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
Opening
The meeting was called to order at 4:35 pm.
- Pledge video:
- Timbercrest Elementary students
- National Anthem:
- Performed live in the board room by the Pine Ridge High A Capella Chorus.
Agenda Changes
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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
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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
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Volunteers and Mentor of the Year
01282025 Volunteers and Mentor of the Year
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District Administration Leadership Award - 2025 Resilience Award - National recognition for our district's leadership in hurricane preparedness, student safety, and educational continuity.
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
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Aspiring Leaders' Academy
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Carnegie Hall "Musical Explorers" Partnership
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UNCF Campaign Kickoff
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Important Dates & Events
Recognitions
Recognition of Students - Sheriff's Youth Foundation Safety Awareness Contest
"Safely Rolling to My Destination"
-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 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
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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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