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Board Bites - October 22, 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

The meeting was called to order at 4:32 p.m. by Ms. Jamie Haynes, Chair.

  • Students from Pine Trail Elementary recited the Pledge

Pledge 10-22-24 Board Meeting

  • National Anthem:
    • Mr. Scott Niebauer, Music Teacher, Citrus Grove Elementary, guitar

National Anthem 10-22-24 Board Meeting


Agenda Changes 

  • None.

Approval of Agenda

  • The superintendent recommends approval of the agenda. - Passed


Superintendent's Announcements and Comments

  • National School Lunch Week 

  • TOTY Reception 

  • Pierson Dual Language Program Showcase  

  • Upcoming Important Dates 

    • 10/21-25 – National School Bus Safety Week 

    • 11/3 – Daylight Savings Time Ends (Fall Back) 

    • 11/11 – Veterans Day Holiday (No School) 

  • Hurricane Relief Efforts: view video


Recognitions

recognition

-Taylor Axelsen, Tomoka Elementary {in absentia} 

-Ronald Lundy, McInnis Elementary {in absentia}  

-Delilah Burgess, Sugar Mill Elementary {in absentia} 

-Elise Mazzarella, River Springs Middle {in absentia} 

-Emily McCoy, River Springs Middle 

-Lily Kalweit, New Smyrna Beach Middle {in absentia}  

-Izabelle Jean, Atlantic High 

-Kate Dritenbas, Spruce Creek High 

-Julia Turek, University High 

-Heather Norris, Coordinator, ELA 

-Dr. Desiree Rybinski, Coordinator, Instructional Materials & Media Services 

-Bobby Latmore, Manager, Community Relations and Outside Events, Daytona Tortugas 

 

recognition

-Janice Faust, Custodial Coordinator 

-Christopher Evans, Custodial Supervisor 

-Eddie Malave, Custodial Supervisor 

-Chase Otero, Custodial Warehouse Supervisor 

-Jason Strocchia,  Custodial Supervisor 

-Stephen Telfare,  Custodial Supervisor 

-Rodney Smith, Director, Facilities Maintenance & Operations 

-John Widick, Assistant Director, Facilities Maintenance & Operations 

 

recognition

-Antonio King, Warehouse Manager 

-Ivory Jones, Warehouse Specialist over Drivers & Surplus 

-Julio Quinones, Warehouse Specialist over Warehouse & Logistics 

-George Neville, Warehouse Specialist over Assets and Deletions 

-Rodney Smith, Director, Facilities Maintenance & Operations 

-John Widick, Assistant Director, Facilities Maintenance & Operations 

 


Administrative Appointments

Administrative Appointments

Sarah Lux, Public Information Officer, Community Information Services 

 

Administrative Appointments

Timothy Thomas Jr., Budget Coordinator, Financial Services 

 

Administrative Appointments

Jonathan Booher, Accounting Coordinator, Financial Services 

 


Public Participation Concerning Items on the Consent Agenda


Removal of Items from Consent Agenda

  • None

Approval of Consent Agenda

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


Public Participation


Board Action Items

  • 18.01 - 2024-2025 School Improvement Plans - Passed
  • 18.02 - Adoption of Proposed Amendments to School Board Policy 303 - Special Programs and Procedures for Exceptional Students - Passed
  • 18.03 - Adoption of Proposed Amendments to School Board Policy 510 - Safety and Security of Students, Personnel and Property and Law Enforcement Guidelines - Passed
  • 18.04 - Resolution No. 2024-17 - Approval of Certificates of Participation, Series 2025A - Passed
  • 18.05 - Resolution No. 2024-18 - Approval of Certificates of Participation, Series 2024-BAN - Passed

VCS Board Leasing Corporation 

Time: Recess School Board Meeting and Convene Leasing Corporation: 7:17 p.m.

  • 19.02 - Resolution No. 2024-19LC - Authorizing Execution and Delivery of Certificates of Participation, Series 2025A - Passed
  • 19.03 - Resolution No. 2024-20LC - Authorizing Execution and Delivery of Certificates of Participation, Series 2024-BAN - Passed

Time: Adjourn Leasing Corporation and Reconvene School Board Meeting: 7:19 p.m.


Public Participation


Next School Board Meeting

  • Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. in the Board Room, DeLand Administrative Complex

Meeting Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned by Chair Haynes at 7:30 p.m.


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Media Contact:

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