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

 

Opening

Meeting was called to order at 4:30 pm by Chairman Jamie Haynes.

• Beachside Elementary School recited the Pledge
• Atlantic High School Marching Band performed the National Anthem

Pledge Anthem 5-23-23 Board Meeting

Agenda Changes 

• The Superintendent, requested that item 5.02 take place before item 5.01, and Mr. Colon requested that Board Action Item 18.01 take place following Item 2.01.

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Superintendent's Announcements and Comments

School Guardian Appreciation Day – May 23, 2023

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Administrative Appointments

Ms. Brenda Leto, as Assistant Director, Reporting Requirements, Information Technology Services.

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Recognitions

Recognition of Students – Crime Stoppers Poster Contest

Crime Stoppers Poster Contest Winners: Mikayla Jeffs, University High; Jessmean Baghdadi, Spruce Creek High; Arianna Hayton, Deltona High; Kennedy Wilson, Creekside Middle; Sofia Leschitz, Creekside Middle; Mattie Law, Ivy Hawn Middle; Kaitlyn Bench, Volusia Pines Elementary; Destini Solano, Enterprise Elementary; Yeriel Trujillo, Enterprise Elementary

Recognition of Students – Safety Awareness Contest

Safety Awareness Contest Winners: Jasmine Vargas, Taylor Middle/High; Valery Arenas, Taylor Middle/High; Alexandra Suarez, Taylor Middle/High; Wyatt Littrell, New Smyrna Beach High

Recognition – Schools of Character – Tolerance

Student Winner - Bella Johnson an 8^th grade student at Silver Sands Middle School (Not pictured).

Staff Winner - Mr. Ryan Andreasen, an ESE teacher at Creekside Middle School.

Recognition of Staff – Great People, Great Deeds

VPK Teacher Ms. Antoria Jones from Holly Hill School.

Recognition of Staff – Great People, Great Deeds

Ms. Ciana Desimini, a school counselor at South Daytona Elementary (not pictured).

Public Participation Concerning Items on the 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

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Human Resource Update

Human Resource Update Presentation

Code of Student Conduct

Student Services Resource and Support Guide

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Public Participation - 6:00 PM

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Board Action Items

• 18.01 - Approval of Value Adjustment Board Citizen Member for 2023 - PASSED

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Public Participation

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Items from the Board

• SBM Burnette - spoke about graduations and awards ceremonies.
• SBM Haynes - spoke about upcoming celebrations, the Florida School Board Association (FSBA) Board of Directors’ designee positions and evaluations.
• SBM Persis - spoke about staff vacancies and transfers.

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Next School Board Meetings

• School Board Meeting

Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. in the Board Room, DeLand Administrative Complex

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Meeting Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Haynes at 7:41 p.m.

 

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