District Newsroom

 

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

 

Opening

The meeting was called to order at 4:36 p.m. by Ms. Jamie Haynes, Chair.

• National Anthem:

  • on violin - Victoria Senko, Orchestra Teacher, Deltona Middle 

  • on piano - Angie Monahan, Choir Teacher, Seabreeze High 

Anthem 7-30-24 Board Meeting

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Agenda Changes 

• Dr. Carmen J. Balgobin, Superintendent, requested that item 14.08 Modification MSA 22-015LS Savvas Printed & Digital Textbook Adoptions (AP Materials) be moved from the Consent Agenda to a Board Action item per Florida Statute. - Passed

Approval of Agenda

• The superintendent recommends approval of the agenda with stated changes.  - Passed

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Superintendent's Announcements and Comments

• District School Grade Release 

• Harvard Institute - view video

• District Teacher of the Year – ‘Invested in Excellence Award’ 

• SEA Lab Summer Enrichment – view video

• Certified School Board Member – Carl Persis 

• Meet the Teacher & Orientation Dates 

• New School Openings:

  • Turie T. Small Elementary 

  • Tomoka Elementary

• Upcoming Dates 

  • August is: 

    • National Truancy Prevention Month 

    • Get Ready for Kindergarten Month 

  •  July 29 – August 11 is Tax-Free Week 

  • August 5 Preplanning Begins 

  • August 12 is the first day of school for students and the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year! 

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Recognitions

Recognition – Best Communities for Music Education

Congratulations to the students, teachers, staff, and community of Volusia County Schools for earning the designation of ‘Best Communities for Music Education’ by the NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Foundation. 

Recognition – Waterford – Title 1 Schools

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Administrative Appointments

 

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Transfers

NAME	TITLE	TRANSFERRED TO:
Thomas Allard	Coordinator	Exceptional Student Education
David Sanford	Assistant Principal	Citrus Grove Elementary
Mallory Cone	Assistant Principal	Atlantic High
Darlene Gariepy	Assistant Principal	Atlantic High

 

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Public Hearing call to Order – 7:07 PM

• 6.01 - Presentation of the Proposed Tentative District Ad Valorem Property Tax Millage Rates Levy and the Recommended Tentative Volusia County Schools' Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 
• 6.03 - Resolution 2024-13 - Levying the Tentative District Ad Valorem Property Tax Millage Rates for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 - Passed
  • Resolution number 2024-13 adopting tentative millage rates
• 6.04 - Resolution 2024-14 - Adopting the Tentative Volusia County Schools’ Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 - Passed
  • Resolution number 2024-14 adopting tentative millage rates

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Public Hearing Adjourned – 7:40 PM

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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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Public Participation

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Board Action Items

• 14.08 - Modification MSA 22-015LS Savvas Printed & Digital Textbook Adoptions (AP Materials) - Passed
• 21.01 - Dedication of Properties for Homes Bring Hope Affordable Housing Development - Passed
• 21.02 - Approval of Salary Adjustment Proposal for Non-Bargaining Employees - Passed
• 21.03 - Authorization to Adopt Proposed Amendments to School Board Policy 208E & 208S - Student Code of Conduct and Discipline - Passed
• 21.04 - Authorization to Adopt Proposed Amendments to School Board Policy 307 - Student Progression Plan 2024-2026 - Passed
• 21.05 - Authorization to Adopt Proposed Amendments to School Board Policy 511 - Safety of Facilities - Passed
• 21.06 - Memorandum of Understanding Between the School Board and the Town of Pierson - Passed
• 21.07 - AdventHealth Agreement - Passed

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Public Participation

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Next School Board Meeting

• Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. in the Board Room, DeLand Administrative Complex

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Meeting Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned by Chair Haynes at 9:36 p.m.

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