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Meeting Date: Wednesday, April 05, 2006


spacer graphic spacer graphic spacer graphic spacer graphic PALM BEACH COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD SPECIAL MEETING RE: EXPULSIONS MINUTES

Special Meeting/Workshop

  1. Start Time: 5:10 p.m.
  2. Public Comments: None
  3. Expulsion of Student 05/06-X-016
    Motions:
    I recommend the Board expel student 05/06-X-016 from the regular public school program of The School District of Palm Beach County for one (1) calendar year.  On September 15, 2005, student 05/06-X-016 caused a disruption of school/disorderly conduct while on the campus of Forest Hill High School.  I further recommend that the attached Final Order be adopted and entered by the School Board.  - PASS
    Vote Results:
      Motion: Debra Robinson
      Second: Paulette Burdick
      Tom Lynch - Aye
      Paulette Burdick - Aye
      Monroe Benaim - Aye
      Mark Hansen - Aye
      Debra Robinson - Aye
      Bill Graham - Aye

  4. Expulsion of Student 05/06-X-025
    Motions:
    I recommend the Board expel student 05/06-X-025 from the regular public school program of The School District of Palm Beach County for one (1) calendar year.  On October 18, 2005, student 05/06-X-025 was in possession of a knife while on the campus of Grove Park Elementary School.  I further recommend that the attached Final Order be adopted and entered by the School Board.  - PASS
    Minutes: Mrs. Burdick questioned why an elementary aged student would be attending Gold Coast (which has middle and high school students). Dr. Johnson stated that he will research this and respond as soon as possible.
    Vote Results:
      Motion: Bill Graham
      Second: Mark Hansen
      Tom Lynch - Aye
      Paulette Burdick - Aye
      Monroe Benaim - Aye
      Mark Hansen - Aye
      Debra Robinson - Aye
      Bill Graham - Aye

  5. Expulsion of Student 05/06-X-044
    Motions:
    I recommend the Board expel student 05/06-X-044 from the regular public school program of The School District of Palm Beach County for one (1) calendar year.  On November 30, 2005, student 05/06-X-044 was in possession of other potentially dangerous items (pellet gun) and drugs/imitation/prescription while on the campus of Park Vista Community High.  I further recommend that the attached Final Order be adopted and entered by the School Board.  - PASS
    Vote Results:
      Motion: Paulette Burdick
      Second: Bill Graham
      Tom Lynch - Aye
      Paulette Burdick - Aye
      Monroe Benaim - Aye
      Mark Hansen - Not Present
      Debra Robinson - Aye
      Bill Graham - Aye

  6. Expulsion of Student 05/06-X-046
    Motions:
     recommend the Board expel student 05/06-X-046 from the regular public school program of The School District of Palm Beach County for one (1) calendar year.  On December 8, 2005, student 05/06-X-046 was in possession of other potentially dangerous items while on the campus of John I. Leonard High School.  I further recommend that the attached Final Order be adopted and entered by the School Board.  - PASS
    Vote Results:
      Motion: Debra Robinson
      Second: Paulette Burdick
      Tom Lynch - Aye
      Paulette Burdick - Aye
      Monroe Benaim - Aye
      Mark Hansen - Aye
      Debra Robinson - Aye
      Bill Graham - Aye

  7. Expulsion of Student 05/06-X-049
    Motions:
    I recommend the Board expel student 05/06-X-049 from the regular public school program of The School District of Palm Beach County for one (1) calendar year.  On December 9, 2005, student 05/06-X-049 was in possession of other potentially dangerous items while on the campus of John I. Leonard High School.  I further recommend that the attached Final Order be adopted and entered by the School Board. - PASS
    Vote Results:
      Motion: Debra Robinson
      Second: Paulette Burdick
      Tom Lynch - Aye
      Paulette Burdick - Aye
      Monroe Benaim - Aye
      Mark Hansen - Aye
      Debra Robinson - Aye
      Bill Graham - Aye

  8. Expulsion of Student 05/06-X-055
    Motions:
    I recommend the Board expel student 05/06-X-055 from the regular public school program of The School District of Palm Beach County for one (1) calendar year.  On November 22, 2005, student 05/06-X-055 was in possession of a knife while on the campus of Palm Beach Lakes Community High School.  I further recommend that the attached Final Order be adopted and entered by the School Board - PASS
    Vote Results:
      Motion: Debra Robinson
      Second: Paulette Burdick
      Tom Lynch - Aye
      Paulette Burdick - Aye
      Monroe Benaim - Aye
      Mark Hansen - Aye
      Debra Robinson - Aye
      Bill Graham - Aye

  9. Expulsion of Student 05/06-X-060
    Motions:
    I recommend the Board expel student 05/06-X-060 from the regular public school program of The School District of Palm Beach County for one (1) calendar year.  On December 16, 2005, student 05/06-X-060 was in possession of a knife and disruption of school while on the campus of Intensive Transition North.  I further recommend that the attached Final Order be adopted and entered by the School Board. - PASS
    Vote Results:
      Motion: Debra Robinson
      Second: Paulette Burdick
      Tom Lynch - Aye
      Paulette Burdick - Aye
      Monroe Benaim - Aye
      Mark Hansen - Aye
      Debra Robinson - Aye
      Bill Graham - Aye

  10. Expulsion of Student 05/06-X-062
    Motions:
    I recommend the Board expel student 05/06-X-062 from the regular public school program of The School District of Palm Beach County for one (1) calendar year.  On January 13, 2006, student 05/06-X-062 was in possession of a knife; was fighting; committed a threat of violence (high level); and committed the disruption of school/disorderly conduct while on the campus of Riviera Beach Academy.  I further recommend that the attached Final Order be adopted and entered by the School Board. - PASS
    Vote Results:
      Motion: Debra Robinson
      Second: Paulette Burdick
      Tom Lynch - Aye
      Paulette Burdick - Aye
      Monroe Benaim - Aye
      Mark Hansen - Aye
      Debra Robinson - Aye
      Bill Graham - Aye

  11. Expulsion of Student 05/06-X-071
    Motions:
    I recommend the Board expel student 05/06-X-071 from the regular public school program of The School District of Palm Beach County for one (1) calendar year.  On November 8, 2005, student 05/06-X-071 was charged with reckless vehicle use, trespassing and battery/aggravated battery on School Board Employee while on the campus of Lake Worth Middle School.  I further recommend that the attached Final Order be adopted and entered by the School Board. - PASS
    Vote Results:
      Motion: Debra Robinson
      Second: Paulette Burdick
      Tom Lynch - Aye
      Paulette Burdick - Aye
      Monroe Benaim - Aye
      Mark Hansen - Aye
      Debra Robinson - Aye
      Bill Graham - Aye

  12. Expulsion of Student 05/06-X-073
    Motions:
    I recommend the Board expel student 05/06-X-073 from the regular public school program of The School District of Palm Beach County for one (1) calendar year.  On January 23, 2006, student 05/06-X-073 committed aggravated battery while on the campus of Lantana Middle Community School.  I further recommend that the attached Final Order be adopted and entered by the School Board. - PASS
    Minutes: Dr. Benaim suggested this student serve an extended suspension, shorter expulsion or be sent to Palm Beach Marine Institute. Mrs. Burdick stated that she trusts the judgment of those individuals who witnessed and recommended this expulsion. Dr. Robinson questioned if expelled students are able to attend charter schools. Amended Motion: An amended motion by Benaim to allow this student to serve an extended suspension, shorter expulsion or be sent to Palm Beach Marine Institute dies for lack of a second.
    Vote Results:
      Motion: Bill Graham
      Second: Paulette Burdick
      Tom Lynch - Aye
      Paulette Burdick - Aye
      Monroe Benaim - Nay
      Mark Hansen - Aye
      Debra Robinson - Aye
      Bill Graham - Aye

  13. Expulsion of Student 05/06-X-074
    Motions:
    I recommend the Board expel student 05/06-X-074 from the regular public school program of The School District of Palm Beach County for one (1) calendar year.  On February 14, 2006, student 05/06-X-074 was charged with sale and/or distribution of drugs/imitation/prescription while on the campus of Jupiter High School.  I further recommend that the attached Final Order be adopted and entered by the School Board.  - PASS
    Vote Results:
      Motion: Debra Robinson
      Second: Paulette Burdick
      Tom Lynch - Aye
      Paulette Burdick - Aye
      Monroe Benaim - Aye
      Mark Hansen - Aye
      Debra Robinson - Aye
      Bill Graham - Aye

  14. Expulsion of Student 05/06-X-075
    Motions:
    I recommend the Board expel student 05/06-X-075 from the regular public school program of The School District of Palm Beach County for one (1) calendar year.  On February 14, 2006, student 05/06-X-075 was in possession of drugs/imitation drugs (2nd possession; 1st possession on January 31, 2006) while on the campus of Jupiter Community High School.  I further recommend that the attached Final Order be adopted and entered by the School Board.  - PASS
    Vote Results:
      Motion: Debra Robinson
      Second: Paulette Burdick
      Tom Lynch - Aye
      Paulette Burdick - Aye
      Monroe Benaim - Aye
      Mark Hansen - Aye
      Debra Robinson - Aye
      Bill Graham - Aye

  15. Expulsion of Student 05/06-X-076
    Motions:
    I recommend the Board expel student 05/06-X-076 from the regular public school program of The School District of Palm Beach County for one (1) calendar year.  On February 14, 2006, student 05/06-X-076 was in possession/use of drugs/imitation drugs (2nd possession; 1st possession was on January 13, 2006) while on the campus of Jupiter High School.  I further recommend that the attached Final Order be adopted and entered by the School Board.  - PASS
    Vote Results:
      Motion: Debra Robinson
      Second: Paulette Burdick
      Tom Lynch - Aye
      Paulette Burdick - Aye
      Monroe Benaim - Aye
      Mark Hansen - Aye
      Debra Robinson - Aye
      Bill Graham - Aye

  16. Expulsion of Student 05/06-X-077
  17. Expulsion of Student 05/06-X-078
    Motions:
    I recommend the Board expel student 05/06-X-078 from the regular public school program of The School District of Palm Beach County for one (1) calendar year.  On February 10, 2006, student 05/06-X-078 committed battery/aggravated battery on School Board Employee while on the campus of Lake Shore Middle School. I further recommend that the attached Final Order be adopted and entered by the School Board.  - PASS
    Vote Results:
      Motion: Debra Robinson
      Second: Paulette Burdick
      Tom Lynch - Aye
      Paulette Burdick - Aye
      Monroe Benaim - Aye
      Mark Hansen - Aye
      Debra Robinson - Aye
      Bill Graham - Aye

  18. Expulsion of Student 05/06-X-079
    Motions:
    I recommend the Board expel student 05/06-X-079 from the regular public school program of The School District of Palm Beach County for one (1) calendar year.  On February 10, 2006, student 05/06-X-079 committed battery on a School Board Employee while on the campus of Lake Shore Middle School.  I further recommend that the attached Final Order be adopted and entered by the School Board. - PASS
    Vote Results:
      Motion: Debra Robinson
      Second: Paulette Burdick
      Tom Lynch - Aye
      Paulette Burdick - Aye
      Monroe Benaim - Aye
      Mark Hansen - Aye
      Debra Robinson - Aye
      Bill Graham - Aye

  19. Expulsion of Student 05/06-X-080
    Motions:
    I recommend the Board expel student 05/06-X-080 from the regular public school program of The School District of Palm Beach County for one (1) calendar year.  On February 8, 2006, student 05/06-X-080 was in possession of a knife while on the campus of Wellington Community High School.  I further recommend that the attached Final Order be adopted and entered by the School Board. - PASS
    Minutes: Dr. Robinson stated that she hopes the District is not expelling at every opportunity and that Miami-Dade is working aggressively to address their disparity in the use of Zero Tolerance. Mr. Lynch questioned the policies and procedures in place to protect children that have been bullied or harassed. Mrs. Burdick reminded Board Members that CTA will sponsor training sessions on bullying this month.
    Vote Results:
      Motion: Bill Graham
      Second: Paulette Burdick
      Tom Lynch - Aye
      Paulette Burdick - Aye
      Monroe Benaim - Aye
      Mark Hansen - Aye
      Debra Robinson - Aye
      Bill Graham - Aye

  20. Expulsion of Student 05/06-X-082
    Motions:
    I recommend the Board expel student 05/06-X-082 from the regular public school program of The School District of Palm Beach County for one (1) calendar year.  On February 10, 2006, student 05/06-X-082 committed battery/aggravated battery on a School Board Employee while on the campus of Lake Shore Middle School.  I further recommend that the attached Final Order be adopted and entered by the School Board.  - PASS
    Vote Results:
      Motion: Debra Robinson
      Second: Paulette Burdick
      Tom Lynch - Aye
      Paulette Burdick - Aye
      Monroe Benaim - Aye
      Mark Hansen - Aye
      Debra Robinson - Aye
      Bill Graham - Aye

  21. Expulsion of Student 05/06-X-088
    Motions:
    I recommend the Board expel student 05/06-X-088 from the regular public school program of The School District of Palm Beach County for one (1) calendar year.  On February 22, 2006, student 05/06-X-088 was in possession a knife while on the campus of John I. Leonard Community High School.  I further recommend that the attached Final Order be adopted and entered by the School Board. - PASS
    Vote Results:
      Motion: Debra Robinson
      Second: Paulette Burdick
      Tom Lynch - Aye
      Paulette Burdick - Aye
      Monroe Benaim - Aye
      Mark Hansen - Aye
      Debra Robinson - Aye
      Bill Graham - Aye

  22. Expulsion of Student 05/06-X-089
    Motions:
    I recommend the Board expel student 05/06-X-089 from the regular public school program of The School District of Palm Beach County for one (1) calendar year.  On February 17, 2006, student 05/06-X-089 caused disruption of school/disorderly conduct and fighting while on the campus of John I. Leonard High School.  I further recommend that the attached Final Order be adopted and entered by the School Board. - PASS
    Vote Results:
      Motion: Debra Robinson
      Second: Paulette Burdick
      Tom Lynch - Aye
      Paulette Burdick - Aye
      Monroe Benaim - Aye
      Mark Hansen - Aye
      Debra Robinson - Aye
      Bill Graham - Aye

  23. Expulsion of Student 05/06-X-092
    Motions:
    I recommend the Board expel student 05/06-X-092 from the regular public school program of The School District of Palm Beach County for one (1) calendar year.  On February 17, 2006, student 05/06-X-092 was in possession of a knife while on the campus of Park Vista High School.  I further recommend that the attached Final Order be adopted and entered by the School Board.  - PASS
    Vote Results:
      Motion: Debra Robinson
      Second: Paulette Burdick
      Tom Lynch - Aye
      Paulette Burdick - Aye
      Monroe Benaim - Aye
      Mark Hansen - Aye
      Debra Robinson - Aye
      Bill Graham - Aye

  24. Adjourn: 6:25 p.m.

   
                                             
   
   
   
                                           
   

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