District Newsroom

 

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 4:34 p.m. by Ms. Jamie Haynes, Chair.

• Read-Pattillo Elementary School recited the Pledge
• Spruce Creek High School Wind Ensemble performed the National Anthem

Pledge Anthem 9-10-24 Board Meeting

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Agenda Changes 

• None.

Approval of Agenda

• The superintendent recommends approval of the agenda. - Passed

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Superintendent's Announcements and Comments

• National Read A Book Day – video

• FUTURES – Principal of the Year and Support Staff Nominees 

• 9/11 – 9/11 Remembrance Day 

• 9/15 – Hispanic Heritage Month Begins (9/15-10/15) 

• 9/17 – IT Professionals Day 

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Administrative Appointments

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Public Hearing call to Order – 5:30 PM

• 5.01 - Presentation of the Proposed Final District Ad Valorem Property Tax Millage Rates Levy and the Recommended Final Volusia County Schools' Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 
• 5.03 - Resolution 2024-15 - Levying the Final District Ad Valorem Property Tax Millage Rates for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 - Passed
• 5.04 - Resolution 2024-16 - Adopting the Final Volusia County Schools’ Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 - Passed

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Public Hearing Adjourned – 6:02 PM

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Public Participation Concerning Items on the Consent 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. - Passed

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Public Participation

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Presentations

• 16.01 - Superintendent’s Evaluation 

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Board Action Items

• 17.01 - 2024-2025 Uniform Statewide Assessment Calendar  - Passed
• 17.02 - Authorization to Advertise Proposed Amendments to School Board Policy 303 - Special Programs and Procedures for Exceptional Students - Passed
• 17.03 - Authorization to Advertise Proposed Amendments to School Board Policy 510 - Safety and Security of Students, Personnel and Property and Law Enforcement Guidelines - Passed
• 17.04 - New Agreement MSA-2024-7002 Kognity for Advanced Programs - Passed

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Public Participation

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Next School Board Meeting

• Tuesday, September 24, 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 6:35 p.m.

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