District Newsroom

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

 

Opening

Meeting was called to order at 4:34 pm by Chairman Jamie Haynes.

• Cypress Creek Elementary School recited the Pledge
• Seabreeze High School performed the National Anthem

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Agenda Changes 

• The superintendent recommends approval of the agenda.

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Superintendent's Announcements and Comments

December 19, 2022 - Winter Holiday Begins (Schools are closed)

January 2, 2023 - Teacher Duty Day/Student Holiday (Schools are closed)

January 3, 2023 - Classes Resume

January 18, 2023 - Eastside School Choice Fair at the Lemerand Student Center at DSC from 5:30-7:30 PM

January 23, 2023 - Westside School Choice Fair at The Center at Deltona from 5:30-7:30 PM

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Administrative Appointments

The school board approved the following Administrative Appointment: 

Cesar Henao as Manager, Field Support, Technology Services

 

The school board approved the following Assistant Principal Appointments:

Hannah Hendricks as ESE Assistant Principal, Deltona Middle School

Todd Leathead as Data Assistant Principal, Silver Sands Middle School

 

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Recognitions

Recognition of Staff - Ingrid Cruz, Elementary School Counseling Specialist for Volusia County Schools, who has been named the Florida School Counselor Association School Counselor Advocate: District Leader for 2023!

 

Recognition of Seabreeze High School CTE Programs and Academies

 

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Public Participation Concerning Items on the Agenda

• None

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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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Items removed from Consent Agenda

• None

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Human Resource Update

Human Resources Update

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Public Participation - 6:00PM

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Board Action Items

• 19.01 Request to Advertise Policy 614 Educational Facilities Impact Fee - Passed
• 19.02 Authorization to Advertise Amendments to School Board Policy 202, "Establishment of Attendance Areas" - Passed
• 19.03 Update to Five Year Work Program: Edith I. Starke Elementary and Turie T. Small Elementary - Passed
• 19.04 2023 School Board Meeting Calendar - Passed
• 19.05 2023 School Board Representation - Passed

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Public Participation

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Items from the Board

• SBM Haynes - Mrs. Haynes thanked all of the speakers and wished everyone Happy Holidays.
• SBM Burnette - Mrs. Burnette spoke concerning the participation at the meeting. She wished Mainland HS Football good luck in their upcoming game. She also wished everyone Happy Holidays.
• SBM Colón – Mr. Colón spoke concerning the growth in our community and an intercom issue. He also wished everyone Happy Holidays. 
• SBM Thompson – Mrs. Thompson shared her appreciation for the speakers at the meeting. She also spoke concerning discipline issues and wished everyone Happy Holidays.
• SBM Persis – Mr. Persis spoke regarding Board Meeting protocol. He also wished everyone Happy Holidays. 

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Next School Board Meetings

• School Board Meeting

Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. in the Board Room, District Administrative Complex

Workshop/Work Session on Tuesday, December 10, 2023, at 12:30  p.m. 

 

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Meeting Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Haynes at 8:31 p.m.

 

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