AGENDA SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING GADSDENCOUNTYSCHOOLBOARD MAX D. WALKER ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 35 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BLVD. QUINCY, FLORIDA April4, 2017 7:00P.M. THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PERSONNEL - SEE ATTACHMENT a. Employee #020-16-1221- Termination 3. SCHOOL RECONFIGURATION a. LEGISLATIVE SPECIAL FACILITIES APPROPRIATION - SEE PAGE #2 b. RECONFIGURATION ACTION - SEE PAGE #4 c. RECONFIGURATION ACTION - SEE PAGE #6 4. EDUCATIONAL ITEMS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT 5. SCHOOL BOARD REQUESTS AND CONCERNS 6. ADJOURNMENT Page 1 of 7
SUMMARY SHEET RECOMMENDATION TO SUPERINTENDENT FOR SCHOOL BOARD AGENDA AGENDA ITEM NO. ------ 3a DATE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEETING:..:_A=p=ri"'-14--'-''-=2=0"'--'17'--------- TITLE OF AGENDA ITEM: Legislative Special Facilities Appropriation DIVISION: This is a CONTINUATION of a current project, grant, etc. PURPOSE AND SUMMARY OF ITEM: Approval is requested ofthis agenda item to begin the process of applying for a legislative special facilities appropriation to construct a new K-8 School to replace Stewart Street and Gadsden Elementary Magnet School. FUND SOURCE: AMOUNT: PREPARED BY: POSITION: INTERNAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BE COMPLETED BY PREP ARER Number of ORIGINAL SIGNATURES NEEDED by preparer. SUPERINTENDENT'S SIGNATURE: page(s) numbered CHAIRMAN'S SIGNATURE: page(s) numbered REVIEWED BY: Page 2 of 7
"Putting Children First" 35 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Main: {850} 627-9651 or Fax: {850} 627-2760 www.gcps.k12. fl.us Superintendent March 29, 2017 The School Board of Gadsden County, Florida 35 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Honorable School Board Members: In keeping with my duties as defined in Florida Statutes 1001.49- General Powers of District School Superintendent, I hereby recommend the following for the school year indicated: School Year The Board applies for a legislative special facilities appropriation to 2017-2018 construct a new K-8 School to replace Stewart Street and Gadsden Elementary Magnet Schools. Your approval ofthis agenda item will begin the process of improving efficiency of operations for the school district and provide students with greater opportunities to expand their educational horizons upon the completion of the school's construction. RM:jb Audrey Lewis DISTRICT NO. I HAVANA, FL32333 MIDWAY, FL 32343 Steve Scott DI STRICT NO.2 QUINCY, FL 32351 HAVANA, FL32333 Isaac Simmons, Jr. DI STRICT NO.3 CHATTAHOOCHEE, FL32J24 GREENSBORO, FL 32330 Page 3 of 7 Charlie D. Frost DISTRICT N0.4 GRETNA, FL 32332 QUINCY, FL 32352 Tyrone D. Smith DISTRICT NO.5 QU INCY, FL 32351
SUMMARY SHEET RECOMMENDATION TO SUPERINTENDENT FOR SCHOOL BOARD AGENDA AGENDA ITEM NO. 3b - ----- DATE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: -~A=p=ri=- 14,_,,--=2=0~17'-------- TITLE OF AGENDA ITEM: DIVISION: This is a CONTINUATION of a current project, grant, etc. PURPOSE AND SUMMARY OF ITEM: Approval is requested of this agenda item to transfer grades between George Munroe, St. John Elementary and James A. Shanks Middle School. Also, to discontinue operation of St. John Elementary School. FUND SOURCE: AMOUNT: PREPARED BY: POSITION: INTERNAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BE COMPLETED BY PREP ARER Number of ORIGINAL SIGNATURES NEEDED by preparer. SUPERINTENDENT'S SIGNATURE: page(s) numbered CHAIRMAN'S SIGNATURE: page(s) numbered REVIEWED BY: Page 4 of 7
"Putting Children First" 35 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Main: (850) 627-9651 or Fax: (850) 627-2760 www.gcps.k12.fl.us Superintendent March 29, 2017 The School Board of Gadsden County, Florida 35 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Honorable School Board Members: In keeping with my duties as defined in Florida Statutes 1001.49- General Powers of District School Superintendent, I hereby recommend the following reconfiguration of Gadsden County schools effective for the school year as indicated. School Year 2017-2018 Transfer grades four and five from George Munroe and St. John Elementary Schools to James A. Shanks Middle School. Shanks will become a grade 4 through 8 middle school. Transfer grades PK through three students from St. John Elementary to George W. Munroe Elementary School and discontinue operations at St. John Elementary School. Your approval of this agenda item will begin the process of improving efficiency of operations for the school district and provide students with greater opportunities to expand their educational horizons. Si.,aely, /) /lb/l ~f}fk [( ''r'~ ' ' Rog/) P. Milton RPM :jb Audrey Lewis DISTRICT NO. I HAVANA, FL32333 MIDWAY, FL 32343 Steve Scott DI STRI CT NO.2 QUINCY, FL 32351 HAVANA,FL32333 Isaac Simmons, Jr. DISTRICT NO.3 CHATTAHOOCHEE, FL32324 GREENSBORO, FL 32330 Page 5 of 7 Charlie D. Frost DI STRI CT NO. 4 GRETNA, FL 32332 QUINCY, FL 32352 Tyrone D. Smith DISTRICT NO.5 QUINCY, FL 32351
SUMMARY SHEET RECOMMENDATION TO SUPERINTENDENT FOR SCHOOL BOARD AGENDA AGENDA ITEM NO. ------ 3c DATE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: -----=Ac.=.op=r-=il--' 4..._, =-20=-=1'--'-7 TITLE OF AGENDA ITEM: DIVISION: This is a CONTINUATION of a current project, grant, etc. PURPOSE AND SUMMARY OF ITEM: Approval is requested of this agenda item to transfer grades between West Gadsden, East Gadsden, Greensboro Elementary and Gretna. Also, to discontinue operation of Gretna Elementary School. FUND SOURCE: AMOUNT: PREPARED BY: POSITION: INTERNAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BE COMPLETED BY PREP ARER Number of ORIGINAL SIGNATURES NEEDED by preparer. SUPERINTENDENT'S SIGNATURE: page(s) numbered CHAIRMAN'S SIGNATURE: page(s) numbered REVIEWED BY: Page 6 of 7
"Putting Children First" 35 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Main: (850) 627-9651 or Fax: (850) 627-2760 www.gcps.k12.fl.us Superintendent March 29, 2017 The School Board of Gadsden County, Florida 35 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Honorable School Board Members: In keeping with my duties as defined in Florida Statutes 1001.49- General Powers of District School Superintendent, I hereby recommend the following reconfiguration of Gadsden County schools effective at the beginning ofthe school year as indicated. School Year Transfer grades 9 through 12 from West Gadsden High School to the current East Gadsden High School. East Gadsden will open the school year with a new name. West Gadsden will become a grade 4 through 8 middle school. 2017-2018 Transfer grades four and five from Greensboro and Gretna Elementary Schools to the newly created West Gadsden Middle School. Transfer grades PK through three from Gretna Elementary School to Greensboro Elementary School and discontinue operation of Gretna Elementary School Board approval of this agenda item will begin the process of improving efficiency of operations for the school district and provide students with greater opportunities to expand their educational horizons. t rely,{j llf$n Rof; Milton RPM:jb Audrey Lewis DISTRICT NO.I HAVANA,FL32333 MIDWAY, FL 32343 Steve Scott DISTRICT NO. 2 QU INCY, FL 32351 HAVANA,FL32333 Isaac Simmons, Jr. DISTRICT NO.3 CHA1TAHOOCHEE, FL32324 GREENSBORO, FL 32330 Page 7 of 7 Charlie D. Frost DISTRI CT NO. 4 GR ETNA, FL 32332 QUINCY, FL 32352 Tyrone D. Smith DISTRI CT NO. 5 QU INCY, FL 3235 1