The School Board of Volusia County, Florida April 25, 2017 Minutes – Regular Session
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA APRIL 25, 2017 MINUTES – REGULAR SESSION Opening 1.01 4:00 PM Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Chairman Melody Johnson called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2017, in the auditorium at Mainland High School, 1255 West International Speedway Boulevard, Daytona Beach, Florida. Members present: Mrs. Melody Johnson, District 5; Mrs. Linda Cuthbert, Vice-Chairman, District 3; Dr. John Hill, District 1; Mr. Carl Persis, District 4; and Mrs. Ida Wright, District 2. Also, present: Mr. James T. Russell, Superintendent; and Mr. Ted Doran, School Board Attorney. 1.02 Board Member Comments regarding the District Vision Statement Mr. Carl Persis stated that this is an exciting meeting and today we are celebrating many students and teachers for the super achievements they have made through the school year, which leads us to the vision statement, “Ensuring all students receive a superior 21st century education.” He thanked all Volusia County employees for all the hard work they do help our students reach that goal. 1.03 Approval of Minutes Action: Approval of the Minutes of the March 28, 2017 – Regular Session. Motion by Dr. Hill, second by Mrs. Wright. Motion carried unanimously. Agenda Changes and Removal of Items from the Consent Agenda 2.01 Agenda Changes and Removal of Items from the Consent Agenda None. 2.02 Approval of Agenda Action: Approval of the Agenda for April 25, 2017. Motion by Mrs. Cuthbert, second by Dr. Hill. Motion carried unanimously. Public Participation 3.01 Public Participation concerning Items on this Agenda None. Recognitions 4.01 Approval of Resolution 2017-13, “National Teacher Appreciation Week”” Presenters: Ms. Heidi Kochis, Coordinator, Teacher Recruitment and Retention. Ms. Kochis stated the theme for this year’s Teacher Appreciation Week is “Teaching is a Work of the Heart.” She expressed that sixteen cities across the county have signed proclamations declaring May 7- 13, 2017, National Teacher Appreciation Week. Action: The superintendent recommends approval of Resolution 2017-13, recognizing May 7-13, 2017, as “National Teacher Appreciation Week.” Motion by Mr. Persis, second by Mrs. Cuthbert. Motion carried unanimously. 4.02 Approval of Resolution 2017-14, Recognizing “National Substitute Appreciation Week” Presenter: Ms. Kim Beers, Coordinator, Human Resources. Ms. Beers stated there are currently 1,400 active substitutes in the Volusia County School system and they perform valuable and meaningful work on a daily basis. Ms. Beers went on the explain the district’s process to become a substitute. Minutes The School Board of Volusia County, Florida Page 2 of 11 April 25, 2017 – Regular Session Action: The superintendent recommends approval of Resolution 2017-14, recognizing the week of May 7-13, 2017, as “National Substitute Teacher Appreciation Week.” Motion by Mrs. Wright, second by Dr. Hill. Motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Johnson proceeded to item 5.01 - “Approval of the Consent Agenda” before continuing with recognitions. Approval of Consent Agenda 5.01 Approval of the Consent Agenda Items Action: The superintendent recommends approval of all items in the consent agenda. Motion by Dr. Hill, second by Mr. Persis. Motion carried unanimously. Recognitions (continued) 4.03 Recognition: Skylar Theis, Spruce Creek High, Student; and Zoe Taylor, Seabreeze High, Student Presenter: Ms. Beth Dobberstein, Specialist, Fine and Performing Arts. Ms. Dobberstein presented background information and recognized Skylar Theis (Gold Medal) and Zoe Taylor (Silver Medal) for winning the National Scholastics Art Award and they will both have their art work displayed at Carnegie Hall, in New York City. 4.04 Recognition: Caitlin Chiampou, New Smyrna Beach High, and Callie Craig, South Daytona Elementary Presenter: Ms. Beth Dobberstein, Specialist, Fine and Performing Arts. Caitlin Chiampou, New Smyrna Beach High, and Callie Craig, South Daytona Elementary, were both recognized for having their art work chosen by the 2017 National Art Education Association to be displayed at the Florida Art Education Association Conference and the National Art Education Association’s Conference in New York City. 4.05 Recognition: Skye Williams, New Smyrna Beach High, Student Presenter: Ms. Beth Dobberstein, Specialist, Fine and Performing Arts. Item was skipped – student was unable to attend. 4.06 Recognition: Don Kennedy, Former Volusia County Teacher and Guidance Counselor Presenter: Ms. Beth Dobberstein, Specialist, Fine and Performing Arts. Ms. Dobberstein presented background information and recognized Mr. Don Kennedy, a nationally known artist and former Volusia County Teacher and Guidance Counselor, for leaving his legacy of beauty for future generations of Volusia County students and staff. Mr. Kennedy plans to donate one of his original paintings to every Volusia County public school, as a way to spread visual happiness throughout the school district. 4.07 Recognition of 2017 Crime Stoppers Poster Contest Winners Presenter: Ms. Beth Dobberstein, Specialist, Fine and Performing Arts. Ms. Dobberstein introduced Mr. R.J. Larizza, State Attorney, who presented background information and recognized the followings student winners in the 2017 Crime Stoppers Poster Contest: Elementary School Jahliel Maldonado, Enterprise ($100) Scarlett Tate, Timbercrest ($50) Paoli Sanchez, Pride ($25) Minutes The School Board of Volusia County, Florida Page 3 of 11 April 25, 2017 – Regular Session Middle School Bryks Chiapco, Creekside ($100) Rosa Guzman, Galaxy ($50) Sopia Zimonopouloz, Creekside ($25) High School Betty Lou Landen, DeLand ($100) Kate Shif, New Smyrna Beach ($50) Skylar Woo, DeLand ($25) 4.08 Florida PTA Reflections Art Winners Presenters: Ms. Linda Witherwax, President, Volusia County Council PTA; and Ms. Patti Edwards Reflections Chairman, Volusia County Council PTA. Ms. Witherwax presented background information and recognized the following students for Awards of Merit: Lola Roberts-House, Freedom Elementary, Dance Choreography Taylor McCall, Pathways Elementary, Dance Choreography Malia Sabatini, Freedom Elementary, Dance Choreography Sophia Ouelette, Deltona Lakes Elementary, Literature Sebastian Grubel, Seabreeze High, Music Composition Carol Makky, Seabreeze High, Visual Arts Sarah Todd, Pathways Elementary, Visual Arts 4.09 Recognition: Volusia County Schools All-State Musicians Presenter: Dr. Monty Musgrave, Specialist, Performing Arts. Dr. Musgrave presented background information and recognized the following students who were selected as “All-State” musicians for the state of Florida. These musicians were chosen through a statewide audition process that included several thousand students. Area 1 Dylan Addonizio, DeLand Middle, 7-8 Symphonic Band William Holland, DeLand Middle, 7-8 Symphonic Band Elisa Davila, River Springs Middle, 7-8 Symphonic Band Justin Foelker, DeLand High, 11-12 Symphonic Band Emma Garcia, DeLand High, High School Women’s Chorus Brittney Allison, DeLand High, High School Women’s Chorus Madison Gipson, DeLand High, High School Women’s Chorus Alex Mize, DeLand High, High School Men’s Chorus Alan Gurlaskie, University High, High School Jazz Band Nathan Peterson, University High, 9-10 Concert Band Destin Hoskins, University High, 9-10 Concert Band Samantha Clarke, University High, High School Women’s Chorus Kamyl Alicea, University High, 11-12 Symphonic Band Kayla Murzycki, University High, High School Honors Orchestra Area 2 Jordan Perkins, Silver Sands Middle, 7-8 Symphonic Band Natalie Pilipczak, Silver Sands Middle, Middle School Treble Chorus Amanda Griffo, Atlantic High, High School Women’s Chorus Minutes The School Board of Volusia County, Florida Page 4 of 11 April 25, 2017 – Regular Session Payten Ford, Mainland High, High School Honor Band Jonathan Dills, Mainland, 11-12 Orchestra Area 3 Meryl Liu, Creekside Middle, 7-8 Symphonic Band Cara Mod, Creekside Middle, 7-8 Symphonic Band Tyler Pauletti, Creekside Middle, 7-8 Symphonic Band Madeline Halleran, Creekside Middle, 7-8 Symphonic Band Terry Teft, Creekside Middle, 7-8 Symphonic Band Elizabeth Cromwell, Creekside Middle, Middle School Mixed Chorus Hannah Messier, New Smyrna Beach High, 11-12 Symphonic Band Emma Murray, Spruce Creek High, High School Women’s Chorus Matt Evans, Spruce Creek High, High School Reading Chorus Ethan Rich, Spruce Creek High, High School Mixed Chorus Rhea Ailani, Spruce Creek High, High School Mixed Chorus Autumn Rundall, Spruce Creek High, High School Mixed Chorus Dillon Wilson, Spruce Creek High, 11-12 Orchestra Matthew Turner, Spruce Creek High, 9-10 Symphonic Band Lauryn Sparger, Spruce Creek High, 11-12 Symphonic Band Area 4 Isabel Gallman, Hinson Middle, Middle School Treble Chorus Brian Blackwood, Ormond Beach Middle School, 7-8 Symphonic Band Yara Nasr, Ormond Beach Middle School, Middle School Treble Chorus Breanna Blackwood, Ormond Beach Middle School, Middle School Treble Chorus Justice Dewees, Ormond Beach Middle School, Middle School Treble Chorus Kim Esther, Ormond Beach Middle School, Middle School Treble Chorus Faith Hannah, Seabreeze High, High School Mixed Chorus Ryan Seo, Hinson Middle School, Middle School Honors Orchestra Varun Hoskote, Hinosn Middle School, Middle School Honors Orchestra Area 5 Arlan Costar, Deltona High, High School Honor Band Felicity Bonino, Deltona High, High School Women’s Chorus Aliana Morales, Pine Ridge High, High School Women’s Chorus 4.10 Recognition of Teacher/Volunteer Team Awards