The School Board of Nassau County, Florida

3 Thursday, January 23, 2025 The School Board of Nassau County, Florida “Empowering Others Through A Commitment to Excellence” 1201 Atlantic Avenue Fernandina Bch., Florida 32034 (904) 491-9900 6:30 p.m. A. Meeting Opening Subject 1. Call to Order, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category A. Meeting Opening Type Information, Procedural Invocation - Pledge - File Attachments B. Agenda Subject 1. Adoption of the Agenda Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category B. Agenda Type Action Recommended Action Adopt the agenda. File Attachments Motion & Voting Adopt the agenda. Motion by Lissa Braddock, second by Joe Zimmerman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Joe Zimmerman, Kristi Simpkins C. Superintendent Spotlight Subject 1. Flight Academy Cadets Annual Briefing Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category C. Superintendent Spotlight Type Recognition File Attachments D. Presenters or Special Order Subject 1. Mark Puca “Lets Grab the Tab” Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category D. Presenters or Special Order Type Recognition, Information File Attachments E. Consent Agenda Subject 1. Minutes - Regular Meeting 12/12/2024 Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on December 12, 2024. File Attachments All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Kristi Simpkins, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Joe Zimmerman, Kristi Simpkins Subject 2. Minutes - Nassau School Board Leasing Corporation Meeting 12/12/2024 Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the Nassau School Board Leasing Corporation Meeting held on December 12, 2024. File Attachments All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Kristi Simpkins, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Joe Zimmerman, Kristi Simpkins Subject 3. Personnel Agenda and Addendum Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approve Personnel Agenda and Addendum. Goals Human Resources - Strategy 2 - Competitive salaries, affordable health insurance, incentives, and positive working conditions to retain quality teachers and staff within the school system. File Attachments 20250123-Hodges-Personnel Agenda.pdf (99 KB) 20250123-Hodges-Personnel Addendum.pdf (179 KB) All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Kristi Simpkins, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Joe Zimmerman, Kristi Simpkins Subject 4. Voucher & Warrant Report DEC 2024 Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends approval of this request AGENDA STATEMENT: Approve the Vouchers and Warrants Report (Expenditures) for DEC 2024 ISSUE: The vouchers and warrants are a summary of the financial activities of the School Board. They provide a District-wide view of flow of funds. ALTERNATIVES: The Board's alternatives are: 1. Approve the Vouchers an Warrants report 2. Reject the Vouchers and Warrants report RECOMMENDATIONS: The Superintendent recommends approval of this request RATIONALE: The financial records and accounts of the School Board are maintained and under the direction of the Superintendent with approval of the Board IMPACT STATEMENT: This has no direct financial impact DATA SOURCE: Kim Bernhart; Accounts Payable Accountant SUBMITTED BY: Ellen Harper; Director of Business Services, 904-491-9870 File Attachments 2024-25 DEC24 Vouchers and Warrants Report.pdf (104 KB) All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Kristi Simpkins, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Joe Zimmerman, Kristi Simpkins Subject 5. Student Transfers Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approval requested for student transfers received. NAME FROM CITY TO SCHOOL REASON IN/OUT SCHOOL YEAR Gill, Jaxson BES CIS Parent Preference IN 2024-2025 Leibert, Laura Home School FBMS Sports only IN 2024-2025 Rickenbach Whittaker, Katelyn HMSH CMS Parent Preference IN 2024-2025 Solano, Daniella YMS FBMS Guardian works at FBMS IN 2024-2025 Sweat, Blake BES CIS Parent Preference IN 2024-2025 File Attachments All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Kristi Simpkins, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Joe Zimmerman, Kristi Simpkins Subject 6. Donations Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approve the following donations. File Attachments WES_Donation_20250123.pdf (44 KB) Yms_Donations.pdf (51 KB) YES_DONATIONS.pdf (55 KB) All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Kristi Simpkins, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Joe Zimmerman, Kristi Simpkins Subject 7. Out of County Fieldtrip in Private Vehicles - HMSH FFEA Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Recommend approval for HMSH Guidance Counselor and 2 Senior Student Officers to travel by privately vehicle to Orlando, Florida on January 31 - February 2, 2025 to attend the 2025 Florida Future Educators of American (FFEA) State Conference. File Attachments HMSH Out of County Form - FFEA Convention.pdf (144 KB) 0305_250121121437_001.pdf (75 KB) All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Kristi Simpkins, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Joe Zimmerman, Kristi Simpkins Subject 8. Out of County FieldTrip - YMS - FSPA State Convention Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Request approval for Yulee Middle School Journalism class to attend the FSPA 2025 State Convention April 2-5, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. File Attachments YMS Out of State Fieldtrip_FSPA Convention.pdf (186 KB) All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Kristi Simpkins, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Joe Zimmerman, Kristi Simpkins Subject 9. Out of State Travel for NEA meetings Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Request approval for NESPA president to travel out of state to attend NEA Board meetings. AGENDA STATEMENT: Marian Phillips has been requested by NEA to attend NEA Board meetings not in Florida. ISSUE: Ms. Phillips is seeking permission to travel and NEA will reimburse for her salary cost while away. Her travel cost will be reimbursement directly to Ms. Phillips. ALTERNATIVES: RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve Out of State travel for NESPA president to attend NEA Board meetings. RATIONALE: IMPACT STATEMENT: None DATA SOURCE: NEA SUBMITTED BY: Marian Phillips/Ellen Harper File Attachments Phillips, Marian Annetta _Release Letter_12132024.pdf (211 KB) All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Kristi Simpkins, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Joe Zimmerman, Kristi Simpkins Subject 10. Out of State Travel for Share the Wealth Physical Education Conference Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Request approval for 20 teachers to attend the Share the Wealth Physical Education Conference on January 23-25, 2025 at the Convention Center in Jekyll Island, Georgia. AGENDA STATEMENT: Request approval for 20 teachers to attend the Share the Wealth Physical Education Conference on January 23-25, 2025 in Jekyll Island, Georgia. ISSUE: Out-of-state travel requires Board approval. ALTERNATIVES: RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve Out of State travel for teachers to participate in the Share the Wealth Physical Education Conference in Jekyll Island, Georgia. RATIONALE: Attached documentation IMPACT STATEMENT: DATA SOURCE: SUBMITTED BY: Tia Brown/Ellen Harper File Attachments 0420_001.pdf (832 KB) All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Kristi Simpkins, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Joe Zimmerman, Kristi Simpkins Subject 11. Consent Vote Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) File Attachments All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Kristi Simpkins, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Joe Zimmerman, Kristi Simpkins F. Action Items Subject 1. Employee Compensation Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category F. Action Items Type Action File Attachments Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Kristi Simpkins, second by Shannon Hogue. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Joe Zimmerman, Kristi Simpkins Subject 2. Workshops - Schedule and Livestreaming Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category F. Action Items Type Action, Discussion File Attachments Subject 3. Legislative Priorities Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category F. Action Items Type Action Recommended Action Request approval of the Legislative Priorities as presented. File Attachments 2024-2025 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES (1).pdf (196 KB) Motion & Voting Request approval of the Legislative Priorities as presented. Motion by Shannon Hogue, second by Kristi Simpkins. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Joe Zimmerman, Kristi Simpkins G. Discussion Items Subject 1. Discussion Items Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category G. Discussion Items Type Discussion File Attachments H. Staff Reports Subject 1. Staff Report Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category H. Staff Reports Type Information File Attachments I. Old Business Subject 1. Old Business Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category I. Old Business Type Information File Attachments J. Public Presentations Subject 1. Public Presentations Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category J. Public Presentations Type Information (The School Board cannot take action on input/request(s), but may place an item on the agenda of a subsequent meeting for action). Presentations to the Board are limited to three (3) minutes. ADDRESSING THE BOARD: Individuals or groups may address comments to the School Board at any Regular Meeting by following established procedures. The maximum allotted time for a presentation is three (3) minutes per person. A speaker's time may not be allocated to others. The Board will permit individuals' comments on agenda items at the time the item is under consideration. Individuals must complete a form located on a table near the rear wall of the Board Room. Thirty minutes will be set aside at the end of the meeting for public discussion on non-agenda items. File Attachments K. Superintendent Comments Subject 1. Superintendent Comments Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category K. Superintendent Comments Type Information File Attachments L. Board Comments Subject 1. Ms. Braddock Comments Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category L. Board Comments Type Information File Attachments Subject 2. Ms. Hogue Comments Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category L. Board Comments Type Information File Attachments Subject 3. Ms. Simpkins Comments Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category L. Board Comments Type Information File Attachments Subject 4. Mr. Zimmerman Comments Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category L. Board Comments Type Information File Attachments Subject 5. Ms. Cook Comments Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category L. Board Comments Type Information File Attachments M. Attorney Comments Subject 1. Attorney Comments Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category M. Attorney Comments Type Information File Attachments N. Adjournment Subject 1. Adjournment Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category N. Adjournment Type Information Time adjourned - File Attachments