District Newsroom

Dr. Carmen J. Balgobin, Superintendent

Ms. Jamie Haynes, Board Chair, District 1

Mr. Ruben Colón, Board Vice Chair, District 5

Mrs. Donna Brosemer, Board Member, District 4

Mrs. Krista Goodrich, Board Member, District 2

Mrs. Jessie Thompson, Board Member, District 3

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Opening

The meeting was called to order at 4:34 pm.

• Pledge:  led by students from Westside Elementary
• National Anthem:  sung by Joyelle Foster, student, Mainland High
• Moment of silence and reflection
• Speech:  "I Have a Dream" by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
  • Elijah Whittaker, student, University High
  • Kernali Cox, student Timbercrest Elementary
  • Jahsiah Gordon, stduent, Stetson Baptist Christian School

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Agenda Changes 

• None.

Approval of Agenda

• The superintendent recommends approval of the agenda.  - Passed

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Superintendent's Announcements and Comments

• Upcoming Dates & Events

• Literacy Week

• Spruce Creek High School Culinary Ribbon Cutting

02112025 SCHS Culinary Ribbon Cutting 

• Spruce Creek Teacher of the Year Car Giveaway

• Turie T. Small Emedia Center Rededication

02112025 TT Small Media Ctr Rededication 

 

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Recognitions

DeLand High Football Team - Academic Champions

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Administrative Appointments

 

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Public Participation Concerning Items on the Consent Agenda

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Removal of Items from Consent Agenda

• None.

Approval of Consent Agenda

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

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Action on Items Removed from Consent Agenda

• None.

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Public Participation

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Items from the Board 

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Next School Board Meeting

• Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. in the Board Room, DeLand Administrative Complex

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Meeting Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 7:38 pm.

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