Special Called School Board Meeting

2 Tuesday, July 13, 2021 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 13, 2021 - Special Called School Board Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.2 Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Jul 13, 2021 - Special Called School Board Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments 2. Amendments to the Agenda Subject 2.1 Possible Amendments to the Agenda Meeting Jul 13, 2021 - 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 13, 2021 - 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 13, 2021 - 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 13, 2021 - 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 Administrative Appointment of the Principal, Richard O. Jacobson Technical High School Meeting Jul 13, 2021 - 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 Joshua W. Wolfenden to Principal, Richard O. Jacobson Technical High School, Seminole effective July 14, 2021. Goals BACKGROUND : The Principal, Richard O. Jacobson Technical High School position is available due to the change in assignment of Martha B. Giancola, effective July 1, 2021. This position was advertised for five days and eleven applicants applied for the position. Superintendent’s staff interviewed two applicants on July 12, 2021. RATIONALE : Joshua Wolfenden began his career in Pinellas County Schools in 2000. He currently serves as an Assistant Principal at Richard O. Jacobson Technical High School, Seminole (2018 to present). His background also includes serving as Assistant Principal/Magnet Coordinator at Largo High School (2018-2011); a Classroom Teacher at Clearwater High School (2011-2008), at John Hopkins Middle School (2008-2003) and at Madeira Beach Middle School (2003-2001); and as a Substitute Teacher (2000-2001). Mr. Wolfenden earned a bachelor’s degree in Spanish from Florida State University and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the University of South Florida. DATA SOURCE : Dywayne Hinds, Ed.D., Area Superintendent, Area 3 SUBMITTED BY : Paula Texel, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources Services File Attachments 5. Consent Subject 5.3 Request Approval of the Administrative Appointment of the Principal, Bayside High School Meeting Jul 13, 2021 - 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 Konrad McCree, Jr. to Principal, Bayside High School, effective July 14, 2021. Goals BACKGROUND : The Principal, Bayside High School position is available due to the retirement of Dawn E. Coffin, effective August 17, 2021. This position was advertised for one week and seventeen applicants applied for the position. Superintendent’s staff interviewed four applicants on July 12, 2021. RATIONALE : Konrad McCree began his career in Pinellas County Schools in 2014. He currently serves as an Assistant Principal at Lealman Innovation Academy (2018 to present). His background also includes serving as a Classroom Teacher at Tyrone Middle School (2015-2018) and at Largo High School (2014-2015). Mr. McCree earned a bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration from Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University and in Health Service Administration from St. Petersburg College and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from American College of Education. DATA SOURCE : Stephanie Woodford, 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, Bay Point Middle School Meeting Jul 13, 2021 - 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 Mia F. Montgomery to Assistant Principal, Bay Point Middle School, effective July 19, 2021. Goals BACKGROUND : The Assistant Principal, Bay Point Middle School position is available due to the retirement of Samantha Peifley, effective July 1, 2021. This position was advertised for one week and thirty-two applicants applied for the position. Superintendent’s staff interviewed three applicants on July 12, 2021. RATIONALE : Mia Montgomery began her career in education in 2009. She currently serves as an Instructional Staff Developer at Bay Point Middle School (2016 to present). Her background also includes serving as an Assistant Principal at Sarasota County School District (2013-2016); and as a Classroom Teacher and Dean of Students for Osceola County School District (2009-2013). Ms. Montgomery earned a bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of South Florida and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. DATA SOURCE : Dywayne Hinds, Ed.D., Area Superintendent, Area 3 Dena Collins, Principal, Bay Point Middle School SUBMITTED BY : Paula Texel, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources Services File Attachments 5. Consent Subject 5.5 Request Approval of the Administrative Appointment of the Assistant Principal, Fairmount Park Elementary School Meeting Jul 13, 2021 - 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 Andrew M. Akapnitis to Assistant Principal, Fairmount Park Elementary School, effective July 26, 2021. Goals BACKGROUND : The Assistant Principal, Fairmount Park Elementary School position is available due to the resignation of Dominique D. Clarkson, effective July 1, 2021. This position was advertised for one week and thirty-one applicants applied for the position. Superintendent’s staff interviewed three applicants on June 23, 2021. RATIONALE : Andrew Akapnitis began his career in Education in 2008. He currently serves as an Assistant Principal at Parkway Village Elementary School, Memphis, TN (2019 to present). His background also includes serving as District Director of Guidance (2018-2019); Assistant Principal (2015-2018); and as a School Counselor (2008-2015) in New York State School Districts. Mr. Akapnitis earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Loyola College in Maryland and master’s degrees in School Counseling from Long Island University and in Educational Leadership from the College of Saint Rose. DATA SOURCE : Tracy Webley, Ed.D., Chief Transformation Officer Lakisha Lawson, Principal, Fairmount Park Elementary School SUBMITTED BY : Paula Texel, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources Services File Attachments 5. Consent Subject 5.6 Request Approval of the Administrative Appointment of the Assistant Principal, Hollins High School Meeting Jul 13, 2021 - 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 Ashley N. Martonik to Assistant Principal, Hollins High School, effective July 19, 2021. Goals BACKGROUND : The Assistant Principal, Hollins High School position is available due to the change in assignment of Jennifer M. Gil, effective July 1, 2021. This position was advertised for one week and thirty-two applicants applied for the position. Superintendent’s staff interviewed three applicants on July 12, 2021. RATIONALE : Ashley Martonik began her career in education in 2016. She currently serves as an Assistant Principal, Secondary Level at Pocono Mountain School District (2018 to present). Her background also includes serving as Special Education Supervisor (2017-2018) Administrative Intern for Secondary Level and Pupil Services/Special Education (2016) and a Teacher on Special Assignment (2016) all in Pocono Mountain School District. Ms. Martonik earned a bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Special Education and a master’s degree in Professional and Secondary Education with a concentration in Educational Leadership from East Stroudsburg University. DATA SOURCE : Dywayne Hinds, Ed.D., Area Superintendent, Area 3 Robert Florio, Principal, Hollins High School SUBMITTED BY : Paula Texel, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources Services File Attachments 5. Consent Subject 5.7 Request Approval of the Administrative Appointment of the Assistant Principal, Lakewood Elementary School Meeting Jul 13, 2021 - 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 Sharon E. Ambrose to Assistant Principal, Lakewood Elementary School, effective July 26, 2021. Goals BACKGROUND : The Assistant Principal, Lakewood Elementary School position is available due to a change in the staffing model effective July 1, 2021. Superintendent’s staff interviewed three applicants on June 23, 2021. RATIONALE : Sharon Ambrose began her career in Education in 2003. She currently serves as an Assistant Principal at Broward Elementary School, Hillsborough County Schools (2017 to present). Her background also includes serving as an Assistant Principal (2010-2017) and a Classroom Teacher (2003-2010) all in Hillsborough County Schools. Ms. Ambrose earned a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from St. Leo University and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership and a specialist’s degree in Turnaround Leadership from the University of South Florida. DATA SOURCE : Tracy Webley, Ed.D., Chief Transformation Officer SUBMITTED BY : Paula Texel, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources Services File Attachments 5. Consent Subject 5.8 Request Approval of the Administrative Appointment of the Assistant Principal, Largo High School Meeting Jul 13, 2021 - 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 Jennifer A. Ortiz to Assistant Principal, Largo High School, effective July 19, 2021. Goals BACKGROUND : The Assistant Principal, Largo High School position is available due to the change in assignment of Jonathan D. Marina, effective July 19, 2021. This position was advertised for five days and thirty-two applicants applied for the position. Superintendent’s staff interviewed three applicants on July 12, 2021. RATIONALE : Jennifer Ortiz began her career in Pinellas County Schools in 2013. She currently serves as the Curriculum Specialist at Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy (2017 to present). Her background also includes serving as a Classroom Teacher at Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy (2014-2017) and at Pinellas Park High School (2013-2014). Ms. Ortiz earned a bachelor’s degree in History and a master’s degrees in Educational Leadership from the University of South Florida. DATA SOURCE : Stephanie Woodford, Area Superintendent, Area 2 Bradley Finkbiner, Ed.D., Principal, Largo High School SUBMITTED BY : Paula Texel, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources Services File Attachments 5. Consent Subject 5.9 Request Approval of the Administrative Appointment of the Assistant Principal, Morgan Fitzgerald Middle School Meeting Jul 13, 2021 - 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 Calvin W. Trombley to Assistant Principal, Morgan Fitzgerald Middle School, effective July 19, 2021. Goals BACKGROUND : The Assistant Principal, Morgan Fitzgerald Middle School position is available due to the change in assignment of Carson H. Bowman, effective July 1, 2021. This position was advertised for one week and thirty-eight applicants applied for the position. Superintendent’s staff interviewed three applicants on July 12, 2021. RATIONALE : Calvin Trombley began his career in education in 2008. He currently serves as an Instructional Staff Developer for School Leadership (2020 to present). His background also includes serving as a School Improvement Specialist for the Florida Department of Education (2015-2020); as a Science Program Specialist for Gadsden County School Board (2013-2015); and as a Classroom Teacher in Georgia and Colorado (2008-2013). Mr. Trombley earned a bachelor’s degree in Biology and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Northern Colorado. DATA SOURCE : Michael Vigue, Area Superintendent, Area 4 Ija Hawthorne, Principal, Morgan Fitzgerald Middle School SUBMITTED BY : Paula Texel, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources Services File Attachments 5. Consent Subject 5.10 Request Approval of the Appointment of the K-5 Mathematics Specialist Meeting Jul 13, 2021 - 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 Marlena Y. Sinclair to K-5 Mathematics Specialist, effective July 14, 2021. Goals BACKGROUND : The K-5 Mathematics Specialist position is available due to a change in assignment of Lukas J. Hefty, effective June 24, 2021. This position was advertised for one week and six applicants applied for the position. Superintendent’s staff interviewed three applicants on July 12, 2021. RATIONALE : Marlena Sinclair began her career in Pinellas County Schools in 2012. She currently serves as an Instructional Staff Developer for School Leadership (2020 to present). Her background also includes serving as an Instructional Staff Developer at Pinellas Park and Meadowlawn middle schools (2016-2020); and as a Classroom Teacher at Tyrone Middle School (2012-2016). Ms. Sinclair earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in International Affairs from Florida State University and a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Tampa. DATA SOURCE : Kevin Hendrick, Associate Superintendent, Teaching and Learning Services Michael Feeney, Executive Director, Elementary School Education SUBMITTED BY : Paula Texel, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources Services File Attachments 5. Consent Subject 5.11 Request Approval of the Appointment of the Title I Specialist Meeting Jul 13, 2021 - 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 Daphne Salas to Title I Specialist, effective July 14, 2021. Goals BACKGROUND : The Title I Specialist position is available due to a change in the staffing model effective July 1, 2021. This position was advertised for one week and twenty-six applicants applied for the position. Superintendent’s staff interviewed three applicants on July 12, 2021. RATIONALE : Daphne Salas began her career in education in 2006. She currently serves as a Program Specialist Title I at Marion County Schools (2017 to present). Her background also includes serving as a Classroom Teacher in Hillsborough County School District (2006-2017). Ms. Salas earned a bachelor’s degree in Microbiology from the University of Puerto Rico - Mayaquez and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Argosy University. DATA SOURCE : Lori Matway, Associate Superintendent, Student and Community Support Services Shannon Butler, Ed.D., Director, Title I SUBMITTED BY : Paula Texel, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources Services File Attachments 5. Consent Subject 5.12 Request Approval to Create/Revise Job Descriptions Meeting Jul 13, 2021 - Special Called School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Budget Source There is no financial impact to the district based on these changes. Recommended Action Approve the created/revised job descriptions. Goals BACKGROUND : Human Resources Services continuously engages in reviewing current employee job descriptions and, as appropriate, proposes new/revised job descriptions, being mindful of best practices to accomplish the district’s mission and goals. These new/revised job descriptions accurately reflect the minimum qualifications and/or better aligns the essential responsibilities with the major function of the positions. This results in a more comprehensively trained staff. The following new/revised job descriptions supports a more effective or efficient operation within various departments: Assistant School Board Attorney Director, Early Childhood Education Senior Technical Projects Coordinator Technical Projects Coordinator RATIONALE : The Compensation team in the Human Resources Services division reviews, updates and revises all job classifications. This assures that Pinellas County School Board job descriptions reflect updated titles, major functions, essential responsibilities, qualifications, pay grades, and reporting structures in order to eliminate the duplication of efforts, and define and delineate position roles and responsibilities. DATA SOURCES : William P. Corbett, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent Kevin Hendrick, Associate Superintendent, Teaching and Learning Services Clinton Herbic, Associate Superintendent, Operational Services Michael Feeney, Executive Director, Elementary School Education Michael Hewett, Director, Maintenance SUBMITTED BY : Paula Texel, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources Services File Attachments Job Descriptions 7.13.21.pdf (568 KB) 6. New Business 7. Adjournment Subject 7.1 Adjourn Meeting Meeting Jul 13, 2021 - 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 July 13, 2021. Superintendent of Schools. File Attachments