary Van Dyke began her career in Pinellas County Schools in 2012. She currently serves as the Senior Professional Development Coordinator, High School Education (2017 to present). Her background also includes serving as an Instructional Staff Developer, Boca Ciega High School (2016-2017) and as a Classroom Teacher, Azalea Middle School (2012-2016). Ms. Van Dyke’s also served as a Classroom Teacher in Indiana (2008-2012). Ms. Van Dyke earned a bachelor’s degree in English Education from Purdue University and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the University of South Florida. DATA SOURCE : Mark Narkier, Director, Professional Development SUBMITTED BY : Paula Texel, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources Services File Attachments 6. New Business 7. Adjournment Subject 7.1 Adjourn Meeting Meeting Jul 14, 2020 - Virtual - Special Called School Board Meeting Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Adjourn the Meeting The above listed recommendations to the School Board of Pinellas County are submitted for consideration and approval at the meeting of __________________. Superintendent of Schools. File Attachments