Call to Order

1. Start Time: 5:15 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance

1. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and National Anthem were led by:

Minutes: The Pledge and National Anthem were led by Michael Overbey, a recent graduate of Santaluces High School.

Opening Remarks

1. Mr. Lynch made opening comments regarding a smooth school opening.

Approve Board Minutes

1. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes

Motions:


I recommend the Board approve the Minutes as submitted.	-	PASS
Vote Results:
Motion: Paulette Burdick
Second: Mark Hansen
Tom Lynch	-	Aye
Sandra Richmond	-	Aye
Paulette Burdick	-	Aye
Monroe Benaim	-	Aye
Mark Hansen	-	Aye
Debra Robinson	-	Aye
Bill Graham	-	Aye

(Disclosures by Board Members - Chairman: Do any board members have disclosures to make?)

1. None

Consent Agenda Items
1. Curriculum/Learning Support

1. CLS1Approval of Reading First Summer Academy Funds for Distribution

1. AC3 Contract to provide Pre-K School-Based & Center-Based Programs
2. AC4 Consider Approval of the Agreements to Provide Law Enforcement Services and Alarm Monitoring to
3. AC5 Cooperative Agreement with University of Central Florida
4. AC6 Consider Approval of the Agmt to Provide Law Enforcement Svcs and Alarm Monitoring to the South

1. G1 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Continuation Application
2. G2 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE 2006 FLORIDA MIGRANT PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL GRANT
3. G3 Lake Park Grant Project for Bringing Science to Life, One-Year Extension Program

1. CS6 Five (5) Year Renewal Charter for Seagull Academy for Independent Living (SAIL)
2. CS8 One (1) Year Renewal Charter for Delray Boynton Academy Charter School

1. PD-2 PERSONNEL DISCIPLINARY ACTION
2. PD-3 PERSONNEL DISCIPLINARY ACTION
3. PD-4 PERSONNEL DISCIPLINARY ACTION

1. PM2 Project Modifications for H.L. Watkins Middle
2. PM4 Project Modifications for J.C. Mitchell Elementary

1. P3 05C-009N for Asbestos & Industrial Hygiene Consulting Services
2. P4 RFP 05C-010N for Environmental Consulting Services

1. CP1 Construction Management at Risk Agreement for Glades Central HS Academy
2. CP2 New and Renewal of Pre-Qualified Vendors

1. CC1 Consultant Contract for Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees
2. CC 2 Consultant Contract for Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees
3. CC3 Consultant Contract for Mangco Inc
4. CC4 Consultant Contract for The Beacon Group Inc
5. CC 5 Consultant Contracts for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers
6. CC 6 Consultant Contracts for Middle School After-School Programs
7. CC7 Consultant Contract for Joan A Collette
8. CC8 Consultant Contract for Rafaela Rosario
9. CC9 Consultant Contract for Bonnie Valdes Consulting Services
10. CC10 Consultant Contract for CRA, Inc

1. FM1 School Internal Accounts Signature Authorization

Presentations

1. Countess Henrietta de Hoernle's Donation To Spanish River High School
2. Callery Groves Donation To Seminole Ridge High School
3. Scripps Student/Teacher Summer Program
4. Award of Excellence in Public Procurement
5. Jackie Areson-800 Meter Run State Champion
6. The Book, Pleasant City By Everee Jimerson Clarke
7. Clear Channel, Marriott and NAACP Aid In Teacher Recruitment

Naming of Schools

1. None

Student Government Report: Student Representative

1. None

Delegations/Individual Appearances & Reports

1. Elected Officials
2. Delegations

Minutes: Speakers: Teri Harmon and Theo Harris


3. Agenda Item Speakers

Minutes: Speaker: Leslie DiStefano

Approval of Consent Agenda

1. Consent Agenda Approval

Motions:


I recommend the Board approve the Consent Agenda as submitted.	-	PASS
Vote Results:
Motion: Mark Hansen
Second: Debra Robinson
Tom Lynch	-	Aye
Sandra Richmond	-	Aye
Paulette Burdick	-	Aye
Monroe Benaim	-	Aye
Mark Hansen	-	Aye
Debra Robinson	-	Aye
Bill Graham	-	Aye

Committee Report

1. Construction Oversight and Review Committee Report (CORC)

Minutes: Lou Doctor presented a review from the August 11th CORC meeting:

Explained all items reviewed by CORC for tonight's Board Meeting and related all issues with each; Stated items which were tabled for review at thier next meeting; Unanimously approved identifying needs at C.O. Taylor Elementary School; Expressed interest in filling three CORC vacancies; Thanked program management for their assistance.



2. Audit Committee Report

Minutes: Cindy Adair presented the following report from their last Audit Committee Meeting:

Reviewed draft reports submitted for audit of payroll and personnel and two individual school audits; Discussed the proposed audit plan for the coming year with emphasis on Charter Schools; Update of internal funds stating that all reports are being finalized.


3. Finance Committee Report - None
4. Superintendent's Report

Minutes: Dr. Johnson reported on the following:

Smooth opening of school; Greeted 1,500 new teachers at a meeting at Park Vista; Visited 400 career academy/adult education teachers; Announced that we are the only Urban School District to receive an A rating.

Introduced Area Superintendents to introduce three new principals.

Unfinished Business

1. None

Policy review

1. None

Legal Review

1. Approve Settlement With Castros

Motions:


I recommend that the Board accept $5,692.80 from Hector and Pamela Castro as full payment and settlement under the Settlement Agreement and Full and Final Release dated May 21, 2003 related to the construction of a wall along the boundary of Cholee Lake Elementary School.	-	PASS
Vote Results:
Motion: Paulette Burdick
Second: Bill Graham
Tom Lynch	-	Aye
Sandra Richmond	-	Aye
Paulette Burdick	-	Aye
Monroe Benaim	-	Aye
Mark Hansen	-	Aye
Debra Robinson	-	Aye
Bill Graham	-	Aye

Expulsions

1. None

New Business
1. Curriculum/Learning Support

1. CLS2 Florida High,Objective,Uniform State Standard of Evaluation (HOUSSE) plan.

Motions:


I recommend that the School Board approve and authorize the use of the Florida High, Objective, Uniform State Standard of Evaluation (HOUSSE) plan as recommended by the Florida Department of Education.	-	PASS
Vote Results:
Motion: Paulette Burdick
Second: Sandra Richmond
Tom Lynch	-	Aye
Sandra Richmond	-	Aye
Paulette Burdick	-	Aye
Monroe Benaim	-	Aye
Mark Hansen	-	Aye
Debra Robinson	-	Aye
Bill Graham	-	Aye

1. G4 The Smaller Learning Communities (SLC) Program Grant

Motions:


I recommend that the School Board accept the Smaller Learning Communities (SLC) competitive grant for Boynton Beach Community High School and Forest Hill Community High School from the U. S. Department of Education in the amount of $1,637,921, effective July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2010, and authorize the Superintendent or designee to sign all documents and contracts required for implementation of the grant activities.

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Amend recommendation to include having information about smaller learning communities included in the Choice brochure and schools come on-line as organized in the smaller learning communities.	-	PASS
Vote Results:
Motion: Debra Robinson
Second: Paulette Burdick
Tom Lynch	-	Nay
Sandra Richmond	-	Aye
Paulette Burdick	-	Aye
Monroe Benaim	-	Aye
Mark Hansen	-	Aye
Debra Robinson	-	Aye
Bill Graham	-	Aye

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Main Motion as Amended was unanimously approved.

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1. CS1 Public Charter Schools Federal Grant Program 2005-2008 Planning, Program Design, & Initial Imple

Motions:


I recommend that the School Board approve the Public Charter Schools Federal Grant Program 2005-2008 Planning, Program Design, and Initial Implementation Project applications for Montessori Academy of Creative Education Charter School opening in  2005-2006 and New Vision Child Academy who has deferred to 2006-2007 in the amount of $300,000 each, effective upon award and ending September 30, 2006; and authorize the Superintendent or designee to sign all documents and contracts related to the grant which are required for implementation of the grant activities.	-	PASS
Vote Results:
Motion: Sandra Richmond
Second: Paulette Burdick
Tom Lynch	-	Aye
Sandra Richmond	-	Aye
Paulette Burdick	-	Aye
Monroe Benaim	-	Aye
Mark Hansen	-	Aye
Debra Robinson	-	Aye
Bill Graham	-	Aye



2. CS2 First Amendment to Agreement with Academy of Creative Education Charter School

Motions:


I recommend that the School Board approve the First Amendment to the Agreement with the Academy of Creative Education Charter School to defer the opening of the Charter School to August, 2006.	-	PASS
Vote Results:
Motion: Paulette Burdick
Second: Sandra Richmond
Tom Lynch	-	Aye
Sandra Richmond	-	Aye
Paulette Burdick	-	Aye
Monroe Benaim	-	Aye
Mark Hansen	-	Aye
Debra Robinson	-	Not Present
Bill Graham	-	Aye



3. CS3 First Amendment to Agreement with New Vision Child Academy Charter School

Motions:


I recommend that the School Board approve the First Amendment to the Agreement with the New Vision Child Academy Charter School to defer the opening of the Charter School to August, 2006.	-	PASS
Vote Results:
Motion: Mark Hansen
Second: Sandra Richmond
Tom Lynch	-	Aye
Sandra Richmond	-	Aye
Paulette Burdick	-	Aye
Monroe Benaim	-	Aye
Mark Hansen	-	Aye
Debra Robinson	-	Aye
Bill Graham	-	Aye



4. CS4 First Amendment to Agreement with Palm Beach Military Charter School

Motions:


I recommend that the School Board approve the First Amendment to the Agreement with Palm Beach Military Academy Charter School to defer the opening of the Charter School to January 1, 2006.	-	PASS
Vote Results:
Motion: Paulette Burdick
Second: Debra Robinson
Tom Lynch	-	Aye
Sandra Richmond	-	Aye
Paulette Burdick	-	Aye
Monroe Benaim	-	Aye
Mark Hansen	-	Aye
Debra Robinson	-	Aye
Bill Graham	-	Aye



5. CS5 One (1) Year Charter for Lakeside Academy
6. CS7 Third Amendment to Agreement with Boca Raton Charter School

Motions:


I recommend that the School Board approve the Third Amendment to the Agreement with Boca Raton Charter School, Inc. to defer the opening of the Charter School to January 1, 2006.	-	PASS
Vote Results:
Motion: Mark Hansen
Second: Monroe Benaim
Tom Lynch	-	Aye
Sandra Richmond	-	Aye
Paulette Burdick	-	Aye
Monroe Benaim	-	Aye
Mark Hansen	-	Aye
Debra Robinson	-	Aye
Bill Graham	-	Aye

1. PD-1 Personnel Agenda

Motions:


Approve Personnel Agenda for August  17, 2005	-	PASS
Vote Results:
Motion: Paulette Burdick
Second: Sandra Richmond
Tom Lynch	-	Aye
Sandra Richmond	-	Aye
Paulette Burdick	-	Aye
Monroe Benaim	-	Aye
Mark Hansen	-	Aye
Debra Robinson	-	Not Present
Bill Graham	-	Aye



2. PD1A - Personnel Addendum

Motions:


I recommend the Personnel Addendum as submitted.	-	PASS
Vote Results:
Motion: Bill Graham
Second: Paulette Burdick
Tom Lynch	-	Aye
Sandra Richmond	-	Aye
Paulette Burdick	-	Aye
Monroe Benaim	-	Aye
Mark Hansen	-	Aye
Debra Robinson	-	Aye
Bill Graham	-	Aye

1. AC1 Early Learning Coalition Rate Agreement

Motions:


I recommend that the School Board approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the Palm Beach County School Early Learning Coalition, Inc., and a rate agreement with Family Central, Inc. for subsidized child-care at selected elementary schools, effective July 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005, and authorize the Superintendent or designee to sign all related documents and contracts.	-	PASS
Vote Results:
Motion: Mark Hansen
Second: Paulette Burdick
Tom Lynch	-	Aye
Sandra Richmond	-	Aye
Paulette Burdick	-	Aye
Monroe Benaim	-	Aye
Mark Hansen	-	Aye
Debra Robinson	-	Aye
Bill Graham	-	Aye



2. AC2 Federal Work-Study Program Community Service Agreement with Palm Beach Community College

Motions:


Approve renewal of annual agreement	-	PASS
Vote Results:
Motion: Mark Hansen
Second: Paulette Burdick
Tom Lynch	-	Aye
Sandra Richmond	-	Aye
Paulette Burdick	-	Aye
Monroe Benaim	-	Aye
Mark Hansen	-	Aye
Debra Robinson	-	Aye
Bill Graham	-	Aye

1. PM1 Educational Specifications for Suncoast High School

Motions:


I recommend the School Board approve the Educational Specification for the modernization to Suncoast High School, and authorize the Chairman and Superintendent to execute all related contract documents.	-	PASS
Vote Results:
Motion: Mark Hansen
Second: Sandra Richmond
Tom Lynch	-	Aye
Sandra Richmond	-	Aye
Paulette Burdick	-	Aye
Monroe Benaim	-	Aye
Mark Hansen	-	Aye
Debra Robinson	-	Aye
Bill Graham	-	Aye



2. PM3 Project Modifications for Seminole Ridge High

Motions:


I recommend the School Board approve Project Modifications in the amount of $14,261.50 for Seminole Ridge High School, Construction Management at Risk Project, and authorize the Chairman and Superintendent to execute all related contract documents.	-	PASS
Vote Results:
Motion: Paulette Burdick
Second: Bill Graham
Tom Lynch	-	Aye
Sandra Richmond	-	Aye
Paulette Burdick	-	Aye
Monroe Benaim	-	Aye
Mark Hansen	-	Aye
Debra Robinson	-	Aye
Bill Graham	-	Aye



3. PM5 Project Modifications for Palm Springs Middle

Motions:


I recommend the School Board approve Project Modification in the amount of $906,162.00 for Palm Springs Community (formerly Jefferson Davis) Middle School, Modernization Project, and authorize the Chairman and the Superintendent to execute all related contract documents.	-	PASS
Vote Results:
Motion: Bill Graham
Second: Mark Hansen
Tom Lynch	-	Aye
Sandra Richmond	-	Aye
Paulette Burdick	-	Aye
Monroe Benaim	-	Aye
Mark Hansen	-	Aye
Debra Robinson	-	Aye
Bill Graham	-	Aye



4. PM6 Project Modification for Pierce Hammock

Motions:


I recommend the School Board approve Project Modification in the credit amount of ($215,835.64) for Pierce Hammock Elementary School (00-Q), Construction Management at Risk Project, and authorize the Chairman and Superintendent to execute all related contract documents.	-	PASS
Vote Results:
Motion: Debra Robinson
Second: Paulette Burdick
Tom Lynch	-	Aye
Sandra Richmond	-	Aye
Paulette Burdick	-	Aye
Monroe Benaim	-	Aye
Mark Hansen	-	Aye
Debra Robinson	-	Aye
Bill Graham	-	Aye

1. RE1 Campus Expansion of Forest Hill High

Motions:


I recommend the School Board approve a Resolution authorizing the acquisition of certain real property consisting of ± .36 acres located on Forest Hill Boulevard and Parker Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida, as herein described, through eminent domain proceedings, which property shall be designated for the campus expansion of Forest Hill High School; authorize the Chief Counsel to hire outside counsel; approve the Resolution declaring structures located on the property to be acquired by the School Board to be unnecessary for educational purposes, surplus and without commercial value; and authorize the Superintendent and Chairman to sign all necessary documents.	-	PASS
Vote Results:
Motion: Debra Robinson
Second: Bill Graham
Tom Lynch	-	Aye
Sandra Richmond	-	Aye
Paulette Burdick	-	Aye
Monroe Benaim	-	Aye
Mark Hansen	-	Aye
Debra Robinson	-	Aye
Bill Graham	-	Aye



2. RE2 Purchase Land for Pahokee Pre-K - 12 Campus

Motions:


I recommend the School Board approve a Resolution authorizing the acquisition of certain real property consisting of + 16 acres, a portion of a tree farm, located South of Larrimore Road and East of Barfield Highway, Pahokee, Florida as herein described, through Eminent Domain proceedings, which property shall expand the existing campus in order to create two (2) separate campuses for the new Pahokee Middle School 03-MM and Pahokee High School; authorize the Chief Counsel to hire outside Counsel; and authorize the Chairman and Superintendent to sign all necessary documents.	-	PASS
Vote Results:
Motion: Debra Robinson
Second: Mark Hansen
Tom Lynch	-	Nay
Sandra Richmond	-	Aye
Paulette Burdick	-	Nay
Monroe Benaim	-	Aye
Mark Hansen	-	Aye
Debra Robinson	-	Aye
Bill Graham	-	Aye



3. RE3 Purchase Additional Land at Palm Beach Gardens HS

Motions:


I recommend the School Board approve the Real Estate Sale and Purchase Contract and Addendum for the acquisition of the 50 foot wide strip of land containing 1.05 acres located on the East Side of and contiguous to Palm Beach Gardens High School as herein described, which property shall expand the existing campus; and authorize the Chairman and Superintendent to sign all necessary documents.	-	PASS
Vote Results:
Motion: Sandra Richmond
Second: Bill Graham
Tom Lynch	-	Aye
Sandra Richmond	-	Aye
Paulette Burdick	-	Aye
Monroe Benaim	-	Aye
Mark Hansen	-	Aye
Debra Robinson	-	Aye
Bill Graham	-	Aye

1. M1 Jupiter Farms Elementary School - Proposed Department of Health Settlement

Motions:


I recommend the School Board approve the Proposed Settlement with the Department of Health in the amount of $4,250.00 for the water system facilities at Jupiter Farms Elementary School and approve the appropriate contracts.	-	PASS
Vote Results:
Motion: Paulette Burdick
Second: Debra Robinson
Tom Lynch	-	Aye
Sandra Richmond	-	Aye
Paulette Burdick	-	Aye
Monroe Benaim	-	Aye
Mark Hansen	-	Aye
Debra Robinson	-	Aye
Bill Graham	-	Aye

1. P1 Maintenance Agreement with McQuay Services

Motions:


I recommend approval of the continuation of the maintenance agreement with McQuay Services Air Conditioning for the not-to-exceed amount of $65,000 and authorize the Superintendent and Board Chairman to sign all necessary documents.	-	PASS
Vote Results:
Motion: Debra Robinson
Second: Paulette Burdick
Tom Lynch	-	Aye
Sandra Richmond	-	Aye
Paulette Burdick	-	Aye
Monroe Benaim	-	Aye
Mark Hansen	-	Aye
Debra Robinson	-	Aye
Bill Graham	-	Aye



2. P2 RFP 04C-002R Record Storage and Related Services

Motions:


I recommend that the School Board approve additional expenditures on Term Contract 04C-002R, Record Storage and Related Services, in the not-to-exceed amount of $160,000.	-	PASS
Vote Results:
Motion: Paulette Burdick
Second: Mark Hansen
Tom Lynch	-	Aye
Sandra Richmond	-	Aye
Paulette Burdick	-	Aye
Monroe Benaim	-	Aye
Mark Hansen	-	Aye
Debra Robinson	-	Aye
Bill Graham	-	Aye



3. P5 License Agreement with Cayen Systems, LLC

Motions:


I recommend approval of the purchase of a license agreement with Cayen Systems, LLC and authorize the Superintendent and Board Chairman to sign all necessary documents.	-	PASS
Vote Results:
Motion: Sandra Richmond
Second: Bill Graham
Tom Lynch	-	Aye
Sandra Richmond	-	Aye
Paulette Burdick	-	Nay
Monroe Benaim	-	Aye
Mark Hansen	-	Aye
Debra Robinson	-	Aye
Bill Graham	-	Aye

1. CC11 Consultant Contract for First Associates

Motions:


I recommend award of the consultant contract with First Associates and authorize the Superintendent and Board Chairman to sign all needed documents.	-	PASS
Vote Results:
Motion: Bill Graham
Second: Debra Robinson
Tom Lynch	-	Aye
Sandra Richmond	-	Aye
Paulette Burdick	-	Aye
Monroe Benaim	-	Aye
Mark Hansen	-	Aye
Debra Robinson	-	Aye
Bill Graham	-	Aye

1. IN1 Property Insurance Broker Contract

Motions:


I recommend that the School Board extend the Property Insurance Broker contract with the firm of Arthur J. Gallagher & Company, for the one-year period of September 20, 2005, to September 20, 2006, at an annual fee not to exceed $120,000.00.	-	PASS
Vote Results:
Motion: Sandra Richmond
Second: Paulette Burdick
Tom Lynch	-	Aye
Sandra Richmond	-	Aye
Paulette Burdick	-	Aye
Monroe Benaim	-	Not Present
Mark Hansen	-	Aye
Debra Robinson	-	Aye
Bill Graham	-	Aye



2. IN2 General Liability /JC 685764

Motions:


I recommend that the School Board approve the General Liability claim #685764 in the amount of $70,000 representing compensation, attorneys' fees and costs and authorize the execution of all related documents.  This settlement will finalize all outstanding issues.	-	PASS
Vote Results:
Motion: Paulette Burdick
Second: Debra Robinson
Tom Lynch	-	Aye
Sandra Richmond	-	Aye
Paulette Burdick	-	Aye
Monroe Benaim	-	Not Present
Mark Hansen	-	Aye
Debra Robinson	-	Aye
Bill Graham	-	Aye

Non-Agenda Speakers

1. Time Certain 8:00 p.m.

Minutes: Speakers: Tasha Gascon-Smith; Sue Davis Killian; Patricia Alvarez; Darlene Fausto; Shelley Gottsagen; Katie Thomas; Sharon Green; Douglas Mann; Melody Berger; Emmanuel Perry; Gail Davis; Tammy Oats; Leanne Constable; Kay Cantley; Ben Scozzaro; Matthew Brill; Karen Brill; Cindy Maunder; Barbara Sprankle; Deanne Feulner; Cheri McCants-Hubers; Jeanette Shafran; Cynthia Pampena; Mary Barent; Randy Soloman; Tammy Herring; Kevin Freddie; Carol Erenrich; Sharon Long; Bill Metzger; Jeff Fuelner.

Board Discussion Item

1. Key to Our Schools - Burdick

Minutes: Mrs. Burdick would like to check on the status of keys to our schools for our next legisliative meeting. Possibly a card with a key (like a key to the city) so they can visit our schools more and advocate for Palm Beach County better.

Dr. Richmond discussed the issue of fingerprinting.

Board Members asked for staff to follow-up on the "key to our schools" issue.


2. Grammar - Robinson

Minutes: Dr. Robinson discussed going back to the basics and requested follow-up from staff and possibly a brief workshop.

Mr. Graham requested this be included in the Academic Business Plan updates.


3. Smaller Learning Communities/Small Schools - Robinson

Minutes: Dr. Robinson requested that as we plan for the future we look at building smaller schools to help children learn.

Board Members agreed.


4. Feasibility of Nutrition Posters - Benaim

Minutes: Dr. Benaim stated that he would like to check into the feasibility of posting "nutrition facts" above vending machines.

Board Members agreed that this would go hand in hand with the Board's goal of creating healthy children.


5. Choice Programs - Burdick

Minutes: Mrs. Burdick discussed entry and enrollment criteria for Choice Programs and requested that Mrs. Vreeland provide the Board with the FY05 requirements with a follow-up workshop to review this information.

The Superintendent stated that the FY05 documents will probably not address the issues by the speakers this evening and discussed that it is more about consistency and access with standards remaining high.

Board Members agreed to have a workshop to further clarify the criteria.


6. Youth Violence Prevention Task Force - Burdick

Minutes: Mrs. Burdick postponed this item.


7. Traffic at BAK Middle School - Robinson

Minutes: Dr. Robinson encouraged staff and/or Board members to visit BAK Middle School to see the traffic situation and requested support of the Board when a change order comes through for this item.

Mr. Graham stated this is a common problem at some of our schools and suggested a committee be created to review any schools with similar traffic problems.


8. Advanced Reading - Robinson

Minutes: Dr. Robinson requested information for transitioning students into advanced reading.

Staff agreed to bring this information back and Mr. Graham suggested an update through the Academic Business Plan.


9. Closure of Double "F" Charter Schools - Robinson

Minutes: JulieAnn Rico Allison updated the Board that a lawsuit has been filed against the Board on this matter.

Board Members agreed to defer comments.


10. Magnet Program Admission Requirements - Benaim

Minutes: This item was discussed earlier.

Adjourn

1. Time: 9:40 p.m.