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Board Bites - January 28, 2025

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


Opening

The meeting was called to order at 4:35 pm.

1282025 Pledge 

  • Pledge video:
    • Timbercrest Elementary students
  • National Anthem:
    • Performed live in the board room by the Pine Ridge High A Capella Chorus.

Agenda Changes 

  • Dr. Carmen J. Balgobin, Superintendent, requested that two items be removed from the agenda:  5.01 Administrative Appointments and 15.01 Response to Unsoliced Letter of Intent to Purchase Property.

Approval of Agenda

  • The superintendent recommends approval of the agenda with requested changes of removing item 5.01 and item 15.01.  - Passed


Superintendent's Announcements and Comments

  • Volunteers and Mentor of the Year

01282025 Volunteers and Mentor of the Year 

 

  • District Administration Leadership Award - 2025 Resilience Award - National recognition for our district's leadership in hurricane preparedness, student safety, and educational continuity.

2025 Resilience Award

Patty Corr, Chief Operating Officer

Rod Smith, Director, Maintenance

John Widick, Assistant Director, Maintenance (in absentia)

Shawn Capman, Coordinator, Maintenance

Rick Dominy, Coordinator, Maintenance

Ken Mitchell, Coordinator, Fire Health & Safety

Ileana Fuentes, Office Specialist III, Maintenance (in absentia)

Dr. Drew Olson, Director, Transportation

Chris Boyer, Assistant Director, Transportation (in absentia)

Betsy Burris, Assistant Director, Transportation

Madsen Cange, Assistant Director, Transportation

Heather DeMeola, Director, School Way Café

Debbie Fisher, Coordinator, Health Services

 

  • Aspiring Leaders' Academy

2025 Aspiring Leaders Academy

 

  • Carnegie Hall "Musical Explorers" Partnership

1282025 Music Explorers 

 

  • UNCF Campaign Kickoff

 

  • Important Dates & Events

01282025 Dates

Recognitions

Recognition of Students - Sheriff's Youth Foundation Safety Awareness Contest

"Safely Rolling to My Destination" 

Safety Contest Winners

-Kyra Clayton, Deltona High, 3rd place winner

     -Dr. Christina Lapnow, Principal, Deltona High

-Caroline Janania, student, Manatee Cove Elementary, 2nd place winner

     -Alicia Douglas, Principal, Manatee Cove Elementary (in absentia)

-Ankie Shi, student, Deltona Middle, 1st place winner

     -Dr. Stephen Hinson, Principal, Deltona Middle (in absentia)

 

 

Safety PSA Winners

Safety Awareness Contest - Public Service Announcement 1st place winners:

-Kristine Gleim, student, University High

-Haley Beck, student, University High

-Julianna Santana, student, University High

-Sophia Nguyen, student, University High

     -Amanda Wiles, Principal, University High

 

 


Public Participation Concerning Items on the Consent Agenda


Removal of Items from Consent Agenda

  • None.

Approval of Consent Agenda

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


Action on Items Removed from Consent Agenda

  • None.

Public Participation


Presentations


Board Action Items

  • 15.01 Response to Unsolicited Letter of Intent to Purchase Property  - (This item was removed from the agenda during the approval process.)

Public Participation


Items from the Board 


Next School Board Meeting

  • Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. in the Board Room, DeLand Administrative Complex

Meeting Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 8:43 pm.


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