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From left to right: Carl Persis (SBM Dist-4), Jamie Haynes (SBM Dist-1 Chairman), Dr. Carmen Balgobin (Superintendent of Schools), Jessie Thompson (SBM Dist-3), Anita Burnette (SBM Dist-2 Vice Chairman) and Ruben Colón (SBM Dist-5)

 

Opening

Meeting was called to order at 4:33 pm by Chairman Jamie Haynes.

• Blue Lake Elementary recited the Pledge
• Galaxy Middle School performed the National Anthem

Pledge Anthem 4-25-23 Board Meeting

Agenda Changes 

• The superintendent recommends approval of the agenda.

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Superintendent's Announcements and Comments

       Teen Job Fairs – 4/27, 5-7:30pm at Mainland High School & 5/1, 5-7:30 pm at University High School

       Teacher Appreciation Week – May 1 – 5, 2023

       Administrative Professional Day – April 26^th

       School Principal’s Day & Substitute Day on Monday, May 1, 2023

 

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Administrative Appointments

Mrs. Lisa Divina, Coordinator, Planning & Business department

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Recognitions

Recognition of Community Member - Volusia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Recognition - Schools of Character - Self-Control

Ezequiel Mancilla, a student from Taylor Middle High

Recognition - Schools of Character - Self-Control

Mrs. Stephanie Crow, an Office Specialist from South Daytona Elementary

Recognition of Students - State Champions, DeLand High

Mia Rhodes: Traditional and Olympic State Champion

Recognition of Students - State Champions, New Smyrna Beach High

•    Olivia Wilson: Traditional State Champion
•    Olivis Bond-West: Traditional and Olympic State Champion
•    Asha Mahri Manzueta: Traditional and Olympic State Champion
•    Ryan Geary: Traditional State Champion
•    Isaiah McCloud: Traditional State Champion

Recognition of Students - State Champions, Spruce Creek High

•    Boys Weightlifting Team: Olympic and Traditional State Champions
•    Gabe Hernandez: Traditional State Champion
•    Jake Batillo: Olympic State Champion

Recognition of Students - Battle of the Books, Tomoka Elementary

Students:  Valentina Alvardo, Elena Nugent, Carter Edwards, Hayley Lucas, and Deira Rivas

Recognition of Students - Battle of the Books, Southwestern Middle

Students:  JP Stryker, Geneve Loughmiller, Claire Smith, and Quinn Rust

Recognition of Students - Battle of the Books, DeLand High

Students:  Riley Kellogg, Ashlynn Cechowski, Acalayn Foster, Emory Miles, and Riley Garrison

Recognition of Staff - Great People, Great Deeds

Ms. Shelean Burleson, ESE Teacher, Spruce Creek Elementary

Recognition of Staff - Great People, Great Deeds

Ms. Veronica Kiff, School Way Café Manager, Spruce Creek Elementary

Recognition of Volunteers of the Year

Ms. Tina Freed, Adult Volunteer of the Year, DeLand High

Recognition of Volunteers of the Year

Regan Gatz, Youth Volunteer of the Year, Pine Ridge High

Recognition of Volunteers of the Year

Ms. Christine Sands, Senior Volunteer of the Year, Beachside Elementary

Recognition of Volunteers of the Year

Mrs. Alicia Douglas, principal of Enterprise Elementary School, who won the Family Community Involvement Award

Recognition of Volunteers of the Year

Our partner of the Year, Gourmet Kitchen, represented by Alice Serenek

Recognition of Volunteers of the Year

Mentor of the Year, Mr. Michael Jackson, from Galaxy Middle School

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Public Participation Concerning Items on the Agenda

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Removal of Items from Consent Agenda / Approval of Consent Agenda

• The superintendent recommends approval of all items in the consent agenda.

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Public Participation - 6:00 PM

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Board Action Items 

• None

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Public Participation

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Items from the Board

• SBM Haynes - spoke regarding the Job Fair at the Ocean Center, the ESE banquet, the busy calendar this time of the year, and graduation scores.
• SBM Thompson - spoke regarding Teacher Appreciation week is May 1 – 5, 2023.
• SBM Colón - spoke regarding funding for transportation for tutoring.
• SBM Persis - spoke regarding Job Fair event at the Ocean Center.

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Next School Board Meetings

• School Board Meeting

Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. in the Board Room, DeLand Administrative Complex

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Meeting Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Haynes at 8:37 p.m.

 

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