THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF DESOTO COUNTY REGULAR Tuesday, July 10, 2012 MINUTES

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1 CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF PRAYER ROLL CALL Members Superintendent Attorney Others THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF DESOTO COUNTY REGULAR Tuesday, July 10, 2012 MINUTES School Board Meeting Room 5:30 PM Chairman Chairman Allen, Chancey, Hollingsworth, Snyder, Stanko Adrian H. Cline Bucky Waldron S. Hoffman/Sun Herald, K. Markey, MJ Markey, K. Gary, L. McDonald, L. Albritton, B. Heine, G. Albritton, J. Gollahon, M. Smith, G. Smith Approval of Minutes -- Minutes On motion by Ronny R. Allen and second by William Stanko, the Board unanimously approved the following: Minutes of Supplemental Minutes Warrants On motion by Deborah D. Snyder and second by Rodney Hollingsworth, the Board unanimously approved the following: Check Register Reports -- Attorney No report at this time. Board Members No reports at this time. Staff Superintendent Cline introduced Director of Finance, Laurie Albritton, who gave an overview of the proposed budget. An excellent Power Point was presented and discussed. On Motion by Rodney Hollingsworth and second by William Stanko permission to advertise the proposed budget was awarded, with the understanding that when the actual millage rate is received, the budget will be amended to reflect the change. Motion passed unanimously. Page 1 of 5 Meeting Date: 7/10/2012

2 Mr. Jim Gollahon of Gollahon Financial Services, Inc., approached the podium regarding the refunding of the 1996 bond issue. Mr. Gollahon explained that financial institutions, including all local, were given an opportunity to bid. Twenty-three requests were sent for bid; three were returned. Of the three, the bid from BB&T is being considered. On Motion by Deborah Snyder and second by Ronny Allen, Attachment A/Capital Improvement Refunding Revenue Bonds Series and Attachment B/Resolution Authorizing Refunding Bonds were pulled for a separate vote. Representative George Smith from BB&T approached the podium to give an overview of the resolution. Mr. Waldron interjected that he reviewed all the documents and found them to be satisfactory. On Motion by Rodney Hollingsworth and second by William Stanko, resolution was approved. Motion passed unanimously. Superintendent Cline addressed Attachments BB-NN relating to school board policies. As a result of the last legislative session, several policies needed to be revised and/or written to reflect those changes. Board member Snyder asked if the policy regarding Opportunity Scholarship should be more specific. A response indicated that policies requiring explanations will be coupled with a corresponding Administrative Regulation. The regulation will be more specific and will explain the policy in detail. This will also eliminate the need to change a policy every time legislation changes. Superintendent Cline asked if there were any questions relating to the board agenda. There being none, the meeting resumed. Public Presentations No public presentations were given. Routine Business -- On motion by Deborah D. Snyder and second by Rodney Hollingsworth, the Board unanimously approved the following unless otherwise noted: Personnel Action Summary Temporary Duty Leave Requests New Business -- On motion by William Stanko and second by Rodney Hollingsworth, the Board unanimously approved the following unless otherwise noted: Administrative A. Capital Improvement Refunding Revenue Bonds Series Pulled for separate vote B. Resolution Authorizing Refunding Bonds Pulled for separate vote C. Code of Conduct/Elementary D. Code of Conduct/DCHS E. Code of Conduct/DMS F. Additional Pay Request/DECC G. Equity Report H. Field Trip Request/DCHS Football I. Job Description/Speech and Language Pathologist Page 2 of 5 Meeting Date: 7/10/2012

3 J. PO /Promaxima Maufacturing K. PO /Contrax Furnishings L. PO /FP&L M. PO /G4S Youth N. PO /DeSoto Insurance O. PO /DeSoto Insurance P. PO /Hare and Co Q. PO /Bank of America R. PO /FP&L S. PO /FP&L T. PO /FP&L U. PO /FP&L V. PO /FP&L W. PO /Bank of America X. PO /Bank of America Y. PO /Bank of America Z. PO /Century Link AA. PO /BV Oil BB. SB Policy Purpose PTA CC. SB Policy Terminate Retirement Sick Leave Pay PTA DD. SB Policy Sick Leave PTA EE. SB Policy Public Information and Inspection of Records (NEW) PTA FF. SB Policy90.13 Disposal of Property PTA GG. SB Policy90.16 Financial Emergency PTA HH. SB Policy Internet Use Agreement PTA II. SB Policy Parental Transportation Responsibilities PTA JJ. SB Policy Awarding Course Credit; Promoting Students/ Acceleration PTA KK. SB Policy Assessment Regarding Private Schools (NEW) PTA LL. SB Policy Permanent Cumulative Pupil Record PTA MM. SB Policy Opportunity Scholarship (NEW) PTA NN. SB Policy Attendance Boundary Descriptions PTA OO. SB Policy District Responsibility PTA PP. SB Policy Truancy Procedures PTA QQ. SB Policy School Attendance Committee Meetings PTA RR. Student Handbook/WES SS. Student Handbook/DCHS TT. Student Handbook/DECC UU. Parent Orientation Booklet/DECC Page 3 of 5 Meeting Date: 7/10/2012

4 VV. Student Handbook/DeSoto Connections WW. Student Handbook/FSC XX. Student Handbook/DMS YY. Student Handbook/MES ZZ. Student Handbook/NES AAA. Transportation Bus Routes Grant Apps/Agreements/Contracts/Plans/Resolutions BBB. Chris Kahl Agreement CCC. Eckerd Theatre Agreement DDD. EMCI Maintenance Agreement EEE. Fantasy Theatre Agreement FFF. FDLRS Grant GGG. FL Studio Theatre Agreement HHH. FUA between DMS and Florida Government III. PAI Exempt Services Commodity Warehousing JJJ. PAI Piggyback Athletic Equipment KKK. PAI Piggyback Fluid Milk LLL. PAI SBDC RN1 New and Rebuilt Vehicle-Bus Parts and Services Student Services MMM. Out of District Student Reassignment Summary Public Presentations -- Public Presentations Superintendent -- No public presentations were given. Superintendent Information Superintendent Cline referenced one policy the school board has not addressed in response to Senate Bill 98/Inspirational Messages. Because our district already implements and complies with the bill, it seems futile to write a policy. Our district proposes to continue encouraging student prayer. A hastily crafted policy could jeopardize what we are already doing. Board Presentations -- Board Member Presentations All board members complimented Mrs. Albritton on a superb budget presentation. Mr. Gollahon and his staff were also commended for their hard work in addressing the refunding of the racetrack funds. Mr. Stanko commented on how great the high school lockers look. Mr. Stanko met the new principal at DMS. Superintendent Cline interjected that Mr. Eulin Gibbs began his first day at DeSoto Middle School on Monday, July 9th. Mr. Cline is very pleased with the recommendation of Mr. Gibbs and knows he will be a great addition to the staff. Page 4 of 5 Meeting Date: 7/10/2012

5 Adjournment -- Adjournment On motion by Ronny R. Allen and second by William Stanko, the Board unanimously approved the following: The regular school board meeting adjourned at 6:34 PM Page 5 of 5 Meeting Date: 7/10/2012