Call Meeting to Order

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
   Minutes: Ms. Brenda Priestly Jackson called the reconvened Special meeting to order at 10:08 a.m.
   
   

Agenda
1. Curriculum and Instructional Services

1. EXPULSION OF S.H.
   Minutes: Present:
   Ms. Lisa Moore, Executive Director, Special Services,
   Policy and Compliance, ESE
   Ms. Bea Lewis, Hearing Officer
   Mr. Jonathan Brice, Chief Officer, Academic Programs
   Ms. Michelle Hunt, Parent
   S.H., Student
   
   Ms. Lisa Moore distributed Student Placement Recommendations for S.H.: See Attachment
   
   1. Comprehensive High School - staff considered an option such as Baldwin Middle/High Senior, Fletcher or Sandalwood - This option may present the same safety concerns as his current school. Additionally, there could be difficulties in arranging transportation.
   
   2. Charter Schools - There are two high school charter schools - SIA Tech and Pathways. Both could serve as an option, however, again, there could be issues related to safety.
   
   3. Hospital-Homebound - This is not an available option in that it requires a medical professional's diagnosis and recommendation that this is an appropriate placement.
   
   4. Home School - This may be a viable option. It would require the parent to secure curriculum and testing. Can work in conjunction with Florida Virtual School.
   
   5. Florida Virtual Schools - Florida Virtual Schools is a strong option and would provide S.H. with approved Florida Sunshine State standards curriculum. It is a self directed program of study which can be done from home or any other location with internet access.
   
   6. Florida Virtual School supplemented by tutoring - If available, SAI funding could be used to provide tutoring several hours a week to assist S.H. as he moves through Florida Virtual School curriculum.
   
   Speakers:
   Ms. Nancy Broner, Board Member
   Mr. Ed Pratt-Dannals, Superintendent of Schools
   Ms. Brenda Priestly Jackson, Board Member
   Ms. Lisa Moore, Executive Director, Special Services,
   Policy and Compliance ESE
   Mr. Tommy Hazouri, Board Member
   Ms. Kris Barnes, Board Member
   Mr. Jonathan Brice, Chief Officer, Academic Programs
   Ms. Bea Lewis, Hearing Officer
   Ms. Martha Barrett, Board Member
   
   Ms. Priestly Jackson read the recommendation:
   
   "The recommendation of the School Board, in lieu of expulsion for the academic years 2007-2008 and 2008-2009, based on the Superintendent's recommendation is that S.H. be allowed to enroll in the Florida Virtual School as a home school student supplemented by SAI remediation tutoring. It is proposed that the SAI dollars be used, if available, to provide additional tutoring services. S.H.'s parent or guardian may contact the hearing office in August, 2008 for re-evaluation and assessment to present a recommendation to the Superintendent. Additionally, should any of the material facts presented as a mitigator on S.H.'s behalf be found to be not true, this decision by the School Board can be vacated and S.H. can be expelled from the Duval County school district."
   
   Speakers:
   Mr. Tommy Hazouri, Board Member
   Ms. Nancy Broner, Board Member
   Ms. Kris Barnes, Board Member
   Ms. Michelle Hunt, Parent
   
   Ms. Priestly Jackson further stated that at the August, 2008 meeting, S.H. may have the option made available to him to return to school for the 2008-2009 year, but that will be determined by the administration. It will not come back to the Board at that time.
   
   Vote Results: PASS
   
   Motion: Brenda Priestly Jackson
   Second: Nancy Broner
   
   Kristanna Barnes - Aye
   Martha Barrett - Aye
   Nancy Broner - Aye
   Brenda Priestly Jackson - Aye
   Tommy Hazouri - Nay
   
   
   
   

Adjournment

1. ADJOURNMENT
   Minutes: The meeting adjourned at 10:51 a.m.
   
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