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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 Gennel!. 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 AA "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.
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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.
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. 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
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School Accountability Report:
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State Totals 70 52 72 39- 73 (98)
68 50 64 32 70 (97) 56 32
School A 61 39- 35- 12- 64- (98)
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SchoolS 93 74+ 92 60+ 99+ (98)
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GRADING FLORIDA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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writing and math data are
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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 curriculum 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
2 & above 2 & 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, White, lIIspanie, ^slnn and ^meriean Indian students.
2 SundMd curriculum studenu also Include lnnguage Impnlred, speech Impaired, glned, hospiul homebound, and limited English proficient students who have been in ESOL progrnm more Illan two years.
3 Substantial Improvement in reading means more lhan two pereentnge points Incrense In the percent of students scoring in rC^T Level 3 and above. If lhe school has 75% or more studenls scoring at or above FC^T Level 3 and nol
mexe than I wo percenlage poinls decrease from lhe previous year, lhen subslanllallmprovement Is walved. '. .
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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
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Unitary Status:
A Progress Report
I In 1970, the School Baud of Seminole County and many other FloricU counties
were sued by the Uniced St:lces of Ameria for the purpose of ending the du:U system
of eduation in which B12,ck :wd Whice StUdents ::mended separ:lte schools. The
result of the law suic was the enay of w order requiring the school board co
terminate the disuia's Mdu:U systan" of public eduaoon and co eso.blish a 'uniwy
syscem" of public eduaoon for Seminole County students.
The term Mdual system" of public eduation refers to a system of public eduation in
which White wd Black scudents attend sepu::ue schools. Florida's dual system of
public eduation W:l.S a Mde jucc" system in th:lt it w.u mandaced by state law.
A school district is determined to be 'uniwy" when the federal judge determines
that the school district hz er::lSCd the 'vestiges of its dual system of eduation" in six
arcz referred to z the MGreen Factors." These Uc::IS arc:: (1) Faculty/staff
" assignments, (2) resource alI~tion. (3) facilities. (4) tnIlSporcaoon. (5) student
assignment. and (6) cxcncurriculu activities.
Until a school district is dcclucd 'uniwy". the school district is subject to the
supervisory jurisdiction over school board decisions in such matters :lS purch:lSe of
school sites. construction of schools, establishment of stUdent attendance zones, and
the like. Once a school district is determined to be 'unitary" the = is dismissed
and the court'S supervisory jurisdiction over the discrict is terminaced.
The U.S. Justice Deparunent is the attorney for the United States of Ameria and,
therefore, is the federal agency with whom the school boud deals regarding
desegregation issues under c::1ch of the various consent decrees.
From 1970 until uound 1985. various Justice DepurmCDt attorneys were assigned
to the Seminole Counry CISC. The acquisition of school sites, construction of
schools. and est:lblishment of stUdent attendance zones W:l.S handled of a formal b:lSis.
Several of the major decisions made during th:lt time were the establishment of the
Lake Mary High School student :mendmce zone and the tnJlsition of Crooms from
a 9th grade center for Seminole High School to a 6th grade through 12th grade
school for :It-risk students.
From mid-1985 to spring. 1995. Seminole County did not h:lve :l specific Justice
Department :momey assigned to itS file. Decisions requiring court approval were
adminiscntivdy processed by the Justice Department.
In 1995. the School Boud applied for approval of the high school rezoning neccssaty
to creace a student attendance zone for Wincer Springs High School. Shordy
therc:W:er. the School Baud sought permission to purch:lSC the Wick\ow E.S. site and
approval of the demenwy rezoning necessary to create an :mendwce zone for
Wicklow. At that time. the school boud W:l.S notified by the Justice Dep:mment th:l.C
an attorney would be reassigned to the file and that the Justice Department intended
to conduct a full desegregation compliance review. The desegregation review process
resulted in the negotiation of four consent decrees with the Justice Deparunent.
which were then submitted to the U.S. District Court for approval.
The first consent decree. emered August 5. 1996. authorized the opening of Carinon
and Highlands Elementary Schools. wd the site acquisition and construction of
~'ick\ow E.S. The first consent dccrcc :Usa laid the foundation for the Goldsboro
Magnet School and the magnet qu:Uity programs at Midway and Hamilton.
The second consent decree entered on November II. 1996. primuily dealt with the
establishment of the Winter Springs High School attendance zone and a revision of
the descgrcgative transfer option. It ilio provided for the establishment of a second
magnet pcogram at Seminole High School to complement the Aademy of Health
Careers magnet program at chat school..
The third consent decree. entered on February 10. 1997. dealt with student =fer
options and eso.blished submittal requirements for plans for the v:uious magnet
programs and the Goldsboro Magner School for court approval.
The fourth consent decree. entaed on April 14. 1998. approved the plans of
implemeno.cion for the magnet programs at Seminole High School. Sanford
and Millennium Middle. Hamilton wd Midway Elemenwy. and Goldsboro
Magnet Schools.
Following the entry of the fourth consent deccee. the School Boud directed che
Superintendent and his scaff co commence sceps necessary for the school board
discrict to be declucd uniwy and thus rdc::lSCd from the supervisory auchority of the
U.S. District Court. As part of chac process. the school discrict h:lS ceceived a long
lisc of cUo. requirements for review by the U.S. Justice Dep=ent. The data
requesced cdaces co school facilicies, school resources, scaffing cUo.. scudenc
assignmenc cUta, cransportation cUta, cxcra-<:urcicula.r p:ucicipation cUta. The
components of the daa march the "Green Faccorsft wd will be used by the Jwcice
Deparunenc and the court co determine if the school discricc is unicary.
In dealing with v:uious issues the school boud h:>.s been given direction by the U.S.
I Justice Dc:p:ucment b:lScd on long sranding Ic:gal principles. To assisc ic in achieving a
d unicry St::lCW dececminacion. the school board has retained the assisrance of
dcscgrc:g:>cion counsel. Muce Sneed ofWashingcon, D.C. md Dr. Robert Pcrakin.
"F \--hrv:mj Unive"ilV, who is:l dcsC1!;cegation eduClcional consultwc.
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