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Tuesday, January 20, 2026 · School board meeting record

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The Baker County School Board approved a series of routine financial, operational, and personnel items during their January 20, 2026 meeting. Key actions included approving several federal and state grant proposals, renewing food and service contracts, and authorizing two out-of-state field trips.

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The board approved over $1.7 million in new and amended federal and state grant funding for school programs, including special education and career training, which directly impacts district resources and service availability for the 2025-2026 school year.

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1. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER 3. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. RECOGNITIONS / PRESENTATIONS 5.1 Quarterly Update Presentation by Director of School Safety 5.2 Recognize Pre-K Staff for the High Score on VPK CLASS Assessment 6. APPROVAL TO CORRECT AND / OR ADD ITEMS TO THE FINAL AGENDA 7. REMOVAL OF ROUTINE ITEMS 8. APPROVAL OF ROUTINE ITEMS MINUTES SCHOOL BOARD MEETING (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) Tuesday, January 20, 2026 - 5:00 PM District Board Room (270 South Boulevard East, Macclenny, Florida 32063) Minute Book #40 / Supplemental Book #54 / Page #7 "The Vision of the Baker County School Board is to prepare individuals to be lifelong learners, self-sufficient and responsible citizens of good character." The Baker County School Board met on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the District School Board Room located at 270 South Boulevard East, Macclenny, Florida 32063. The purpose of this meeting was to hold the regularly scheduled Board meeting. Chairperson Jack Baker announced Wyatt Milton would give the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Board Member Mandi Canaday. Chairperson Baker called the meeting of the Baker County School Board to order and asked for a roll call of members. The following Board Members were present to wit: Chairperson Jack Baker Jr., Vice-Chairperson Tiffany McInarnay, Clayton Lyons, Amanda Hodges, and Mandi Canaday. Superintendent Wyatt Milton and School Board Attorney Jeffrey Grosholz were both present for the meeting. There were no public hearings at this meeting. Director Steve Cannon presented a quarterly report summarizing that there were no district school safety compliance findings. Superintendent Milton presented every Pre-K staff member in attendance with a certificate honoring their outstanding achievement on VPK CLASS Assessment. There were no corrections or additions to the agenda. Therefore, no action was taken on this agenda item. Chairperson Baker asked if any Board member wished to remove a routine item for separate consideration. Hearing none, he continued with the items for action. Chairperson Baker entertained a motion from the Board to approve the routine items. As recommended: Mandi Canaday made a motion to approve the routine items, seconded by Tiffany McInarnay. The motion carried 5-0. 1

8.1 Approval of the Personnel Items List for Approval on January 20, 2026. 8.2 Approval of the Minutes of the December 1, 2025, School Board Expulsion Hearing. 8.3 Approval of the Minutes of the December 1, 2025, School Board Expulsion Hearing. 8.4 Approval of the Minutes of the December 1, 2025, School Board Expulsion Hearing. 8.5 Approval of the Minutes of the December 1, 2025, School Board Meeting. 8.6 Approval of Budget Amendment #2 to Grant Proposal for "Stronger Connections" in the Amount of $600,000.00 with No Change in Over All Budget Total. Amendment / Federal / No Matching 8.7 Approval of Amendment #2 Strengthening Career & Technical Education for the 21st Century Act - Perkins V to Include Roll Forward Funds in the Amount of $12,519.00 for a New Total Budget of $77,779.00. Amendment / Federal / No Matching 8.8 Approval of Amendment #7 to Title II, Part A - Supporting Effective Instruction with No Change in Over All Budget Total of $305,880.45. Amendment / Federal / No Matching 8.9 Approval of the Grant Proposal I.D.E.A. Part B, K-12 Entitlement 2025-2026 in the Amount of $1,120,806.00. New / Federal / No Matching 8.10 Approval of the Grant Proposal I.D.E.A. Part B, Preschool Entitlement 2025-2026 in the Amount of $47,375.00. New / Federal / No Matching 8.11 Approval of the Grant Proposal Computer Science Teacher Certification in the Amount of $6,632.00. New / State / No Matching 8.12 Approval of Budget Amendment #3 (BA 3) for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2026. (General Fund). 8.13 Approval of the Financial Reports for the Month Ending November 30, 2025. 8.14 Approval to Renew RFP #SBHC-2223-33 (Administered by Highland County School Board as Part of P.O.W.E.R. Buying Group) for Mainline Food Contract, Effective July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026. 8.15 Approval to Renew Agreement with Positive Behavior Supports Effective November 21, 2025 - June 30, 2026. Funding Source: Stronger Connections Grant. 8.16 Approval to Renew Agreement with Invo HealthCare Associates, LLC for Occupational Therapy Services, Effective July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026. 8.17 Approval to Piggyback Lee County Bid #B227419JA (Fresh Produce) with Freedom Fresh Produce, Effective July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026. 9. APPROVAL OF ITEMS FOR ACTION 9.1 Approval of Removed Routine Items. 9.2 Approval of the No-Cost Agreement with American Income Life Insurance Company to Provide Parents with a Child Safety Kit. 9.3 Approval to Dispose of Books Removed from the District Office. (Obsolete / No Longer in Use Items There were no removed routine items. Therefore, no action was taken on this agenda item. Chairperson Baker entertained a motion from the Board to approve this agenda item. As recommended: Amanda Hodges made a motion to approve, seconded by Clayton Lyons. The motion carried 5-0. 2

Will be Disposed of When Possible.) 9.4 Approval of Out of State Field Trip on March 12, 2026 for Historical Tours of the Town of Savannah, Georgia, for BCHS History Club Students and Staff Chaperones. (Traveling by Charter Bus) 9.5 Approval of the Internal Accounts Audit for the Period Ending June 30, 2025. 9.6 Approval of the Baker County Education Foundation Audit for the Period Ending June 30, 2025. 9.7 Approval to Piggyback Putnam County Bid #540072415 (Milk, Dairy & Juice) with M&B Products, Effective July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026. 9.8 Approval of the Amendment to the 2025-2026 Salary Schedule to Include Substitute Nurses with Master's Degrees. 9.9 Approval of Out of State Field Trip on May 14, 2026, to Wild Adventures in Valdosta, Georgia, for Legacy Elementary School Fifth Grade Students and Chaperones. (Traveling by Charter Bus) 9.10 Approval of the Agreement with Who We Play For, Inc., Effective March 4, 2026. 10. CITIZEN INPUT 11. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Chairperson Baker entertained a motion from the Board to approve this agenda item. As recommended: Clayton Lyons made a motion to approve, seconded by Tiffany McInarnay. The motion carried 5-0. Chairperson Baker entertained a motion from the Board to approve this agenda item. As recommended: Tiffany McInarnay made a motion to approve, seconded by Mandi Canaday. The motion carried 5-0. Chairperson Baker entertained a motion from the Board to approve this agenda item. As recommended: Clayton Lyons made a motion to approve, seconded by Amanda Hodges. The motion carried 5-0. Chairperson Baker entertained a motion from the Board to approve this agenda item. As recommended: Mandi Canaday made a motion to approve, seconded by Tiffany McInarnay. The motion carried 5-0. Chairperson Baker entertained a motion from the Board to approve this agenda item. As recommended: Clayton Lyons made a motion to approve, seconded by Amanda Hodges. The motion carried 5-0. Chairperson Baker entertained a motion from the Board to approve this agenda item. As recommended: Tiffany McInarnay made a motion to approve, seconded by Clayton Lyons. The motion carried 5-0. Chairperson Baker entertained a motion from the Board to approve this agenda item. As recommended: Amanda Hodges made a motion to approve, seconded by Mandi Canaday. The motion carried 5-0. Chairperson Baker entertained a motion from the Board to approve this agenda item. As recommended: Mandi Canaday made a motion to approve, seconded by Amanda Hodges. The motion carried 5-0. A Citizen Input form must be completed and submitted to the Board Secretary PRIOR to the beginning of the meeting if you wish to address the Board. You will be called on by the Chairman at the appropriate time. Presentations/comments are limited to three (3) minutes. No individual in the audience addressed the Board with citizen concerns at this meeting. Presentation of PM2 Test Results - Superintendent Milton provided an overview of student growth from PM1 to PM2 in both ELA and Math. He highlighted the positive progress demonstrated across grade levels and commended school administrators, teachers, and staff for their dedicated efforts and hard work in supporting student achievement. 3

12. ADJOURNMENT Since there was no further business to come before the Board: Clayton Lyons made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mandi Canaday. The motion carried via general consensus 0-0. ___________________________ _________________________ Superintendent Board Chairperson 4

1. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER 3. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. RECOGNITIONS / PRESENTATIONS 5.1 Quarterly Update Presentation by Director of School Safety Steve Cannon - (259-0432) 5.2 Recognize Pre-K Staff for the High Score on VPK CLASS Assessment Wyatt Milton - (259-0401) 6. APPROVAL TO CORRECT AND / OR ADD ITEMS TO THE FINAL AGENDA 7. REMOVAL OF ROUTINE ITEMS 8. APPROVAL OF ROUTINE ITEMS 8.1 Approval of the Personnel Items List for Approval on January 20, 2026. Wyatt Milton - (259-0401) 8.2 Approval of the Minutes of the December 1, 2025, School Board Expulsion Hearing. Wyatt Milton - (259-0401) 8.3 Approval of the Minutes of the December 1, 2025, School Board Expulsion Hearing. Wyatt Milton - (259-0401) 8.4 Approval of the Minutes of the December 1, 2025, School Board Expulsion Hearing. Wyatt Milton - (259-0401) 8.5 Approval of the Minutes of the December 1, 2025, School Board Meeting. Wyatt Milton - (259-0401) 8.6 Approval of Budget Amendment #2 to Grant Proposal for "Stronger Connections" in the Amount of $600,000.00 with No Change in Over All Budget Total. Amendment / Federal / No Matching Alice Schmitges - (259-0444) 8.7 Approval of Amendment #2 Strengthening Career & Technical Education for the 21st Century Act - Perkins V to Include Roll Forward Funds in the Amount of $12,519.00 for a New Total Budget of AGENDA SCHOOL BOARD MEETING (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) Tuesday, January 20, 2026 - 5:00 PM District Board Room (270 South Boulevard East, Macclenny, Florida 32063) Minute Book #40 / Supplemental Book #54 / Page #7 "The Vision of the Baker County School Board is to prepare individuals to be lifelong learners, self-sufficient and responsible citizens of good character."

$77,779.00. Amendment / Federal / No Matching Carrie Dopson - (259-0408) 8.8 Approval of Amendment #7 to Title II, Part A - Supporting Effective Instruction with No Change in Over All Budget Total of $305,880.45. Amendment / Federal / No Matching Carrie Dopson - (259-0408) 8.9 Approval of the Grant Proposal I.D.E.A. Part B, K-12 Entitlement 2025-2026 in the Amount of $1,120,806.00. New / Federal / No Matching Alice Schmitges - (259-0444) 8.10 Approval of the Grant Proposal I.D.E.A. Part B, Preschool Entitlement 2025-2026 in the Amount of $47,375.00. New / Federal / No Matching Alice Schmitges - (259-0444) 8.11 Approval of the Grant Proposal Computer Science Teacher Certification in the Amount of $6,632.00. New / State / No Matching Carrie Dopson - (259-0408) 8.12 Approval of Budget Amendment #3 (BA 3) for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2026. (General Fund). Teri Ambrose - (259-0418) 8.13 Approval of the Financial Reports for the Month Ending November 30, 2025. Teri Ambrose - (259-0418) 8.14 Approval to Renew RFP #SBHC-2223-33 (Administered by Highland County School Board as Part of P.O.W.E.R. Buying Group) for Mainline Food Contract, Effective July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026. Tonya Tarte - (259-4330) 8.15 Approval to Renew Agreement with Positive Behavior Supports Effective November 21, 2025 - June 30, 2026. Funding Source: Stronger Connections Grant. Alice Schmitges - (259-0444) 8.16 Approval to Renew Agreement with Invo HealthCare Associates, LLC for Occupational Therapy Services, Effective July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026. Alice Schmitges - (259-0444) 8.17 Approval to Piggyback Lee County Bid #B227419JA (Fresh Produce) with Freedom Fresh Produce, Effective July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026. Tonya Tarte - (259-4330) 9. APPROVAL OF ITEMS FOR ACTION 9.1 Approval of Removed Routine Items. N/A 9.2 Approval of the No-Cost Agreement with American Income Life Insurance Company to Provide Parents with a Child Safety Kit. Thomas Hill - (259-0429) 9.3 Approval to Dispose of Books Removed from the District Office. (Obsolete / No Longer in Use Items Will be Disposed of When Possible.) Thomas Hill - (259-0429) 9.4 Approval of Out of State Field Trip on March 12, 2026 for Historical Tours of the Town of Savannah, Georgia, for BCHS History Club Students and Staff Chaperones. (Traveling by Charter Bus) Andy Giddens - (259-6995) 9.5 Approval of the Internal Accounts Audit for the Period Ending June 30, 2025. Teri Ambrose - (259-0418) 9.6 Approval of the Baker County Education Foundation Audit for the Period Ending June 30, 2025.

Teri Ambrose - (259-0418) 9.7 Approval to Piggyback Putnam County Bid #540072415 (Milk, Dairy & Juice) with M&B Products, Effective July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026. Tonya Tarte - (259-4330) 9.8 Approval of the Amendment to the 2025-2026 Salary Schedule to Include Substitute Nurses with Master's Degrees. Teri Ambrose - (259-0418) 9.9 Approval of Out of State Field Trip on May 14, 2026, to Wild Adventures in Valdosta, Georgia, for Legacy Elementary School Fifth Grade Students and Chaperones. (Traveling by Charter Bus) Naomi Anderson - (259-0300) 9.10 Approval of the Agreement with Who We Play For, Inc., Effective March 4, 2026. Tina Bradley - (259-0476) 10. CITIZEN INPUT 11. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 12. ADJOURNMENT A Citizen Input form must be completed and submitted to the Board Secretary PRIOR to the beginning of the meeting if you wish to address the Board. You will be called on by the Chairman at the appropriate time. Presentations/comments are limited to three (3) minutes. NOTICE: Any person who desires to appeal any decision made by the School Board with respect to any matter considered at the above mentioned meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which an appeal may be based.

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1. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER 3. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. RECOGNITIONS / PRESENTATIONS 5.1 Quarterly Update Presentation by Director of School Safety Steve Cannon - (259-0432) 5.2 Recognize Pre-K Staff for the High Score on VPK CLASS Assessment Wyatt Milton - (259-0401) 6. APPROVAL TO CORRECT AND / OR ADD ITEMS TO THE FINAL AGENDA 7. REMOVAL OF ROUTINE ITEMS 8. APPROVAL OF ROUTINE ITEMS 8.1 Approval of the Personnel Items List for Approval on January 20, 2026. Wyatt Milton - (259-0401) 8.2 Approval of the Minutes of the December 1, 2025, School Board Expulsion Hearing. Wyatt Milton - (259-0401) 8.3 Approval of the Minutes of the December 1, 2025, School Board Expulsion Hearing. Wyatt Milton - (259-0401) 8.4 Approval of the Minutes of the December 1, 2025, School Board Expulsion Hearing. Wyatt Milton - (259-0401) 8.5 Approval of the Minutes of the December 1, 2025, School Board Meeting. Wyatt Milton - (259-0401) 8.6 Approval of Budget Amendment #2 to Grant Proposal for "Stronger Connections" in the Amount of $600,000.00 with No Change in Over All Budget Total. Amendment / Federal / No Matching Alice Schmitges - (259-0444) 8.7 Approval of Amendment #2 Strengthening Career & Technical Education for the 21st Century Act - Perkins V to Include Roll Forward Funds in the Amount of $12,519.00 for a New Total Budget of AGENDA SCHOOL BOARD MEETING (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) Tuesday, January 20, 2026 - 5:00 PM District Board Room (270 South Boulevard East, Macclenny, Florida 32063) Minute Book #40 / Supplemental Book #54 / Page #7 "The Vision of the Baker County School Board is to prepare individuals to be lifelong learners, self-sufficient and responsible citizens of good character." 1

$77,779.00. Amendment / Federal / No Matching Carrie Dopson - (259-0408) 8.8 Approval of Amendment #7 to Title II, Part A - Supporting Effective Instruction with No Change in Over All Budget Total of $305,880.45. Amendment / Federal / No Matching Carrie Dopson - (259-0408) 8.9 Approval of the Grant Proposal I.D.E.A. Part B, K-12 Entitlement 2025-2026 in the Amount of $1,120,806.00. New / Federal / No Matching Alice Schmitges - (259-0444) 8.10 Approval of the Grant Proposal I.D.E.A. Part B, Preschool Entitlement 2025-2026 in the Amount of $47,375.00. New / Federal / No Matching Alice Schmitges - (259-0444) 8.11 Approval of the Grant Proposal Computer Science Teacher Certification in the Amount of $6,632.00. New / State / No Matching Carrie Dopson - (259-0408) 8.12 Approval of Budget Amendment #3 (BA 3) for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2026. (General Fund). Teri Ambrose - (259-0418) 8.13 Approval of the Financial Reports for the Month Ending November 30, 2025. Teri Ambrose - (259-0418) 8.14 Approval to Renew RFP #SBHC-2223-33 (Administered by Highland County School Board as Part of P.O.W.E.R. Buying Group) for Mainline Food Contract, Effective July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026. Tonya Tarte - (259-4330) 8.15 Approval to Renew Agreement with Positive Behavior Supports Effective November 21, 2025 - June 30, 2026. Funding Source: Stronger Connections Grant. Alice Schmitges - (259-0444) 8.16 Approval to Renew Agreement with Invo HealthCare Associates, LLC for Occupational Therapy Services, Effective July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026. Alice Schmitges - (259-0444) 8.17 Approval to Piggyback Lee County Bid #B227419JA (Fresh Produce) with Freedom Fresh Produce, Effective July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026. Tonya Tarte - (259-4330) 9. APPROVAL OF ITEMS FOR ACTION 9.1 Approval of Removed Routine Items. N/A 9.2 Approval of the No-Cost Agreement with American Income Life Insurance Company to Provide Parents with a Child Safety Kit. Thomas Hill - (259-0429) 9.3 Approval to Dispose of Books Removed from the District Office. (Obsolete / No Longer in Use Items Will be Disposed of When Possible.) Thomas Hill - (259-0429) 9.4 Approval of Out of State Field Trip on March 12, 2026 for Historical Tours of the Town of Savannah, Georgia, for BCHS History Club Students and Staff Chaperones. (Traveling by Charter Bus) Andy Giddens - (259-6995) 9.5 Approval of the Internal Accounts Audit for the Period Ending June 30, 2025. Teri Ambrose - (259-0418) 9.6 Approval of the Baker County Education Foundation Audit for the Period Ending June 30, 2025. 2

Teri Ambrose - (259-0418) 9.7 Approval to Piggyback Putnam County Bid #540072415 (Milk, Dairy & Juice) with M&B Products, Effective July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026. Tonya Tarte - (259-4330) 9.8 Approval of the Amendment to the 2025-2026 Salary Schedule to Include Substitute Nurses with Master's Degrees. Teri Ambrose - (259-0418) 9.9 Approval of Out of State Field Trip on May 14, 2026, to Wild Adventures in Valdosta, Georgia, for Legacy Elementary School Fifth Grade Students and Chaperones. (Traveling by Charter Bus) Naomi Anderson - (259-0300) 9.10 Approval of the Agreement with Who We Play For, Inc., Effective March 4, 2026. Tina Bradley - (259-0476) 10. CITIZEN INPUT 11. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 12. ADJOURNMENT A Citizen Input form must be completed and submitted to the Board Secretary PRIOR to the beginning of the meeting if you wish to address the Board. You will be called on by the Chairman at the appropriate time. Presentations/comments are limited to three (3) minutes. NOTICE: Any person who desires to appeal any decision made by the School Board with respect to any matter considered at the above mentioned meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which an appeal may be based. 3

Item Cover Page DATE: January 20, 2026 SUBMITTED BY: Steve Cannon - (259-0432) ITEM TYPE: Recognition / Presentation AGENDA SECTION: RECOGNITIONS / PRESENTATIONS SUBJECT: Quarterly Update Presentation by Director of School Safety AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.1 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: 01.20.2026 Quarterly Update by Director of School Safety_S.Cannon.pdf 4

“Preparing individuals to be lifelong learners, self-sufficient, and responsible citizens of good character” DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS AN EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION Tiffany McInarnay Jack Baker, Jr. Clayton Lyons, Jr. Mandi Canaday Amanda Hodges District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 School Safety and Auxiliary Services 270 East Jonathan Street Macclenny, FL 32063 (904) 259-3931 www.bakerk12.org Wyatt Milton, Superintendent January 7, 2026 Superintendent Milton, The purpose of this correspondence is to request time to present to the Board the findings from the Office of Safe Schools compliance visit. Per Florida State Statute 1001.212, the school safety specialist must provide a quarterly update to the Superintendent and School Board of the outcome of all compliance inspections. I am requesting to present the quarterly results for quarter 2 to the Board at the next meeting on January 20, 2026. Regards, Steve Cannon Director of School Safety and Auxiliary Service 5

District Number of School Facilities Number of Schools Inspected or Reinspected Percentage of Schools Inspected or Reinspected Number of Inspected Schools With No School Safety Requirement Deficiencies Percentage of Inspected Schools With No School Safety Requirement Deficiencies BAKER 6 0 0 0 0 6

Item Cover Page DATE: January 20, 2026 SUBMITTED BY: Wyatt Milton - (259-0401) ITEM TYPE: Recognition / Presentation AGENDA SECTION: RECOGNITIONS / PRESENTATIONS SUBJECT: Recognize Pre-K Staff for the High Score on VPK CLASS Assessment AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.2 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) AGENDA ITEM REPORT 7

Item Cover Page DATE: January 20, 2026 SUBMITTED BY: Wyatt Milton - (259-0401) ITEM TYPE: Personnel AGENDA SECTION: APPROVAL OF ROUTINE ITEMS SUBJECT: Approval of the Personnel Items List for Approval on January 20, 2026. AGENDA ITEM NO. 8.1 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: 01.20.2026 Approval of the Personnel Items List_W.Milton.pdf 8

PERSONNEL ITEMS LIST FOR APPROVAL ON JANUARY 20, 2026 RESIGNATIONS FOR APROVAL OF JANUARY 20, 2026 LAST NAME FIRST NAME MI SPECIAL NOTE POSITION LOCATION EFFECTIVE DATES Blackshear Tabitha Teacher, Third Grade (197 Days) Legacy Elementary School January 8, 2026 Cranford Jacob Teacher, Science M/J (197 Days) Baker County Middle School November 10, 2025 Gaskins Jarred Landscape Gardener (261 Days) Maintenance January 15, 2026 Henry Mekuey Paraprofessional ESE, Ages 6-21 (187 Days) Baker County Middle School January 7, 2026 Ploucher Melissa Paraprofessional ESE, Ages 6-21 (187 Days) Legacy Elementary School December 19, 2025 Rogers Mark Teacher, Self Contained Kindergarten (197 Days) Baker County Pre-K / Kindergarten Center January 9, 2026 Volner Brynne Specialist / Manager Psychologist (240 Days) Student Services January 8, 2026 EMPLOYMENT FOR APPROVAL ON JANUARY 20, 2026 LAST NAME FIRST NAME MI SPECIAL NOTE POSITION LOCATION EFFECTIVE DATES Barrett Deanna Initial Employment / New Unit Paraprofessional, ESE Ages 3-5 (187 Days) PreK- Kindergarten Center January 6, 2026 Blackwood Madison Initial Employment / New Unit Nutrition Services Assistant (186 Days, 3 Hours) Westside Elementary School December 11, 2025 Gonzalez Kanon Initial Employment / New Unit Nutrition Services Assistant (186 Days, 3 Hours) Baker County High School December 11, 2025 Mills Kimberly Initial Employment / Replacing Sheila Egan Paraprofessional, Social / Student Svcs Worker (187 Days) / 100% Stronger Connections Grant 06/30/26 Legacy Elementary School December 16, 2025 Padgett Donna Initial Employment / Replacing Robert Sharpe Teacher, Varying Exceptionalities (197 Days) Macclenny Elementary School January 5, 2026 Porch Cameron Transfer from Teacher, Physical Education SH (197 Days) Within the Same Site / Replacing Kendra Morgan Teacher, Business Tech Ed (197 Days) Baker County High School January 20, 2026 9

EMPLOYMENT FOR APPROVAL ON JANUARY 20, 2026 LAST NAME FIRST NAME MI SPECIAL NOTE POSITION LOCATION EFFECTIVE DATES Rhoden Teagan Initial Employment / Replacing Windy Tyson School Secretary (216 Days) Baker County Middle School December 9, 2025 Shumate Michelle Transfer from Paraprofessional, Title I (187 Days) Within the Same Site / Replacing Herself, Unit Reassigned Paraprofessional, Elementary (187 Days) Westside Elementary School July 31, 2025 Smith Andrea Transfer from Teacher, Varying Exceptionalities (197 Days) / Replacing Brianna MacFarlane Teacher, Varying Exceptionalities (197 Days) Baker County Middle School January 5, 2026 EXTRA DUTY FOR APPROVAL ON JANUARY 20, 2026 LAST NAME FIRST NAME MI SPECIAL NOTE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT EFFECTIVE DATES Akins Kristina Interim Alternative Education Setting / Home Services Regular Hourly Rate / As Needed / Funding Source: General December 1, 2025 - May 22, 2026 Beck Jessica Parent Engagement Night - Preparation $31.54 Per Hour / Maximum 2 Hours / Funding Source: Federal November 13, 2025 - December 9, 2025 Beck Jessica Parent Engagement Night - Presentation Regular Hourly Rate / Maximum 2 Hours / Funding Source: Federal December 9, 2025 Crews Brandon Attend AP Conference at the University of South Florida $24.53 Per Hour / Maximum 30 Hours / Funding Source: Federal July 7, 2025 - July 10, 2025 Crews Stephen Hospital / Homebound Teacher Regular Hourly Rate / As Needed / Funding Source: General December 1, 2025 - May 22, 2026 Kittrell Jessica Attend AP Conference at the University of South Florida $24.53 Per Hour / Maximum 30 Hours / Funding Source: Federal July 7, 2025 - July 10, 2025 10

EXTRA DUTY FOR APPROVAL ON JANUARY 20, 2026 LAST NAME FIRST NAME MI SPECIAL NOTE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT EFFECTIVE DATES Nettles Lisa Hospital / Homebound Teacher Regular Hourly Rate / As Needed / Funding Source: General August 11, 2025 - May 22, 2026 Smith Andrea Work Through Planning Regular Hourly Rate / Maximum 180 Hours / Funding Source: General January 5, 2026 - May 22, 2026 Starling Jennifer Parent Engagement Night - Preparation $31.54 Per Hour / Maximum 2 Hours / Funding Source: Federal November 13, 2025 - December 9, 2025 Starling Jennifer Parent Engagement Night - Presentation Regular Hourly Rate / Maximum 2 Hours / Funding Source: Federal December 9, 2025 Stewart Kristyn Parent Engagement Night - Preparation $31.54 Per Hour / Maximum 2 Hours / Funding Source: Federal November 13, 2025 - December 9, 2025 Stewart Kristyn Parent Engagement Night - Presentation Regular Hourly Rate / Maximum 2 Hours / Funding Source: Federal December 9, 2025 Waite Angela Interim Alternative Education Setting / Home Services Regular Hourly Rate / As Needed / Funding Source: General December 1, 2025 - May 22, 2026 SUPPLEMENTAL PAY FOR JANUARY 20, 2026 LAST NAME FIRST NAME SPECIAL NOTE LOCATION DESCRIPTION AMOUNT EFFECTIVE DATES Barrett Deanna Baker County PreK/Kindergarten Center ESE Paraprofessional Board Approved Rate - Prorated 2025 - 2026 (Effective January 6, 2026) Blackshear Tabitha Rescind Previously Approved on October 6, 2025 Rescind Legacy Elementary School Rescind Just Say No Club Sponsor Rescind Board Approved Rate Rescind 2025 - 2026 (Effective January 8, 2026) 11

SUPPLEMENTAL PAY FOR JANUARY 20, 2026 LAST NAME FIRST NAME SPECIAL NOTE LOCATION DESCRIPTION AMOUNT EFFECTIVE DATES Gnann Debra Rescind Previously Approved on August 18, 2025 Rescind Baker County High School Rescind PLC Leader - CTE Department Chair Rescind Board Approved Rate Rescind 2025 - 2026 (Effective November 10, 2025) Harrison Robert Baker County Middle School Dean of Students Board Approved Rate 2025 - 2026 (Effective July 1, 2025) Hawkins Cynthia Baker County Middle School Dean of Students Board Approved Rate 2025 - 2026 (Effective July 1, 2025) Lee Lucious Baker County High School Boys Track Coach Board Approved Rate 2025 - 2026 (Effective December 3, 2025) Lee Lucious Baker County High School Girls Track Coach Board Approved Rate 2025 - 2026 (Effective December 3, 2025) Lee Lucious Rescind Previously Approved on August 18, 2025 Rescind Baker County High School Rescind Boys Assistant Track Coach Rescind Board Approved Rate Rescind 2025 - 2026 (Effective December 3, 2025) Miller Jody Maintenance / Auxiliary Services Landscape Coordinator Board Approved Rate 2025 - 2026 (Effective January 2, 2026) Morgan Kendra Rescind Previously Approved on August 18, 2025 Rescind Baker County High School Rescind Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Rescind Board Approved Rate Rescind 2025 - 2026 (Effective December 5, 2025) Padgett Donna Macclenny Elementary School ESE Teacher Board Approved Rate - Prorated 2025 - 2026 (Effective January 5, 2026) Ploucher Melissa Rescind Previously Approved on August 4, 2025 Rescind Legacy Elementary School Rescind ESE Paraprofessional Rescind Board Approved Rate Rescind 2025 - 2026 (Effective December 19, 2025) Porch Cameron Rescind Previously Approved on August 18, 2025 Rescind Baker County High School Rescind Football Offensive Coordinator - Spring Rescind Board Approved Rate Rescind 2025 - 2026 (Effective January 7, 2026) 12

SUPPLEMENTAL PAY FOR JANUARY 20, 2026 LAST NAME FIRST NAME SPECIAL NOTE LOCATION DESCRIPTION AMOUNT EFFECTIVE DATES Raulerson DuShayne Transportation Certified Bus Inspector Board Approved Rate 2025 - 2026 (Effective November 19, 2025) Smith Andrea Rescind Previously Approved on September 8, 2025 Rescind Baker County Pre-K / Kindergarten Center Rescind ESE Teacher Rescind Board Approved Rate Rescind 2025 - 2026 (Effective December 19, 2025) Smith Andrea Baker County Middle School ESE Teacher Board Approved Rate 2025 - 2026 (Effective January 5, 2026) Thomas Vicki Baker County High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Board Approved Rate 2025 - 2026 (Effective January 7, 2026) OCCASIONAL PERSONNEL STAFFING FOR JANUARY 20, 2026 LAST NAME FIRST NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT EFFECTIVE DATES Thomas Andrew Football Defensive Coordinator - Fall $2,450.00 Flat Rate / Funding Source: General July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026 OUT-OF-FIELD PERMITS FOR APPROVAL ON JANUARY 20, 2026 LAST NAME FIRST NAME MI CERTIFIED IN PERMIT FOR SCHOOL SITE EFFECTIVE DATES Benton Tiffany ESE K-12, Reading K-12, Pre-K/Primary PK- 3, Reading Access Points Grade 4: Social Studies, Science, Math, Language Arts / Grade 4: Soc Studies, Science, Math Westside Elementary School 2025-2026 Clardy Alane Social Science 6- 12, Educational Leadership Access Points: World History Baker County High School 2025-2026 Crawford Staci Elementary Education K-6, Reading, ESOL Access Points: Mathematics Macclenny Elementary School 2025-2026 Crews Stephen Business Education 6-12 Grade 4: Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies Baker County Alternative School 2025-2026 13

OUT-OF-FIELD PERMITS FOR APPROVAL ON JANUARY 20, 2026 LAST NAME FIRST NAME MI CERTIFIED IN PERMIT FOR SCHOOL SITE EFFECTIVE DATES Crews Stephen Business Education 6-12 Grade 5: Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies Westside Elementary School 2025-2026 Cushenbery Haley Social Studies 6- 12 Digital Media Fundamentals, Digital Media Productions, Digital Media Delivery Baker County High School 2025-2026 Dietz Valerie ESE K-12 Access Points: Geometry, Math Liberal Arts, Algebra 1, Biology 1, Earth Space Science, World History, and Integrated Science 1 / Tech Ed and Personal Financial Literacy Baker County High School 2025-2026 Hamel Rena ESE K-12, Reading Culinary Arts 3 Baker County High School 2025-2026 Hartley Mark History 6-12, Physical Education 6-12, Social Science 6-12, Driver Education, Teacher Coordinator of Work Experience Programs Cooperative Education OJT: Health Science; Architecture & Construction; Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources; Hospitality & Tourism; Law, Public Safety, & Security; Business; Education & Training; Information Technology; Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Baker County High School 2025-2026 Hatcher Tiffany Elementary Education K-6, ESOL Access Points: English Language Arts Macclenny Elementary School 2025-2026 Hinkey Brian English 6-12, Athletic Coaching K-12 Access Points: English 1 Baker County High School 2025-2026 Hite Jennifer Mathematics 6-12, Elementary Education K-6, Reading, ESOL, Civics Seal of Excellence Physics 1 Honors Baker County High School 2025-2026 Lee Toree Elementary Education K-6, Reading Access Points: English Language Arts and Science Macclenny Elementary School 2025-2026 14

OUT-OF-FIELD PERMITS FOR APPROVAL ON JANUARY 20, 2026 LAST NAME FIRST NAME MI CERTIFIED IN PERMIT FOR SCHOOL SITE EFFECTIVE DATES Lokey Tyler Social Science 6- 12 Access Points: US Government Baker County High School 2025-2026 Mixon Deneese Social Science 5-9, ESE K-12, Civics Seal of Excellence Personal Financial Literacy / Access Points: English 1, English 2, English 3, English 4 Baker County High School 2025-2026 Richardson Kierra Business Education 6-12 Florida History and Multicultural Studies Baker County High School 2025-2026 Staples Staci Educational Media Specialist PK-12, English 6-12 Culinary Arts 2 and Florida History Baker County High School 2025-2026 Wingard Stephanie ESE K-12, Reading, Civics Seal of Excellence, Social Science 6- 12 Access Points: Geometry, Math Liberal Arts, Algebra 1, Biology 1, Earth Space Science, Integrated Science 1 / Environmental Science, Algebra 1, Math for College Algebra, Geometry, and Personal Financial Literacy Baker County High School 2025-2026 LEAVE LIST FOR APPROVAL ON JANUARY 20, 2026 LAST NAME FIRST NAME MI # OF DAYS TYPE OF LEAVE EFFECTIVE DATES Cassidy Faith 73 Personal Leave Without Pay - Medical October 30, 2025 - February 27, 2026 Eiserman Ella 10 Personal Leave Without Pay - Medical January 21, 2026 - February 3, 2026 Gibson Barbara 124 Personal Leave Without Pay - Personal / Extended November 1, 2025 - May 22, 2026 Hall Whitney 3 Illness in the Line of Duty November 12, 2025 - November 14, 2025 Hall Whitney .33 Illness in the Line of Duty November 17, 2025 Hall Whitney .28 Illness in the Line of Duty December 3, 2025 Martin Jennifer 54 Personal Leave Without Pay - Medical September 17, 2025 - December 10, 2025 Martin Jennifer 7 Personal Leave Without Pay - Medical December 11, 2025 - December 24, 2025 15

LEAVE LIST FOR APPROVAL ON JANUARY 20, 2026 LAST NAME FIRST NAME MI # OF DAYS TYPE OF LEAVE EFFECTIVE DATES Martin Jennifer 2 Personal Leave Without Pay - Medical December 25, 2025 - January 7, 2026 Morgan Kendra 111 Personal Leave Without Pay - Medical / Extended December 5, 2025 - May 28, 2026 SUBSTITUTE LIST FOR APPROVAL ON JANUARY 20, 2026 LAST NAME FIRST NAME MI DESCRIPTION AMOUNT EFFECTIVE DATES Cubias Juliana Substitute Teacher (has completed the required Substitute Teacher Training) and all other areas pending completion of necessary requirements Board Approved Rate January 6, 2026 Hancock Chase Substitute in all areas pending completion of necessary requirements except Substitute Teacher Board Approved Rate December 16, 2025 Hodges Shelby Substitute in all areas pending completion of necessary requirements except Substitute Teacher Board Approved Rate November 19, 2025 Hodgson Chelsea Substitute Teacher (has completed the required Substitute Teacher Training) and all other areas pending completion of necessary requirements Board Approved Rate November 20, 2025 Lee Elisha Substitute in all areas pending completion of necessary requirements except Substitute Teacher Board Approved Rate December 2, 2025 16

Item Cover Page DATE: January 20, 2026 SUBMITTED BY: Wyatt Milton - (259-0401) ITEM TYPE: Minutes AGENDA SECTION: APPROVAL OF ROUTINE ITEMS SUBJECT: Approval of the Minutes of the December 1, 2025, School Board Expulsion Hearing. AGENDA ITEM NO. 8.2 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: 01.20.2026 Approval of 12.01.2025 Expulsion Hearing 400 P.M. Minutes_W.Milton.pdf 17

MINUTES EXPULSION HEARING (CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC) Monday, December 1, 2025 - 4:00 PM District Board Room (270 South Boulevard East, Macclenny, Florida 32063) Minute Book #40 / Supplemental Book #54 / Page #6 "The Vision of the Baker County School Board is to prepare individuals to be lifelong learners, self-sufficient and responsible citizens of good character." Expulsion Hearing - Closed to the Public: DATE TIME TYPE CASE # SCHOOL December 1, 2025 4:00 p.m. Expulsion Hearing 120120254000557 Westside Elementary School Case #: 120120254000557 / Westside Elementary School The Baker County School Board met on Monday, December 1, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. in the District School Board Room located at 270 South Boulevard East, Macclenny, Florida. The purpose of this meeting was to hold a closed expulsion hearing on Westside Elementary School student case #120120254000557. The following Board Members were present to wit: Chairperson Jack Baker Jr., Vice-Chairperson Tiffany McInarnay, Clayton Lyons, Amanda Hodges, and Mandi Canaday. Superintendent Wyatt Milton and Attorney Leonard Dietzen were present at the closed hearing. Principal Lynn Green, Assistant Principal Pamela Harris, and Associate Superintendent of Human Resources Thomas Hill were present at the closed hearing. The student nor a representative for the student was present at the closed hearing. Chairperson Baker called the closed expulsion hearing to order on Westside Elementary School student case #120120254000557 and then turned the proceedings over to Superintendent Milton. After hearing the evidence and testimonies presented, Superintendent Milton made the recommendation to expel Westside Elementary School student case #120120254000557 from the Baker County Public Schools for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year, which also includes the Adult Education Program, as well as all school sponsored activities. The recommendation includes that Westside Elementary School student case #120120254000557 is not eligible for the early re-entry program. Upon returning to the Baker County Public Schools, Westside Elementary School student case #120

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