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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 4:34 pm by Chairman Jamie Haynes.

• Edith I. Starke Elementary School recited the Pledge
• District Performing Arts Educators performed the National Anthem

Pledge Anthem 5-09-23 Board Meeting

Agenda Changes 

• The superintendent recommends approval of the agenda.

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Superintendent's Announcements and Comments

National Nurses Week – May 6-12, 2023

Virtual Parent University – May 11, 2023

Project SEARCH Graduation – May 24, 2023

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Administrative Appointments

Mr. Michael Degirolmo, Principal of DeLand High School

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Recognitions

Recognition of Students – All-State Musicians

44 students from 19 schools received all-state honors this year across the categories of orchestra, chorus, band, and elementary music.

Recognition of Students – Early Learning Garden at DeLand High School

Hanna, Ms. Sandy Ryder, Principal Degirolmo, and some of the DeLand High School Bullpups

 

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Public Participation Concerning Items on the Agenda

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Removal of Items from Consent Agenda / Approval of Consent Agenda

• The superintendent recommends approval of all items in the consent agenda

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Items removed from Consent Agenda

• None

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Human Resource Update

Presentation – New Teacher Academy

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Public Participation - 6:00 PM

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Board Action Items

• 19.01 - Adoption of Proposed Amendments to School Board Policy 202, "Establishment of Attendance Areas - PASSED
• 19.02 Adoption of School Board Policy 427 - Employee Technology Use - PASSED
• 19.03 Adoption of School Board Policy 219 - Student Technology Use - PASSED
• 19.04 Adoption of School Board Policy 527 - Software Selection, Adoption and Retirement - PASSED
• 19.05 Adoption of School Board Policy 205 - Transfer and Withdrawal of Students - PASSED
• 19.06 Adoption of School Board Policy 309 – Homework - PASSED
• 19.07 Adoption of School Board Policy 410 - Duties of Instructional Personnel - PASSED
• 19.08 Adoption of School Board Policy 412 - Employee Personnel Files - PASSED
• 19.09 Adoption of School Board Policy 413 - Unfair Labor Practices Charges - PASSED
• 19.10 Adoption of School Board Policy 414 - Liability of Board Members and Managerial Employees - PASSED
• 19.11 Adoption of School Board Policy 416 - Screening Selection and Appointment of School-Based Instructional Administrative Personnel - PASSED
• 19.12 Adoption of School Board Policy 424 - Legal Responsibility for Civil or Criminal Actions - PASSED
• 19.13 Adoption of School Board Policy 503 - Optional Face Coverings - PASSED
• 19.14 Adoption of School Board Policy 516 - Archives and Records Management Program - PASSED
• 19.15 Adoption of School Board Policy 807 - Public Notification (For Review of Student Records) - PASSED
• 19.16 Adoption of School Board Policy 808 - Foreign Exchange Programs - PASSED
• 19.17 Adoption of School Board Policy 320 - Media Selection of Print and Non-Print Materials - PASSED
• 19.18 Superintendent's Evaluation Too - PASSED

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Public Participation

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Items from the Board

• SBM Haynes - spoke regarding approving the previous evaluation instrument for the school board attorney as well as completing the Superintendent’s evaluation.
• SBM Colón - spoke regarding graduation season and the excitement that surrounds
• SBM Persis - spoke regarding bus transportation with high school sports teams, the iReady testing, and the code of conduct feedback.

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Next School Board Meetings

• School Board Meeting

Tuesday, May 23, 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 9:10 p.m.

 

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