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HAAB Backup 04/29/1999 Joint Mtg Backup Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board Meeting April 29, 1999 COLLIER COUNTY DAVID C. WEIGEL COlLIER COUNTY ATTORNEY April 26, 1999 Heidi F. Ashton Ramiro Moiialich Thomas C. Palmer Michael W. Pettit Marni M. Scuderi Marjorie M. Student Melissa A. Vasquez Robert N. Zochmy 3301 Tomiami Trail East Naples, Flarida 34112-4902 Telephane: (941) 774-8400 FAX: (941) 774-0225 Email: attarney@naples.net Board Members Collier County Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board Re: April 29, 1999 Joint Meeting of the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board and the Black Affairs Advisory Board Dear Members: A special joint meeting of the Hispanic Affairs and the Black Affairs advisory boards has been requested by the Chairmen to be held this Thursday evening, April 29, 1999. Please find enclosed the agenda for this special meeting. In addition, I am enclosing copies of the following: A Editorial Opinion by the Naples Daily News Staff regarding the appointment of Dan White as Superintendent of Collier County Public Schools. B. Contract between the School Board of Collier County, Florida and Dan White to employ Dan White as Superintendent of Collier County Schools. C. Letter from Jerome Van Hook, President of the NAACP of Collier County, to the Naples Daily News Editor regarding appointment of Dan White as Superintendent of Collier County Public Schools and the Resolution to declare English as the official language of Collier County Government. D. A copy of Collier County Resolution No. 99-205, adopting English as the official language of Collier County Government. E. Copies ofletters from the Chairperson of the Metropolitan Dade County Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board to Chairman Frank Rodriguez and Commissioner Jim Carter regarding the English-only Resolution. The Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board April 26, 1999 Page Two If you are unable to attend this special meeting, please contact me as soon as possible. Sincerely, @ ~ Ramiro Maiialich Chief Assistant County Attorney RM!kn enclosures cc: David C. Weigel, County Attorney SPECIAL JOINT lVIEETING NOTICE AND A.GENDA. COLLIER COUNTY HISPANIC AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD & COLLIER COUNTY BLACK AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD APRIL 29, 1999 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. County Commission Meeting Room, Administration Building, Third Floor Collier County Government Center Naples, Florida ** ** * *** * ** * *** * * ******* * * * * * * * * * * ***** **** * * ** ** * * AGENDA I. 7:00 P.M: Joint Meeting of Boards called to order and determination of quorum. II. Discussion and action regarding the Black community and Hispanic community and the Collier County School Board Superintendent selection process. III. Resolution regarding promoting diversity in the public and private sectors in Collier County. IV. Review of letter from the members of Miami Dade County Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board regarding Collier County Resolution No. 99-205 declaring English as the Official Language of Collier County Government. V. Meeting adjourns. 140 Saturday. April 24, 1999 'Give light and the people will find their own way.' ~ Philip P. Lewis, Euilor 11111 W1lJiam H. Blanton, Managing Editor Jeffrey F. Lytle, Editorial Page Editor SCRIPPS HOWARD Naples maily NeUts Corbin A Wyant, President and Publisher , 1075 Central Avenue, Napl.., Florid. 34102 941.262-3161 Collier school superintendent Dan White should prove he meets board's criteria The public offers valuable insight, especially on public education. . Citizens propose an ideal option to controversy over the elevation of Dan White as superintendent of schools in Collier County. The NAACP, Greater Naples Civic Associa. tion, Collier County Education Organization and others say if a School Board majority and White are so confident he is the best person for the job, let him stand Up, stride for- ward and embrace a rigorous, competitive, public candi- date review process like the one he was allowed to sit back and observe as a previous non.candidate. No comment from White to those interested, thoughtful parties at Thursday's School Board meeting. And, probably, no comment for a long, long time from truly accomplished outside educators who otherwise would make up a field of candidates to stand toe to toe with White, There is, though, an opportunity for White to come for- ward, address community concerns head.on, accept its congratulations and show he is ready for graceful give- and.take. ; Between now and Thursday, May 6, when the School Board is scheduled to discuss his contract, he could. set aside an evening at a school auditorium - Gulf Coast High School is a likely venue - for a town hall meeting. . That would be consistent with the School Board's own, nationally published criteria: "The- superintendent must be an accomplished speaker who is able to persuade and bring groups to a single understanding," That dovetails with another timely, officially identified trait, "Commitment to Diversity: Collier County's superin- tendent must be sensitive and have the capacity to work effectively within a diverse and multicultural environment to meet changing community needs. The superintendent must develop and embrace a spectrum of educational pro- grams, and gain the support of . private and public enti- ties," . Citizens may want to ask about the hurried, surprise nature of his appointment - which remalns to withstand legal, procedural tests. White' could demonstrate his eleva. tion is consistent with this part.: of the board's ad: "As a leader, the superintendent will have the highest ethical standards. As a community leader, the superintendent will need the trust of all stakeholders to forge alliances among all community groups." The School Board majority :-. Barbara Church, Anne Goodnight and Don York - ought to consider encouraging White to hold such a forum, with the stage all to himself. What an opportunity for Dan White - and what an op~ portunity for citizens. Both could learn a thing or two. ,r_rOUJilf:' , Ol~::.PP Tijl' l~:H F.n 9H.366500 CCPS HrM,~:\ RESOrR('E PART -1l.1.' CONTRACT OF EMPWYMEIIlT SlATe Of fLURIOA OOUNTY 01'" C:Cll.ltR iHIS Aal\n~tNT b~lween the Sr.hool 80M~ of Colher County. Flolida f!;rt'lploverJ and Or, O.n W. White fEmployee} recitctl In. fcllDwlnu mutvailv-,agreuble terms of llmplQyment toctwee:n thp p.rtie3: '- f"mOFl AGR~!;MI~NrS. Thi5 Agref,:mlrrt 11 in fieu of and 4;)(:h Party ~reby relcas9$. lhe othe-r ffli1'f'l.U J.l1evious Agra~l'tltnt~ oet.wnn 1he :.arties: ..)(C~!)t rot (:ontiNJing COntracts, Aco.ptance of this COntra!:1 by the Emtlfov'fI Mall i" no Wtl.... redu~Q, airEl', modify. CII .btO".11 lInv rtQht, ~em:'jt. or statu. of continulnQ eO"~I'.ct pt...,;OUlty .cqui,ed !;Iy thQ Empre"'~a. 2. r:M~OVMENT. The t:mplQver hCtCiby .JllplQ'f' the Employee and ,h, EmpfQyee hqrohy -c.cepa emplOymel'lt \'pon the ~"rm, her..ft.r ~eT 1(1uh. 3. TfRM. TM tl:ltrn of this AQ"""m.nt ..~II begin UpDn J~ly 1. 'Sl9S ftnd ,hall terml"'.te Vpon (ccc ,1ltac~d .dd,ndal. However. upon rac:ommood.ntiCln by Vlll~ S~tperint.l'td.nt.'ld JiPl1rtJvel by .th~ Emplo~. at leas! ~i.l: IS) C"..lefld~r mOMth, before, 'ho indk.tt'd tormination dolt,. this AQfeemaJ\l m.y b. ,.l'tf!WOO end til.'tend.d fO( Of"l' additionaf fl~C" VUr. 'rh. Err'jplovee JNU nCltify the Employer, in wrh:inO. U IN(lt fOft\hfiv" 14!S1 CJt'I"\dlr daY:i, prIor to vOlunlerl1)' Gev6ril1g or t.rmin.~ing hi!l/her employment with tho Employ., with," the Iffe of thl$ Alfril'ame"l. 4. C()MPE~SATION. for ell &'lVic.~a fendered by 'the EmJ)Io~'Q, undar 'thll. Agfttmen1. tho [rnprover sh811 pOly \h. Emplovee I $1110$'" o.f. , 10;.526.00 pol' VOir for 250 contract d~w;. AnV inOl'I'.~e In r;ompe-nsation WhIch Is 3pPto...d by tha Employ., durlnSl the terrn of this Agrocmo"t ,h.1J tile eHect as 01 thl date 1;11 'PD1OVlJlf Of such inCfl!flf. or 0.$ othtlfwise &:pltdfiad. by official lotion of the Employer without tht neeeuitv of amending Of modrfyil"1U thi$ A;rl!e""itnt. fn iddltltln ~CI those Employ.. bcJl"l.fif$' ."eific/lIlly conf.ned UPQn tht Empfovu ZI.. resvlt of 1hl$ Agreement. Ih. Employ.e ,h.,1I b. entitleo.d to and tttcivo ef"tV.OO all o1het frlf1g:~ ~netin provided by ~!grido SUIt\Jf.t or.Collier County School Board P9IlOV_ The Elftplo'ltJ" placem&i,.t 0(1. th. ul.r-y $ohtdule !-holl be dlBt8IW1inf:!d.... of Juty 1. of each y~ t('C6rdlng to '''' Ernp!oVo,':s polley tQg'lIfdjl\!~ VUr of 'ervict. 6. bUTIZlS. The tc.1'r'loloyee Ii cmpltry8d lr'l ,h. O.peclly of 5uptrint.ndClllt for tM Emplo~r, Mcf .h.1I p~rfolm hislhor elJtie5 in ecc.,rdnnc. with lho- (jfrleialtv..adopttd Job dtiI$CTip'tion for '\h.3t P'J~ition. How.ver, dutll'\Q tho U:rl'ft of ,hi, AQ"..ment, the ElfU)love. IIP1'clticallY <<grees that hel$h. Ih,n lIf'Ye in $iJch admlnhUtltiv8 polltion ft$ i; dc..ciQr\..tod by lhe Sl,.lperlnt'l"lI::1l!!nt with approv..l bv thil Scl-]oQI Board, In the tlv.nt tt"4 irnpJ~ee is tll.$tQned to ..n Id.,..jniS1tttivc PO~llion other than thcl whlof\ app..t. Dn ti'J. f_ol 0' t1'\11 Agreement. t~ Dompl!!nntion plysble to the Empluy.. end EtnJ:'l~yoc b""'ofit. sholl bo Qit provld.d M 1M boe 0/1'"'tl AQr..ment for it, dUl'.\Ion un~e~ the Emptoyet', in III comj)llI"ttt 6ltlcretlo,!"l. do.t.rrnina.. ther 0 ortlter ul.ry ia Wlllfant.d. 'rht preel,e dU1iU of the I;",plgyn mey b. I!:<de-ndcd (lr ClI(ttfled at the diserc-rkon of ttlll SU;'J(lr!rrtend.nt ot ~choo" ~I1d/Qr the School S9lrd. (Rof., to A.ddelld. 11 and 2J, , 6_ E)(TENT OF ~ek'/lCES_ The. Employee ,hoo1l1 c1.wte hltllhef time, aU~n1ion ill\d .n...giel to the bu~in'h of tl'tt employer, The employtt I,hlll not hold out$idf: empfoyment which COflflict8 Wi1h ~/her ...gull' l!signcd.duf.S in t~lrn~ or conflict Of interest. ImprOP'letv. time uslOI"l.N'ltnt_. or lhe: need for rest. Ouf:sid. 'mplovmenl if. defined .Q~ 'IlY work 10r P4lY or honorarium, whother pa "{.time or furt-timl. wnatht, s~I",.tnpIoycd. hirtd.. or _1eC1:.d UlroUVh a pl)H(ic:at ptI;)CUS. ~ny fochoo{ bO'td omployee 'NIT filo .a form of dlsclo.urt with the SVI>Ormt.nden1 of Schoo1 rr he or Fhe holda I:lvt.id. lI~ploym(llnt within 11'01' (6' deY1 of aCc8pt.nc. ot ~id 'mpIoyment It.fot to "oIiCV GCOAj. 7. tMPLO". 8.N.m~. A.. ViliC.tl4M. Ttl. Employ., .niJll be elltilled tD Dn, f!'\d (lne.qUbrter 11 114) doys of b,uic v.cotion for ~aeh month winked. In ad4it;on to tNl basic v.carlon PQriod. the fmpJqy" will be pr-ovidQC! Olddklonal n~.tio" of one (1) d3Y for c~ch refr ,.rvl!l(t in Ct.1Ili~r CDUl"IW. up t('l :3 moxlmum of nvel'l in oIdditionaf yaea1lon dbvt p~r y..t. DVfIn~ the fitsl year of .mp!('Iyrncnt, the EmproYlt' shall bC.-dlted with th. .ddition,' vac::ot;on d(ly on thtJ fir~ day Df Jvly provided that he/ll:hc w~~ contlnuOl.Hi:ly en'ployel' by 1ho EmpJoYlr for .11..,t the .1)( f61 eelendtll' montht lmm.di&~l!ly ~tecedlng. ihereafter. tht II!d~itil>nlll \fileotion de')' ~h& II bi: er.ditt-d to the Employee on t'he. Firs1 dAv tll Jylv 00{ 01lC'" 'fnf, prQvided that tht: fmployc~ Wlli cOI"l1inu~v.ly employe,J by tl"lo Emplo'flH 10' 1ho p.cedin, tqll calendor YCUt. The ErrlplP;,YIlIl ,h.1I nQ1 be pettnitil!!d to lIccumul..tt in eXCel' or I tc1~1 Df ~ixtV 160l v~Caticn dilY.. UIi. Clf vtH:ation day' sh3n be iSit the. diset.lton af th. flTlploVI:l'. c. OlaablJlty .nd $lct; Lnve_ 'l'h. EmDIQ'Vee .hllll b<' intit14ld to CH\e 0) fJf1Y of tiok. luvlll' per t'8ch fyll mOl\th of ~l'l"ll'JloymonT. lr) tM llV(lnt the EfOpJoV4l:e's a.lt6; 1''''lv. iCr.OlJl"lt is inerR<t.hd u . resul\ gf liick 10Bv. tr.n~f.tted \Jnder School ecard F'olieyfOCBOBAJ. 'nv $I~k lea...~ to ttor'lS'crr.d shill bt: lir.t utilized whOl'"l such Icove j, H:q",lr~d. , 0' a . - --~-, ~ ' Il!I 002 I. " f. , , .' i i (. ., OJ'22'.. THD lS:SI FA~ 9414J66S00 CCP'S Ht;IlA~ llESOrRCE Ii!J004 -1).1 ~ c.:UIlU'....' K. Cotltec C,..dlt fI~hllbuf..m.nt. Subject to prior apprOVal by tho SUJ"rI"'tendent, th.e; 3c.rd will ff!llmbvtso t~ ~tnplov" tne Ictl,.lll ImOLln\ of tuition paid. no~ to ,~c'ed the tuition r.ata .q.t1UI~d by the ~.t. unlv.r,Jtv &Y5tem 01 Florid', 10r eacn .pprO\l~t1 911dult. or ufld.rgr.d..,.t<< lemest~ holJI" ,..1I:.n. Payment 101 und.rgraduata hour. ..h.ll be llmit",d to four (4) ~omesu r hOur. P(lf fiscal year. 1... Luv... Upon 1'"'\"':"],1 1"- ~nl:".~C r'Qulr,me,.,.. the tmploy.. shin be Qntitfed t.c such lea\l.' .,. ere authorbad by floridQ Slatutl and ~mplo!'8r polioy. O. C!L1Ve.F\,( OF NO"f1eES. Ally noti;e, reQuired or ""mined tQ b, gl\len under thi5 Agreement .:l'uitl b. wvftiel41nt If ~l\lc'd In writing. at'd 11 $,,':1 by unlfl.d mall r.Wfll receIpt rOQU$S"td "0 1h, Employee',$" (QSid.~ Of, in the o.au of thf EmpIOyl)(, to the Office of thg, Su~.rint.ndl!nt Ioclt.d at 37' 0 &'&1'y AVimUII!. Nilpleli, F10ridD 34104-4499. e. fa'HY6ICAl AND P'S.YCHOlOGICA,l. Tci-TS_ At the requctt of tOtl Emplov.t. the Employee .-gr"'10 undGltgu ,"uch pl'ly.ic,' or Plychologic,l tteU It ere rRQues:tad. Th~ c:(Il't 01 en t&sU Of' .x.mlnatlons tak.en by tlw ~"'plovee at the raque..t of the Employer thall bt bQme bV l.h~ EtnplgviH. Anv ,cpon fo&ulting irom. ,.., or e:x~m[nation com~I.1ed purGtJi'Jnt IQ thl5 ",.rt $hall M ~'.tcd in the Emplo~tl. pVfll;on~1 fll,. 10. 't.fAIVIINA 'f1~N PUR CAUSE. Notwithsunding any Dth,r p'ovision 01 t!"lil Col"llr.ct. tlie 'Employer t"'ay 'lel'n1in11e thit A/Jrtlilmllnt 1~u .nV of the 1QII~wintj1 fe,f$Onl: A. Iillmlnatlbn Clf i np!9YI;'I\"$ p051tionr B_ F1n""Gi,lluc!Vell:JY.o, e. ^"y 1\1~ e.l,Ilf. Tho ;::mpl~y... ,11.11 ret.1n .1Il)' b~nl:"tl~ 1c::~rlJ,d under the terms ;f this entire A9reOmGflt wI1ach .re I"MUIl\, p.y.bt. to ,,,. Employ.. at the Tim. of termln.tiOl1_ " , WAin.,. Of 8"EJ:,CH. Tn, waIver by th.-hnployer of . brelch of any of tho pr"vla.IClns 01 thJ$ A(lt~..oin.nt bv t"l. c""l......tt~....lIl...r'hot w.rau tJr 01 cdntUved _, . wDlvor cf AnY' lubnquent breech by th. Employee. , %. ENT",: AGAUMt:NT. Ttlli In5trum~^1 tOMtaJna the ent1ro AO/oern4nt bgtw.'" th~ P.rtl4l. Excopt.5 otherwise IndicetetJ ebqi.ta. It m.y no': be mDdi1icd O\M' lh.n bV In AglUmem 1n wl'ltll"ll) tilg.-d by th, PIMlY BOa-inn whom 'l"l1Otcem.J)t 9f ~.v waivor, ch.n~. modifluUoft, ~JC:t&nJ:il)f1 Of d~e ~ 'OUOht. This ilgreement lndud., the following etfdllnd.: J..tJden m", t:oPV 01 Bottd Offlcl.l 'Jhl"lutu deted July 23. 1998 fn. P.r,_ t).nd Addendum W2, OepuTy Superintatwllr'lt ~hoOI" job cks~d"1:lon fIIppro,",d bv the schooS bo03rd JulV 2.3. 1998 (u. Terme of EmpJoym~ntl. ':s. 6AVINO" CL"AUS!. If dlJti09 the 10rm of this AQfRCm.nt tt i. found that a at.ladflc ol.uu Ie lIIesal under f.d.nl or .ta,. l,wl the "m.ll'def 01 th" Agr~emel\t sheD not bfJ .H.cted but .hllll remain 11'\ full fore. .nd t!'ffect. ,.. ETHICS VIOLATI(:IIIL TNt emplgyce shalllmmedlat.ly l"lIport to the Svperintendent of SehoCI$ ttflY knowk:dg. of .In rthiCl eomplillnt involvlni .:0. Emplov". " IN WITt'!i!SS WJoU:Rt::O"'. 'the part!'. hAVe e.,"ovt." this ^ijlreemlll:l'\l UpCl"l U,. d.tn Indic,~.d. ~w.~ I ~ s-:. 'It Pili" / ,,{~/?Z O.t. Alt...:~...~~__fr/.~ ~.M/ZL._ Patt 3013 J.'J....i!. r U(j(jUi(. MY REM;\..RK8 REGARDING THE ISSUE 01<' THE QUESTIONABLE APPOINTMENT OF DAN WHITE TO THE SCHOOL BOARD HAVE BEEN WELL DOOUMENTED IN THE MlmIA. HOWEVER, DUE TO THIll OOINOIDENCE OF TWO OONTROVERSIAL INOlDkNTS OOCURRING IN OUlSE PROXIMITY, I WOULD LIKE TO ADDRESS TIrE ISSUE OF "KNGLISH AS THE OJ:l'F1CIAL LANGUAGE Ol<~ OOLUIllR COUNTY" INI'l'IATED BY COMMISSIONER .JIM ()ARTER. 'filESlll TWO DECISIONS BEAR A Rli:MARKAB~ RICSEMBLANCE.l BOTH ARE REO;ENT DECISIONS.BOTH ARE ILI..CONCEIVED .BOTH IMPA{JT ON THE MINORITY COMMUNITY AS WELL AS THE OOMMUNITY AT t.JARGE. BOTH DECISIONS LACKED ANY OPEN ron-UM BEFORE BEING PASSED WITII A CLOSE -TO "SHEEP LIRE" MENTAIJTY - EXCEPT FOR THE Il",'DEPENCl!:NOE OF FAERBER. COXAND OOMM. !.{'KIE. RESPECTIVELY. '1'0 SOMlll o..~ THE NEWE.<;JT RESmENTS OF OUR COMl>IDNITY . DOMM. CARTER'S PROPOSAL ONLY ADVOOATES A SEGREGATION AND ALIlllNATION OF LOWER.PAID SERVICE PERSONNEL AND SMALL ENTREPRENEtm8 WHO ONLY SEEK TO PERSUE THE" AMERICAN DREAM". STRUGGLING TO ADOPI' A NKW. LANGUAGE. THRSIl: NEW RESIDENTS ENCOURAGE THEIR CHIf..DREN TO :MASTER IT IN THEIR PUBLlO SCHOOLS. DESPITE THESE EFFORTS, HAVE THlIlY NO RIGHT TO MAINTAIN '.rHEIR HISTORIO LANGUAGE AND VALVES - JUST AS OTlURS IN THIS COMMIJNlTY HAVE DONE? PERHAPS 'l'IlOSE WHO ADVOCATE OOMM. CARTER'S PROPOIML SHOULD REMEMBER TIm LINES: .. THERE, BUT FOR THIt; GRAOE OF GOD, GO I". JEROME \' AN HOOK, PRES. NAACP, OOJ.J",II\lR COUNTY -, ---....."~. .......-",t" " __...~,_,,_ ."""'--.., METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA ..D tI.a'~ ~jl" STEPHEN P. CLARK CENTER HISPANIC AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD SUITE 665 111 NW. 1st STREET MIAMI, FLORIDA 33128-1966 (305) 375-5270 FAX (305) 375-5715 April 19, 1999 Angel Larrua Chairperson Mr. frank Rodriguez Chairperson Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board 3301 East Tamiami Trail Naples, Fl 34112 Dear Mr. Rodriguez: On behalf of the Miami-Dade County Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board (MDCHAAB), I am writing to you regarding the English-only Resolution passed by the Collier County Commission without consultation with the Hispanic Affairs Board. We at the MDCHAAB believe that the Commission should have asked your Board for advice regarding the approval of the resolution. We agree with you, this is an unjust decision that antagonizes people and can cause a lot of divisiveness. We don't see the need for such a resolution, "English is already the official language of the United States and Florida." We as representatives of the Hispanic community, can't allow things like this, that create divisiveness in the community. Our mission is to maintain the community united. Therefore, we at the MDCHAAB are in total agreement with you, and want to extend our support to the Collier County Hispanic Affairs Board on such an important issue. Please, let us know if we could be of assistance to you and the Board. Our telephone number is (305) 375-2104. cc: Hon. Jim Carter, Commissioner Collier County Board of County Commissioners w n '-f..) Ci :t;1no (-::: ~ --0 ::.= ::;::'..J - -, N ~.< :-J w ',. ." ." --0 ."- :nl: -- "T! C =-~ r.,-? .'~' ,." -..- _.,,-- {.n :::.:rr1 G"I - ESTABLISHED BY DADE COUNTY ORDINANCE No. 92-41 IN 1992, AT THE REOUEST OF COMMISSIONER ALEX PENELAS METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA ..D ~'r~ Ills "'j'~ STEPHEN P. CLARK CENTER April 19, 1999 HISPANIC AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD SU ITE 665 111 NW. 15t STREET MIAMI, FLORIDA 33128-1966 (305) 375-5270 FAX (305) 375-5715 Angel Larrua Chairperson Honorable Jim Carter Commissioner Collier County Board of County Commissioners 3301 East Tamiami Trail Naples, Florida 34112 Dear Commissioner Carter: On behalf of the Miami-Dade County Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board (MDCHAAB), I am writing to you regarding the English-only Resolution that the Collier County Commission passed without consultation with the Collier County Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board. We, the Miami HAAB members, are very disappointed with the way the Commission handled this issue. The Board of County Commissioners should have sought the advice of the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board regarding the passage of the resolution. As members of the Miami HAAB, we believe that there is no need to pass an English-only resolution. "English is already the official language of the united States and Florida." This decision would create divisiveness in the community. We as representatives of the Hispanic Community can't allow divisiveness in the community. On the contrary, our mission is to maintain the community united. Therefore, we urge you, to request some feed back regarding this resolution from your Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board. We also urge you to rescind the resolution. This is absolutely necessary if we want to maintain the community united. cc: Mr. Frank Rodriguez, Chairperson / Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board, Collier County '0 ("') l_,Q 0 :e>o CO -..... '. --0 ..;~~ -.-. ;;0 --1 - I 1',) -.( c; W I"" i.> - , "'T') -,,- I~ r:? .. ~. _.- ,on :'1 a-. ESTABLISHED BY DADE COUNTY ORDINANCE No. 92-41 IN 1992. AT THE REQUEST OF COMMISSIONER ALEX PENELAS SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE HISPANIC AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD AND THE BLACK AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES OF MEETING of April 29, 1999 at the County Commission Meeting Room, Naples, Florida PRESENT: ABSENT: Frank Rodriguez, Chairman, HAAB Dora Vidaurri, HAAB Member Pete Cade, HAAB Member David Correa, HAAB Member Faye Reddick, HAAB Member Frank Loney, HAAB Member Ramiro Maiialich, Chief Assistant County Attorney and HAAB Staff Liaison Member Fitzgerald Frater, Chairman, BAAB Robert Bennett, BAAB Member Rufus Watson, BAAB Member Eric Baird, BAAB Member Al Wahbey, BAAB Member Henry C. Tribble, BAAB Member Vienne Johnson Niehans, BAAB Member Andre Levy, BAAB Member Phil Tindall, Staff Liaison Member, BAAB Kate Warner, HAAB Member Maria Grimaldo, HAAB Member ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: Jerome Van Hook II, NAACP Kat Jones, NAACP Barbara Turrentine-Bowe, Resident Kim Long, Resident Bernice Moore, Resident Chris Straton, Resident Russ Reddick, Resident Victor Valdes, Las Naciones News The April 29, 1999 special joint meeting of the Collier County Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board (HAAB) and the Black Affairs Advisory Board (BAAB) commenced at approximately 7:20 P.M. A quorum of five (5) members were present from HAAB and six (6) members were present from BAAB. HAAB Chairman, Frank Rodriguez called the meeting to order. Frank Rodriguez welcomes BAAB and the community members present, and the NAACP. Mr. Rodriguez reminds everyone that this special meeting was scheduled for two (2) issues: I) The appointment of Dr. White as Superintendent of Collier County Public Schools. 2) Making the official language of Collier County. Appointment of Superintendent: Chairman Frank Rodriguez asked the NAACP President, Jerome Vanhook, for input regarding the selection of the School Board Superintendent. Mr. Vanhook states the community should come together as to what changes we want; regardless if Dan White is Superintendent. He stated all findings have been submitted to the State and that they will look at everything. "We need to find a resolution as a group." Mr. Vanhook feels the community needs to come together, because we are the ones who put these people there, talking about the School Board members. Mr. Vanhook also stated that we need more minorities on boards. BAAB Chairman, Fitzgerald Frater, asked Mr. Vanhook if we were trying to reverse the contract. Mr. Vanhook stated that it's a fine line, that the video shows everything. He feels the School Board are not supportive for the community, therefore, we need to make changes by having these people removed by voting. Frank Loney expresses his feelings towards the School Board members. He feels that they do not listen to the community, that a meeting held in Immokalee shows clearly that the School Board members do not listen to the community. Mr. Vanhook assures the board members that the School Board members and Dr. White are nervous. Mrs. Niehans recognizes Mrs. Long and explains she was in the committee for the search of the superintendent position and that she has met with Dan White. BAAB Chairman, Fitzgerald Frater, explains that our goal is to reverse the position of Dan White and come up with a plan to accomplish it. Were the School Board members correct in appointing Dan White as Superintendent. Frank Rodriguez explains that we do need to come up with a strategy. He explains that we are talking about legal issues on whether the School Board meeting was appropriate. Feels the community should have input without the community being put with laws. Mrs. Niehans explains that regardless if the Board broke laws, they should answer to the community and be accountable for any violations. Mrs. Turrentine-Bowe explains that Dr. White has not yet taken the position that has been offered to him. That on May 6,1999, he will make that decision. 2 Mr. Tribble asked was the public informed of the meeting. Mr. Vanhook explains that the public was not informed or at least not appropriately. That they declared it an emergency meeting, but it did not fall in compliance with statute. Mr. Vanhook explained the definition of an emergency meeting; being a danger to safety, health, etc. He state the Board only came up with teacher morality. He further explains that the motion brought on was improper. Mr. Tribble suggests a committee should be formed to write a letter to the School Board. BAAB Chairman suggests we get the copy of the newspaper, the video and have someone review it and see if they were in compliance and then write a letter and be specific n the findings. Mr. Vanhook reads some of the complaints prepared by the NAACP and the community. He advises that they have done that and they have submitted it to the State. He also advises that there is no contract regarding the interim. Mrs. Levy suggests that the Board request that no action be taken until the investigation on the charges are complete. Mr. Tribble suggests that along with our request, that we explain to them why no action should be taken, and request a response. The public explains that the Board is already in litigation. Mr. Maiialich reads some of the ordinance of the Boards duties. Mr. Vanhook explains that we are going to have to move back and let the State do its investigation, because everything has been given to them including the tape. BAAB Chairman, Fitzgerald Frater, suggests that an attorney be detained to review the findings. Mr. Watson asked that we suggest that the position for Superintendent be delayed until the investigation. Mrs. Levy makes a motion that a resolution be made to be ready on May 5, 1999, pending the findings of the attorney, whether its legaL Frank Loney seconds the motion. Mrs. Niehans explains that even if the findings are legal, that what the School Board did was wrong. Ramiro Maiialich stated that the Board did not have a counsel and that we should be aiming at the community. David Correa explains that we should submit a letter to the School Board regarding the Superiptendent position and that this should not be a minority issue, that we should get white people involved. 3 Mrs. Levy withdrawals her motion. Mr. Watson motions that both Boards will ask the Collier County School Board not to name a permanent superintendent until the selection process for those who have not gone through the screening. Mrs. Levy seconds the motion. Motion carries unanimously by both Boards. English as the Official Language: Chairman Frank Rodriguez gives a brief on the last HAAB meeting regarding making English the official language for Collier County. He explained to the members that a letter was sent out on April 26, 1999, requesting that the resolution be rescinded. Mr. Rodriguez stated that he had spoken with Commissioner Constantine and that he was willing to bring input to his board regarding diversity. He feels that the issues on the resolution are being looked at differently now, therefore, this was a great opportunity for input to be given. He feels a resolution for implementation for polices being changed for diversity. To help expand Collier County with diversity along with bringing other businesses from different countries. Mr. Rodriguez stated that the Board would not rescind the resolution for the sake of the Board's decision. Frank Loney states that the resolution was based on a letter from California. Mr. Tribble suggests that we request as to why they did what they did. HAAB Chairman motions that a letter of support be sent to Collier County Board of Commissioners in regards to rescinding the resolution. Second by Rufus Watson. Motion carries unanimously. The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:05 P.M. Prepared by: Dora Vidaurri, HAAB Member Approved by the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board on _ Day of June, 1999. Frank Rodriguez, Chairman Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board 4 OS/22/1992 19:03 941-417-1498 LAS NACIONES NEWS: PAGE 02 In CoUler County April 22, 1999 COMPLIANT f-o ~ r lc. l.A/ t- Victor A. Vald6. Publisher and Editor of Las Naciones News, came for mean of the present letter to make a I; 'nnal criminal complaint against the Collier County School Board's Members. And as ground ;,,, ,uch complaint Sllld: On Monday April 19, 1999 Collier County School Board call to an Emergency Meeting, ignoring the Hispanic And the Haitian Community. School Board failed to announce the meeting, according FL Sl. NO 50.011 and 50.021. School Board's J11embers intentionally hide the meeting from Hispanics and Haitians, with the purpose of appoinled Dr Don White as Collier County School Superintendent, depriving Hispanics and I LUllans of the rights to express theirs concem and opinions. Hispanics and Haitians were not aware of this meeting do to the total lack of announcements directed to our.> communities. Note: Las Naci.:Jnes Publish public announcement that result of Hispanic community interest, for free. ~(j.~ Victor A. Valdt\s Also Grandfather nf 8 children attending Collier County Schoo\. DON HLNTER, SHERIFF * Colllu CUUDly ShrrUr's OfTict O:~llier COl.ln.IY Go<,.o:tnmCr11 C t:nl.::r Btdg 1 ~ ~I)J E:l..,\ T J.I11I:1ml Trail .. Naples.. FlomlJ. '-'II?: (9-1\l 774-~)4 PLEASE ALLOW' TO 5 WORKI~G DAYS FOR YOCR REPO"T TO BE PROCESSED 8RI"G ,HIS CA!U) W"H YOL TO OBTAI' A COPY OF ,HE REPORT CASH l./S9'l()-'1'L DEPLTYltJ.J~..Y__ ,.,-.........' ,.~ -- 2-r--- ~PECIAL JOINT MEETING OF Th ~ HISPANIC AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD AND THE BLACK AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES OF MEETING of April 29, 1999 at the County Commission Meeting Room, Naples, Florida PRESENT: ABSENT: Frank Rodriguez, Chairman, HAAB Dora Vidaurri, HAAB Member Pete Cade, HAAB Member David Correa, HAAB Member Faye Reddick, HAAB Member Frank Loney, HAAB Member Ramiro Maiialich, Chief Assistant County Attorney and HAAB Staff Liaison Member Fitzgerald Frater, Chairman, BAAB Robert Bennett, BAAB Member Rufus Watson, BAAB Member Eric Baird, BAAB Member Al Wahbey, BAAB Member Henry C. Tribble, BAAB Member Vienne Johnson Niehans, BAAB Member Andre Levy, BAAB Member Phil Tindall, Staff Liaison Member, BAAB Kate Warner, HAAB Member Maria Grimaldo, HAAB Member ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: Jerome Van Hook II, NAACP Kat Jones, NAACP Barbara Turrentine-Bowe, Resident Kim Long, Resident Bernice Moore, Resident Chris Straton, Resident Russ Reddick, Resident Victor Valdes, Las Naciones News The April 29, 1999 special joint meeting of the Collier County Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board (HAAB) and the Black Affairs Advisory Board (BAAB) commenced at approximately 7:20 P.M. A quorum of five (5) members were present from HAAB and six (6) members were present from BAAB. HAAB Chairman, Frank hJdriguez called the meeting to order. _ rank Rodriguez welcomes BAAB and the community members present, and the NAACP. Mr. Rodriguez reminds everyone that this special meeting was scheduled for two (2) issues: 1) The appointment of Dr. White as Superintendent of Collier County Public Schools. 2) Making the official language of Collier County. Appointment of Superintendent: Chairman Frank Rodriguez asked the NAACP President, Jerome Vanhook, for input regarding the selection of the School Board Superintendent. Mr. Vanhook states the community should come together as to what changes we want; regardless if Dan White is Superintendent. He stated all findings have been submitted to the State and that they will look at everything. "We need to find a resolution as a group." Mr. Vanhook feels the community needs to come together, because we are the ones who put these people there, talking about the School Board members. Mr. Vanhook also stated that we need more minorities on boards. BAAB Chairman, Fitzgerald Frater, asked Mr. Vanhook if we were trying to reverse the contract. Mr. Vanhook stated that it's a fine line, that the video shows everything. He feels the School Board are not supportive for the community, therefore, we need to make changes by having these people removed by voting. Frank Loney expresses his feelings towards the School Board members. He feels that they do not listen to the community, that a meeting held in Immokalee shows clearly that the School Board members do not listen to the community. Mr. Vanhook assures the board members that the School Board members and Dr. White are nervous. Mrs. Niehans recognizes Mrs. Long and explains she was in the committee for the search of the superintendent position and that she has met with Dan White. BAAB Chairman, Fitzgerald Frater, explains that our goal is to reverse the position of Dan White and come up with a plan to accomplish it. Were the School Board members correct in appointing Dan White as Superintendent. Frank Rodriguez explains that we do need to come up with a strategy. He explains that we are talking about legal issues on whether the School Board meeting was appropriate. Feels the community should have input without the community being put with laws. Mrs. Niehans explains that regardless if the Board broke laws, they should answer to the community and be accountable for any violations. Mrs. Turrentine-Bowe explains that Dr. White has not yet taken the position that has been offered to him. That on May 6, 1999, he will make that decision. 2 Mr. Tribble asked wa, ,ne public informed of the meeting. Mr. Vanhookoexplains that the public was not informed or at least not appropriately. That they declared it an emergency meeting, but it did not fall in compliance with statute. Mr. Vanhook explained the definition of an emergency meeting; being a danger to safety, health, etc. He state the Board only came up with teacher morality. He further explains that the motion brought on was improper. Mr. Tribble suggests a committee should be formed to write a letter to the School Board. BAAB Chairman suggests we get the copy of the newspaper, the video and have someone review it and see if they were in compliance and then write a letter and be specific n the findings. Mr. Vanhook reads some of the complaints prepared by the NAACP and the community. He advises that they have done that and they have submitted it to the State. He also advises that there is no contract regarding the interim. Mrs. Levy suggests that the Board request that no action be taken until the investigation on the charges are complete. Mr. Tribble suggests that along with our request, that we explain to them why no action should be taken, and request a response. The public explains that the Board is already in litigation. Mr. Maiialich reads some of the ordinance of the Boards duties. Mr. Vanhook explains that we are going to have to move back and let the State do its investigation, because everything has been given to them including the tape. BAAB Chairman, Fitzgerald Frater, suggests that an attorney be detained to review the findings. Mr. Watson asked that we suggest that the position for Superintendent be delayed until the investigation. Mrs. Levy makes a motion that a resolution be made to be ready on May 5, 1999, pending the findings of the attorney, whether its legal. Frank Loney seconds the motion. Mrs. Niehans explains that even if the findings are legal, that what the School Board did was wrong. Ramiro Mafialich stated that the Board did not have a counsel and that we should be aiming at the cornmunity. David Correa explains that we should submit a letter to the School Board regarding the Superintendent position and that this should not be a minority issue, that we should get white people involved. 3 Mrs. Levy withdrawals her motion. - - Mr. Watson motions that both Boards will ask the Collier County School Board not to name a permanent superintendent until the selection process for those who have not gone through the screening. Mrs. Levy seconds the motion. Motion carries unanimously by both Boards. English as the Official Language: Chairman Frank Rodriguez gives a brief on the last HAAB meeting regarding making English the official language for Collier County. He explained to the members that a letter was sent out on April 26, 1999, requesting that the resolution be rescinded. Mr. Rodriguez stated that he had spoken with Commissioner Constantine and that he was willing to bring input to his board regarding diversity. He feels that the issues on the resolution are being looked at differently now, therefore, this was a great opportunity for input to be given. He feels a resolution for implementation for polices being changed for diversity. To help expand Collier COUlJty with diversity along with bringing other businesses from different countries. Mr. Rodriguez stated that the Board would not rescind the resolution for the sake of the Board's decision. Frank Loney states that the resolution was based on a letter from California. Mr. Tribble suggests that we request as to why they did what they did. HAAB Chairman motions that a letter of support be sent to Collier County Board of Commissioners in regards to rescinding the resolution. Second by Rufus Watson. Motion carries unanimously. The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:05 P.M. Prepared by: Dora Vidaurri, HAAB Member Approved by the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board onJ!ltlpay of June, 1999. 4 85/22/1992 19:03 941-417-1498 LAS NAC ][)NES NEWS: PAGE 02 -- In Collier County April 22, 1999 COMPLIANT G~~r L,.;J t Victor A. Valdt's. Publisher and Editor of Las Naciones News, came for mean of the present teller to mak," a 1\'l1nal criminal complaint against the Collier County School Board's Members. And as ground t"r such complaint said: On Monday April 19, 1999 Collier County School Board call to an Emergency Meeting. ignoring the Hispanic And the Haitian Community. School Board [uk" to announce the meeting, according Fl. St. NO 50.011 and 50.021. Scbool Board's members intentionally hide the meeting from Hispanics and Haitians, with the purpose of appoin.ed Dr Don White as Collier County School Superintendent, depriving Hispanics and Il:\itians of the rights to express theirs concern and opinions. Hispanics and Haitians were not aware of this meeting do to the total lack of announcements directed to our:, communities. Note: Las Naci.,""s Publish public announcement that result of Hispanic community interest, for free. -d/.. (l.J/6 Victor A. Vald~s Also GrandfalhlT of II children attending Collier County School. 00!'i HeNTER. SHERiFf * ColH~r Councy Shrrur's OfTict CCl1i~f Count)' Go"o;rnmt'nl C.:nlcf Bl(j~ 1 ~JI)\ E::I."\r TJfT1\:.iml Trail .. Nllpl~~. Fiom.lJ. q 112 (~1177"'-~)~ PLEASE ALLOW' TO 5 WORKI~G DAYS FOR YOCR REPORT TO BE PROCESSED BR':>;G THIS CARl> WITH YOC TO OBTAI"" COPY OF THE REPORT. CASE' L/S9<Jo-7'1 {)EPL TV 10' j:!Jo--'l'~_ "'1".\1 ...... ,.~ 2r- METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA .11>> ".Ir~ ~Jl" STEPHEN P. CLARK CENTER HISPANIC AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD SUITE 665 111 N'w. 1 st STREET MIAMI, FLORIDA 33128-1966 (305) 375.5270 FAX (305) 375-5715 April 19, 1999 Angel Larrua Chairperson Mr. Frank Rodriguez Chairperson Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board 3301 East Tamiami Trail Naples, n 34112 Dear Mr. Rodriguez: On behalf of the Miami-Dade County Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board (MDCHAAB), I am writing to you regarding the English-only Resolution passed by the Collier County Commission without consultation with the Hispanic Affairs Board. We at the MDCHAAB believe that the Commission should have asked your Board for advice regarding the approval of the resolution. We agree with you, this is an unjust decision that antagonizes people and can cause a lot of divisiveness. We don't see the need for such a resolution, "English is already the official language of the United States and florida." We as representatives of the Hispanic community, can't allow things like this, that create divisiveness in the community. Our mission is to maintain the community united. Therefore, we at the MDCHAAB are in total agreement with you, and want to extend our support to the Collier County Hispanic Affairs Board on such an important issue. Please, let us know if we could be of assistance to you and the Board. Our telephone number is (305) 375-2104. cc: Hon. Jim Carter, Commissioner Collier County Board of County Commissioners <.0 n '0 0 :r::> C 0 v :.::: ^' - -, N -( C-J W - >- . v ""--' - :'ul:: -- --T'! c: r0 :.:.::.:' - ~- 1': <,n C'\ -< ESTABLISHED BY DADE COUNTY ORDINANCE No. 92-41 IN 1992. AT THE REQUEST OF COMMISSIONER ALEX PENELAS April 19, 1999 #1r~ "X, STEPHEN P. CLARK CENTER HISPANIC AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD SU ITE 665 111 NW. 1st STREET MIAMI, FLORIDA 33128-1966 (305) 375-5270 FAX (305) 375-5715 METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA _iD Angel LalTUa Chairperson Honorable Jim Carter commissioner Collier County Board of County Commissioners 3301 East Tamiami Trail Naples, Florida 34112 Dear Commissioner Carter: On behalf of the Miami-Dade County Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board (MDCHAAB), I am writing to you regarding the English-only Resolution that the Collier County Commission passed without consultation with the Collier County Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board. We, the Miami HAAB members, are very disappointed with the way the Commission handled this issue. The Board of County Commissioners should have sought the advice of the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board regarding the passage of the resolution. As members of the Miami HAAB, we believe that there is no need to pass an English-only resolution. "English is already the official language of the united States and Florida." This decision would create divisiveness in the community. We as representatives of the Hispanic Community can't allow divisiveness in the community. On the contrary, our mission is to maintain the community united. Therefore, we urge you, to request some feed back regarding this resolution from your Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board. We also urge you to rescind the resolution. This is absolutely necessary if we want to maintain the community united. '0 ("") ~,O <20 ::r.>o '-- -0 -..,,- " ~,~. -.-. :;0 -~ , '" -<() W r'o' ~c - ...,., " _:..'. (:J '" - - ~..-". '. -"-~- '-'1 ....-: 'I a; ,..-- - cc: Mr. Frank Rodriguez, Chairperson / Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board, Collier County ESTABLISHED BY DADE COUNTY ORDINANCE No. 92-41 IN 1992. AT THE REQUEST OF COMMISSIONER ALEX PENELAS COLLIER COUNTY DAVID C. WEIGEL COLLIER COUNTY ATTORNEY April 26, 1999 Heidi F. Ashton Romiro Maiialich Thomes C. Palmer Michael W. Pettit Marni M. Scuderi Marjorie M. Student Melissa A. Vasquez Robert N. Zachary 3301 Tamiami Trail East Naples, Flarida 34112-4902 Telephane: (941) 774-8400 FAX: (941) 774-0225 Email: atlarney@naples.net Board Members Collier County Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board Re: April 29, 1999 Joint Meeting of the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board and the Black Affairs Advisory Board Dear Members: A special joint meeting of the Hispanic Affairs and the Black Affairs advisory boards has been requested by the Chairmen to be held this Thursday evening, April 29, 1999. Please find enclosed the agenda for this special meeting. In addition, I am enclosing copies of the following A Editorial Opinion by the Naples Daily News Staff regarding the appointment of Dan White as Superintendent of Collier County Public Schools. B. Contract between the School Board of Collier County, Florida and Dan White to employ Dan White as Superintendent of Collier County Schools. C. Letter from Jerome Van Hook, President of the NAACP of Collier County, to the Naples Daily News Editor regarding appointment of Dan White as Superintendent of Collier County Public Schools and the Resolution to declare English as the official language of Collier County Government. D. A copy of Collier County Resolution No. 99-205, adopting English as the official language of Collier County Government. E. Copies ofletters from the Chairperson of the Metropolitan Dade County Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board to Chairman Frank Rodriguez and Commissioner Jim Carter regarding the English-only Resolution. The Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board April 26, 1999 Page Two If you are unable to attend this special meeting, please contact me as soon as possible. Sincerely, ~~ Ramiro Maiialich Chief Assistant County Attorney RM!kn enclosures cc: David C. 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School Board's Jll"Jll\1ers intentionally hide the meeting from Hispanics and Haitians, with the purpose of appoin1ed Or Don White as Collier County School Superintendent, depriving Hispanics and IIJ.itians of the rights to express theirs concern and opinions. Hispanics and Haitians were not aware of this meeting do to the total lack of announcements directed to ours communities. Note: Las Naci.ml'S Publish public announcement that result of Hispanic community interest, for free. J/.A (j'.J/6 Victor A. Vald~s Also Grandfathl'r of II children attending Collier County School. DON HeNTER, SHERIff * Collier CUUDlY ShrrUl's Offict O.ll1ier CQI,In.ty Gcn,:o:rnmt:nt C.:n(~f Bld~ 1 Bi)J f:J.,t TJJT1\:.Iml TraIl . Nuple!>. F1QrH1J. q I]:! (~..l. \ l 774-4-l3.$ PLEASE ALLOW' TO 5 WORKI~G DAYS FOR YOeR REPORT TO BE PROCESSED BR1:>;G THIS CARD WITH VOL TO OBTAl:>; "COPY OF THE REPORT. CASE' tf59'1() - '1 '1 lJEPL TV ItJ . J;3PJ~_ ....1..... ",. I-~ - 2...r