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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 11 03 Minutes Council of Local Governments in Seminole County November 3, 1999 amended meeting minutes Page 1 COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY AMENDED MEETING MINUTES November 3, 1999 The Council of Local Governments in Seminole County held a meeting on Wednesday, November 3, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. at Seminole County Public Schools' Educational Support Center, 400 East Lake Mary Boulevard, Sanford, Florida. 1. Call to Order at 7:06 p.m. by Chairman Gennell. A moment of silent prayer was held which was followed by The Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Roll Call - The following members were in attendance: · City of Altamonte Springs, Commissioner Eddie Rose · City of Casselberry, Commissioner Linda Hart · City of Lake Mary, Commissioner Gary Brender · City of Longwood, Commissioner Dan Anderson · City of Oviedo, Councilman Tom Hagood · City of Sanford, Commissioner A.A. "Mac" McClanahan · City of Winter Springs, Commissioner Cindy Gennell · Seminole County Government, Commissioner Daryl McLain · Seminole County Public Schools, Board Member Diane Bauer Also present were: · City of Longwood, City Manager John Drago · Seminole County Public Schools, Board Vice Chairman Sandy Robinson · Seminole County Public Schools, Executive Dir. of Instruction Marion Dailey · The League of Women Voters, Elaine Apter · Citizen, Stanley Stevens Those members who were not in attendance were: · Seminole Community College, Interim Vice President Stephen Caldwell Wright · City of Longwood, Mayor Paul Lovestrand (alternate attended in his place) 3. Approval of October 6, 1999 Minutes: Chairman Gennell asked if there were any corrections/revisions to the October 6, 1999 minutes. There were none. Councilman Hagood moved to approve the minutes. Commissioner McClanahan seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 4. Treasurer's Report: Commissioner Gary Brender, Treasurer, reported that the balance was $739.02. Councilman Hagood moved to approve the minutes. Commissioner McClanahan seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Council of Local Governments in Seminole County November 3, 1999 amended meeting minutes Page 2 5. Program: Public School System Update · Dr. Marion Dailey, Executive Director of Instruction for Seminole County Public Schools, presented the program. The program included an update and information session on the A+ Education Plan. Dr. Dailey discussed how the grading system worked and what the schools received in recognition for their achievements. She also provided two handouts titled "School Accountability Report: Elementary Schools" and "Grading Florida Public Schools" which are attached as Exhibits A and B to the minutes. Dr. Dailey then provided a Unitary Status overview. She explained what Unitary Status is, the "Green Factors" associated with achieving Unitary Status, and where the school district is in the process of seeking Unitary Status. She provided a detailed report of the overview which is labeled Exhibit C and is attached to the minutes. The discussion was then opened for a question and answer session. The subject of truancy was discussed and included suggestions from Commissioner McClain to better inform parents of student truancy. Also discussed was comments received from members of the public about the Sanford area schools and the fact that good things were happening in those schools. A concern was shared that the district was doing well with the high and low achieving students, but that more needed to be done to address the needs of the students in the middle of the spectrum. 6. Other Business · There was no other business. 7. Reports from Members: · Sanford City Commissioner Mac McClanahan reported that the development proposed for the lakefront is open to interested developers. He announced that the Sanford Heritage Festival will take place the weekend of November 11-12, 1999. · Seminole County Commissioner Daryl McClain discussed a proposal to open a Super Wal-Mart at the corner of 46 and International Parkway. · Seminole County Public Schools Board Member Diane Bauer stated that the exit/entrance to Seminole High/Millennium Middle would be completed by the end of next summer. She announced that School Board Meetings would be broadcast (on a delayed basis) on SGTV beginning with the November 16, 1999 meeting. · Winter Springs City Commissioner Cindy Gennell announced her reelection and that Mayor Paul Partyka and Commissioner Michael Blake had also been reelected. She introduced Elaine Apter from The League of Women Voters of Seminole County. She encouraged members to share with various homeowners' associations that The League of Women Voters are a valuable resource when hosting a candidates night. Services provided by The League are free of charge. The League of Women Voters of Seminole County can be reached by calling 407/339-9266. Council of Local Governments in Seminole County November 3, 1999 amended meeting minutes Page 3 · Altamonte Springs City Commissioner Eddie Rose announced that the construction of the new City Hall, a 22-story building, will begin soon. He announced that Altamonte now has a new Mayor (Russ Hauck) and two new Commissioners (Steve Wolfram and Sarah Reece) and that Commissioner Pat Freeman was reelected. He stated that Florida Hospital was hosting a tree lighting ceremony at Crane's Roost. Lastly, he discussed the 80 acres of land that the city put out for bid. · Casselberry City Commissioner Linda Hart discussed the enforcement of the public nudity code and stated that several exotic dancers were recently arrested. She further discussed the City of Casselberry's new Fire Chief, remodeling City Hall, and future strategic planning with the Florida League of Cities. · Lake Mary City Commissioner Gary Brender discussed sign code enforcement and that Lake Mary is successfully enforcing their code. He stated that there were no new developments for consideration other than the 350 room hotel. He discussed the opening of an adult congregate senior care facility. He discussed the construction on the bridge over 46A. He said that Lake Mary had received two grants that will be used to develop an eleven acre passive park and a fourteen acre natural trail. Lastly, he discussed the opening of a tennis facility in January or February of 2000. · Longwood City Commissioner Dan Anderson announced the election of two new commissioners (Butch Bundy and John Maingot) and that all of the legislative amendments and one initiative amendment had been passed. He discussed the development of a new community center across the street from City Hall. He then discussed Longwood's aggressive street paving program (pave all dirt road within the next five years) and master planning and development (including sewer). · Oviedo City Councilman Tom Hagood discussed the installation of a traffic light and sidewalks at Jackson Heights Middle and that the project is a joint effort among the City of Oviedo, Seminole County, and the School Board. He then discussed violations of the Sunshine Law and the final outcome of said violations. 6. Adjournment by Chairman Gennell at 8:50 p.m. Original Minutes submitted by the Seminole County School Board Clerk to the Board, Karen Brightman. Minutes Amended by the City of Winter Springs Interim Assistant City Clerk, Amy R. Lovingfoss. Sept 1999 Page 1 School Accountability Report: Elementary Schools .c .c Vi l- I- ro ro .l!:! :2 :2 ~ '0 <( <( ~ Q) .c () () ~ (;j 0 LL LL ra C () () -0 Q) ::J Q) Q) I- > > LL LL 'C ...J Q) o 0) 00) Q) Q) 0 'E -0 ro VI ~ .5 .c c > > u:: Q) Q) 0::: (5 <( .- 0 0 c 0 0 0 -0-0 -0-0 .c .c ... ::J ~ .c c ro c ra <( <( 0 Q) -0 () ro Q) ro Q) Q) 0- Q) :c C/) NO::: ",0::: -0 -0 > -0 0::: c c 0 Q) .... 0 ro ra .c ro Q) :2 Qj Qj N '" <( Q) ... > > -0 E LL Q) Q) Qj Qj ~ ...J ...J > > C VI ~ ro 0 ~ ~ Q) Q) ~ 0 0 ...J ...J '" ~ ~ ~ 0 0 0 State Totals 70 52 72 39- 73 (98) 68 50 64 32 70 (97) 56 32 School A 61 39- 35- 12- 64- (98) 56 33 43 10 52 (98) 87 34 School B 93 74+ 92 60+ 99+ (98) 85 75 83 49 80 (97) 7 16 m 74 >< Schoole 54+ 74 36- 77+ (96) :t OJ 73 59 70 34 76 (96) 43 27 ::j l> Q.~ D~;";l~;lIl of Educalion GRADING FLORIDA PUBLIC SCHOOLS ... ,II'.." .,.,. Current year reading, writing and math data are at or above minimum criteria. Current year reading or writing or math data are below minimum criteria. 1998-1999 Current year reading, writing and math data are below minimum criteria. NOTE: No school with less than 90% of standard curriculum students tested may be graded higher than "C." For any school with 80% or less ofthe standard curriculwn students tested, the school's grade will be incomplete ("I") until this issue is resolved. Minimum Criteria for School Performance Grades C, D and F Elementary 60% score Level 60% score Level 50% score 3 & 2 & above 2 & above above MIddle 60% score Level 60% score Level 67% score 3 & 2 & above 2 & above above High 60% score Level 60% score Level 75% score 3 & 2 & above 2 & above above Criteria for Higher Performance Schools . Grades A and B . I Subgroups include economically dlsadvantnged, Dlnck, WhJte,llIspanie, Asinn and American Indian students. 2 Sundard curriculum students also Include lnnguage ImprUred, ~peeeh impaired, gifted, hospiul homebound, and lImited English pro[iclent students who have been in ESOL progrnm more than two years. 3 SubSLanuatlrnprovement in reading means more than two percentnge points increase In the percent of students scoring in fCAT Level 3 and above. If the school has 75% or more students scoring at or above FCAT Level 3 and not more than two percentage points decrease from the previous YeM, then subsunllal Improvemenl is waived. ". . _ _ ..._ __ ut.... .Iutlaa la oha "..."~nl nf oh"i.."I, ..,nrino in feAT Level 3 and above In mnth OR live or more percentnge polnL~ decline In the percent oC studenls scoring 3 and above in EXHIBIT C UNITARY STATUS OVERVIEW . In 1970 the SCPS School Board, and many other Florida counties, were sued for operating a dual system in which Black and White students attended separate schools. Result of the suit: Terminate dual system and establish a unitary system. . From 1970 through the present time, the Seminole County school district has been subject to the supervisory jurisdiction of the United States Department of Justice over school board decisions in such matters as purchase of school sites, construction of schools, establishment of student attendance zones, and the like. . Unitary status is the determination by a federal court that a school system has 1. complied in good faith with its court-ordered desegregation obligations 2. eliminated vestiges of prior segregated system to the extent practicable 3. instituted practices ensuring racial segregation will not recur. . A school district is determined to be unitary when the federal judge determines that the school district has eliminated evidence of segregation in six areas referred to as the "Green Factors." 1. faculty/staff assignments 2. resource allocation 3. facilities 4. transportation 5. student assignment 6. extracurricular activities . Historical Overview 1970-1985 1985-1995 1995 1996-1998 . Proqress Report April 5 April 15 August 8 September 8 October 8 October 18-22 November 17 December 10 December 21 10/27 /99 1970-1998 Various Department of Justice attorneys assigned to SCPS Decisions processed by Department of Justice Department of Justice attorney appointed; Seminole County notified that a full desegregative compliance review would be conducted Negotiation of four consent decrees with the Department of Justice; Seminole County School Board directed Dr. Hagerty to begin the process to be declared a unitary school district 1999 Update Discovery Schedule received from DOJ DOJ discovery request submitted to the Seminole County School District (59 items) District response to Discovery Request due to DOJ DOJ Supplemental Request due to district (18 items) District response to supplemental request due to DOJ DOJ School Visits (25 Schools) DOJ to submit Issues Letter to district District to respond to DOJ Issues Letter Discussions and negotiations begin -] 1 , Unitary Status: A Progress Report I In 1970. the School Board of Seminole County wd mwy other F1ori<u counties were sued by the Unired Sl.:1tes of Amerio. for the purpose of ending the dual system of eduation in which Black and White srudents areended separate schools. The result of the law suit was the entry of an order requiring the school board ro terminate the district's Mdu:.! system- of public education and to escablish a .unitary system- of public eduation for Seminole County students. The term .dual system" of public eduacon refers to a system of ~ublic eduation in which White wd Black students attend sepa.r:1Ce schools. Floridas dual system of public education was a "de jure" system in that it was mand:ued by state law. A school district is determined to be .unitary" when the federal judge determines that the school district has erased the .vestiges of its du:.! system of education" in six arc::LS refereed to as the .Green Faccors." These arc::LS arc:: (1) Faculty/scaff . assignments. (2) resource: :illOCltion. (3) facilities. (4) uansporucion. (5) student assignment. wd (6) acracurricular activities. Until a school district is deckrc:d .unitary". the school district is subject to the supervisory jurisdiction over school board decisions in such marecrs as purchase of school sites. construction of schools. escablishment of Student areendwce zones. wd the like. Once a school clistrict is determined to be .unitary" the ase is dismissed and the coun:'s supervisory jurisdiction over the district is terminated. The U.S. Justice Deparunent is the areorney for the United States of America wd. therefore. is the federal agency with whom the school board deals regarding desegregation issues under ach of the V3riOUS consent decrees. From 1970 until around 1985. various Justice Depamnent areorneys were assigned ro the Seminole County ase. The acquisition of school sites, construction of schools. wd establishment of Student areendwce zones was handled of a formal basis. Several of the major decisions made during that time were the escablishment of the Lake Mary High School student areendwce: zone and the uansition of Crooms from a 9th grade center for Seminole High School to a 6th grade through 12th grade school for at-risk students. From mid-1985 to spring. 1995. Seminole County did not have a specific Justice Department areomey assigned to irs file. Decisions requiring court approval were adminiscrativdy processed by the Justice Department. In 1995. the School Board applied for approval of the high school rezoning necc:ssary to CfC:lre a student areendance: zone for Winter Springs High School. Shordy rherc:after. the School Board sought permission to purchase the Wicklow E.S. site and approval of the dementary rezoning necc:ssary to crCl,te w attendance zone for Wicklow. At that time. the school board was notified by the Justice: Department that an areorney would be reassigned to the file wd that the Justice: Department intended to conduct a full dc:scgrc:gation compliance review. The dc:scgregation review process resulted in the negotiation of four consent decrees with the Justice Department. which were then submireed to the U.S. District Court for approval. The firsr consent decree:. entered August 5. 1996. authorized the opening of Carillon wd Highlwds Elementary Schools. and the site acquisition and construction of Wicklow E.S. The first consent decrc:c also laid the foundation for the Goldsboro Magnet School wd the magnet qu:.!ity programs at Midway and Hamilton. The second consent decree entered on November 11. 1996. primarily dealt with the establishment of the Winter Springs High School attendwcc: zone and a revision of the desegrc:garive transfer option. It also provided for the establishment of a second magnet program at Seminole High School to complement the Ao.demy of Health Careers magnet program at dut school.. The third consent decrc:c:. entered on February 10. 1997. dealt with student transfer options and established submirc:U requirements for plans for the various magnet programs wd the Goldsboro Magnet School for coun: approval. The fourth consent dc:crc:c:. entered on April 14. 1998. approved the plans of implementation for the magnet programs at Seminole High School. Swford wd Millennium Middle. Hamilton and Midway Elementary. and Goldsboro Magnet Schools. Following the entry of the fourth consent decrc:c:. the School Board clirected the Superintendent and his scaff to commence steps necessary for the school board district to be declared unitary and thus rdeased from the supervisory authority of the U.S. District Cou~ As part of that process. the school district has received a long list of <uca requiremenrs for review by the U.S. Justice: Department. The <Ul.:1 requested relates to school facilities. school resources. staffing <uca. student assignment <uca, transportation <uca. cxtra-curricular participation <ura. The components of the <Ura match the .Grc:c:n Factors" and will be used by the Justice Dc:pan:ment and the court to determine if the school district is unitary. In deoling with various issues the school board has been giv~n clirection by the U.S. I Justice Department based on long scwding legal principles. To assist it in achieving a d uniory scarus d~termjnarjon. the school board has retained th~ assiscwce of dc:segrcgo.rion counsel. Marc:c: Sn~~d of Was hinge on, D.C. and Dr. Robert P~terkin. ",1-( orv1r<l Univc:rsirv, who is , des~r~g:Hion educarional consulrwr. ~ ~ l .1 ] 1 I i 1 I .t t 1. ~-- i ~~~ ~ ~ ~ ''# ... ~ .~ :? ;t. l" 1 ;! ~. 1 .. ~ j j 1 l- f i L I f' E r i " 1 t 1 -\ ! , :; ~ .;