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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 4:41 p.m. by Ms. Jamie Haynes, Chair.

• River Springs Middle School of Technology and Innovation recited the Pledge
• Stacey Flowers, River Springs Middle School of Technology and Innovation Teacher, performed the National Anthem

Pledge Anthem 5-14-24 Board Meeting

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Agenda Changes 

• Mr. Colon requested that item 19.01 Adoption of School Board Policy 208E & 208S - Student Code of Conduct and Discipline be removed and tabled to a future 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

• FUTURES Foundation Event 

• Teacher Appreciation Week

• National Mental Health Awareness Month 

• May is Asian & Pacific Island Heritage Month & Military Appreciation Month 

• May 18 – National Speech Pathologist Day 

• May 27 – Memorial Day Holiday 

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Administrative Appointments and Transfers

Greg Turchetta, Public Information Officer, Community Information Services {in absentia} 

 

Recognitions

Recognition – Superintendent’s Spring Reading Challenge Winners

Recognition – Superintendent’s Spring Reading Challenge Winners

Recognition – Schools of Character – Self-control

Recognition – Schools of Character – Self-control

Recognition – Envirothon Winners 

Recognition – Science Olympiad Winners 

Recognition of Student – Robotics Competition Winners

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Public Participation Concerning Items on the Consent Agenda

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Approval of Consent Agenda

• The superintendent recommends approval of all items in the consent agenda with the removal of the School Board Attorney job description from item 13.03 Approval of Job Description Additions and Revisions. - passed

  • Chair Haynes requested to pull the School Board Attorney job description from item 13.03 Approval of Job Descriptions Additions and Revisions and leave the other job descriptions on the item.  The School Board Attorney job description will be considered for a standalone vote.

Approval of Items Removed from the Consent Agenda 

• Mr. Persis made a motion to approve the School Board Attorney job description with the addition of preferred in the fourth bullet and to be posted on May 15 until June 5 at a pay level of 15-17.  - passed

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Public Participation

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Board Action Items

• 19.02 - Adoption of School Board Policy 301 - Primary Education Program - Passed
• 19.03 - Adoption of School Board Policy 302 - Middle School Organization - Passed
• 19.04 - Adoption of School Board Policy 308 - Consistent Performance Standards - Passed
• 19.05 - Adoption of School Board Policy 311 - The School Day - Passed
• 19.06 - Adoption of School Board Policy 316 - School Clubs - Passed
• 19.07 - Adoption of School Board Policy 318 - Biological Experiments on Living and Non-Living Subjects - Passed
• 19.08 - Adoption of School Board Policy 319 - Promotion and Graduation Exercises - Passed
• 19.09 - Adoption of School Board Policy 320 - Media Selection of Print and Non-Print Materials - Passed
• 19.10 - Adoption of School Board Policy 322 - Annual School Calendar - Passed
• 19.11 - Adoption of School Board Policy 323 - Academic Freedom - Passed
• 19.12 - Adoption of School Board Policy 325 - Web Management - Passed
• 19.13 - Adoption of School Board Policy 409 - Duties of Principals - Passed
• 19.14 - Adoption of School Board Policy 415 - Conduct of Employees Regarding Illegal Drug or Alcohol Abuse - Passed
• 19.15 - Adoption of School Board Policy 428 - Staff and Student Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Passed
• 19.16 - Adoption of School Board Policy 506 - Warehousing and Distribution - Passed
• 19.17 - Adoption of School Board Policy 510 - Safety and Security of Students, Personnel and Property - Passed
• 19.18 - Adoption of School Board Policy 522 - Staff Use of School District Cellular Telephones - Passed
• 19.19 - Adoption of School Board Policy 710 - Direct Support Foundation's Annual Budget and Audit Review - Passed
• 19.20 - Authorization to Advertise Proposed Amendments to School Board Policy 702 - Purchasing - Passed
• 19.21 - Contract - Agreement for Purchase and Sale of a Portion of the University High School Property - Passed
• 19.22 - Modification MSA-22-013LS Cengage Learning MSA-22-013LS Advanced Placement Social Studies Materials FY25 - Passed

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Public Participation

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Next School Board Meetings

• School Board Meeting

Tuesday, May 28, 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 10:02 p.m.

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