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

Meeting was called to order at 4:35 p.m. by Ms. Jamie Haynes, Chair.

• Heritage Middle School recited the Pledge
• McInnis Elementary School teacher Tawn Thomas performed the National Anthem

Pledge Anthem 6-11-24 Board Meeting

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Agenda Changes 

• Mr. Colón requested that item 16.05 Phase III Documents: Reclaimed Water Connection project at Heritage Middle School and item 16.06 Phase III Documents: Reclaimed Water Connection project at Pine Ridge High School be removed from the agenda. - Passed

Approval or Agenda

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

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Superintendent's Announcements and Comments

• Bus Brigade

  • Congratulations to:

    • Ms. Jacquese Copeland, former Principal of Southwestern Middle School and newly appointed Executive Director, Exceptional Student Education, as the 2024 Secondary Principal of the Year

    • Ms. Angela Polite, Principal of Champion Elementary School, as the 2024 Elementary Principal of the Year

    • Ms. Karen Tubb, Student Transportation Services, as the 2024 non-school-based Support Staff of the Year

    • Ms. Robin Nestok, Citrus Grove Elementary, as the 2024 school-based Support Staff of the Year

• Administrative Institute

• Offices Closed in observance of Juneteenth on Wednesday, June 19 

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Recognitions

Recognition of Students – VCCPTA Reflections State Winners

Recognition of Students – State Cyber Launch / Cyber Patriot

Recognition of Students – State Science Fair

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 amended consent agenda. - Passed

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Public Participation

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Presentations

• District Advisory Council Annual Report  
  • Greg Turchetta, Public Information Officer, Community Information
  • Jennifer Marinaccio, Vice Chair, District Advisory Council

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Board Action Items

• 20.01 - Authorization to Advertise Proposed Amendments to Policy 307 – Student Progression Plan 2024-2026 - Passed
• 20.02 - Authorization to Advertise Proposed Amendments to Policy 511 – Safety of Facilities - Passed
• 20.03 - Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) Advocacy Committee Representative and Alternate. Mr. Colón nominated Mr. Persis as the Representative and Mr. Persis nominated Mr. Colón as the Alternate. - Passed

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Public Participation

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Next School Board Meetings

• School Board Meeting

Tuesday, June 25, 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 7:44 p.m.

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