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Board Bites - May 28, 2024
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.
- Pine Trail Elementary School recited the Pledge
- Seabreeze High School performed the National Anthem
Pledge Anthem 5-28-24 Board Meeting
Agenda Changes
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None
Approval or Agenda
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The superintendent recommends approval of the agenda. - Passed
Superintendent's Announcements and Comments
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Graduation
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May 29 – NOT Early Release
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May 31 – Last Day of School & Early Release Day
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June 1 – Superintendent’s Home Run Reading Challenge begins
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June 3 – Bus Brigade
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June 4 – Last Day for Teachers
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June 10-12 – Administrative Institute at University High School
Administrative Appointments and Transfers
Jennifer Dietz, Principal, Holly Hill School
Christina Lapnow, Principal, Deltona High School
Michael Zablo, Principal, Port Orange Elementary School
Jennifer Lastowski, Math Coordinator, Teaching, Leading, and Learning
Recognitions
Recognition – Partnership with Stetson Baptist Church
Rev. Dan Glenn, Senior Pastor, Stetson Baptist Church
Rev. Brad Gwartney, Executive Pastor, Stetson Baptist Church
Recognition – Crime Stoppers Poster Awards - Elementary School
John Reid, Assistant State Attorney, 7th Circuit
Bryce Hammond, Specialist, Visual Arts
Elementary School Level
1st place - Sayde Cohen, 5th grade, Enterprise Elementary School
2nd place – Kalisy Vaquer, 3rd grade, Enterprise Elementary School
3rd place – Brooke Ann Birkhead, 5th grade, Spruce Creek Elementary School
Recognition – Crime Stoppers Poster Awards - Middle School
John Reid, Assistant State Attorney, 7th Circuit
Bryce Hammond, Specialist, Visual Arts
Middle School Level
1st place – Ankie Shi, 6th grade, Deltona Middle School
2nd place – Grace Salado, 7th grade, Southwestern Middle School
3rd place – Lucia Marke-Lares, 6th grade, Ivy Hawn Charter School {in absentia}
Recognition – Crime Stoppers Poster Awards - High School
John Reid, Assistant State Attorney, 7th Circuit
Bryce Hammond, Specialist, Visual Arts
High School Level
1st place – Manolito Roces, 11th grade, Atlantic High School
2nd place – Kathryn Ledden, 11th grade, New Smyrna Beach High School
3rd place – Kaylee Hernandez, 11th grade, Deltona High School {in absentia}
Recognition – Battle of the Books Winners - Westside Elementary School
Westside Elementary: Daniel Aronmalate, Kylie Bell, Shiah Bradley, Corrai Lewis, Sarai R, Coach Tasney Thomas
Recognition – Battle of the Books Winners - Ormond Beach Middle School
Ormond Beach Middle School: Claire Johnston, Razan Daoud, Anthony Rodgers, Ada Oler, MacKenzie Urquhart, Avonelle Thomas, Maci Lekan, Oliver Kester, Coach Heather Ryan {in absentia}, Coach Saundra Murray, Principal Heather Iannarelli
Recognition – Battle of the Books Winners - DeLand High School
DeLand High School: Media Teacher Sheila Butchart, Riley Kellogg, Annika Vega Konarek, Adalyn Foster, Coach Kathryn Battaglino {in absentia}, Principal Michael Degirolmo
Recognition – Schools of Character - Tolerance
Anya Anderson, student, Volusia Online Learning
Dr. Anthony Serianni, Principal
Recognition – Schools of Character - Tolerance
Fran Maddox, Assistant Principal, Ormond Beach Elementary
Recognition of Students and Staff – National Great Reading Games
Dr. Marta Pozo, Contract Manager, Learning Ally
Colleen Kirvan, Alternative Residential Education Administrator
Daytona Juvenile Residential Facility: Cynthia Bogart, Joseph Cioffi {in absentia}
SMA Healthcare (RAP/Beach House): Sheila Cruz
Volusia Regional Juvenile Detention Center: Hope Dutton
Public Participation Concerning Items on the Consent Agenda
Removal of Items from Consent Agenda
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None
Approval of Consent Agenda
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The superintendent recommended approval of all items in the consent agenda.
Public Participation
Board Action Items
- 18.01 - Resolution No. 2024-10: Approval of Refunding Certificates of Participation, Series 2024 - Passed
- 18.02 - Renewal & Modification MSA 22-014LS Printed & Digital Textbooks Bedford, Freeman, & Worth Publishing Group LLC - Passed
Volusia County School Board Leasing Corporation
- 19.01 - Recess School Board Meeting & Convene Leasing Corporation - 6:58 pm
- 19.02 - Resolution No. 2024-11LC: Authorizing execution and delivery of Refunding Certificates of Participation, Series 2024 - Passed
- 19.03 - Adjourn Leasing Corporation & Reconvene School Board Meeting - 6:59 pm
Public Participation
Next School Board Meetings
- School Board Meeting
Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. in the Board Room, DeLand Administrative Complex
Meeting Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned by Chair Haynes at 7:06 p.m.
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