School Board Organizational Meeting

0 Wednesday, November 19, 2025 School Board Organizational Meeting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Administrative Center 5775 Osceola Trail, Naples, FL 34109 8:00 a.m. (Time Certain) STATEMENT OF MEETING GUIDELINES: All electronic devices, such as cell phones, must be turned to the silent setting when entering the board room. Members of the public wishing to speak on an agenda item subject to action by the School Board must complete a Speaker Registration Card and deliver it to the Communications staff who will announce the names and order of speakers. All comments and questions are to be addressed directly to the School Board. Members of the public who wish to address the Board regarding items not on the agenda may do so during a Regular School Board Meeting, normally held on the second Tuesday of each month. Speakers will be limited to three minutes unless granted additional time by the Board Chair. Please also note that this meeting is a business meeting of the School Board. Accordingly, public comments will not be responded to by Board Members at the meeting. Members of the public may always contact School Board Members outside of the business meeting by means of email or other forms of communication. Any speakers who wish to use electronic visual aids must submit them to the Communications Department by 12:00 pm two business days prior to the meeting. Any speakers who wish to provide supporting documents to the Board must give them to the Board Specialist who will provide them to Board Members after the meeting. To assist the speaker, a yellow caution light will appear on the timer when one minute remains, and a red light will appear when the time expires. The School Board Attorney, as the Parliamentarian, shall work with the Board Chair to enforce the Meeting Guidelines. Opening of Meeting Subject Call to Order Meeting Nov 19, 2025 - School Board Organizational Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments Opening of Meeting Subject Pledge to the Flag Meeting Nov 19, 2025 - School Board Organizational Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments Opening of Meeting Subject Statement of Meeting Guidelines Meeting Nov 19, 2025 - School Board Organizational Meeting Type Procedural STATEMENT OF MEETING GUIDELINES: All electronic devices, such as cell phones, must be turned to the silent setting when entering the board room. Members of the public wishing to speak on an agenda item subject to action by the School Board must complete a Speaker Registration Card and deliver it to the Communications staff who will announce the names and order of speakers. All comments and questions are to be addressed directly to the School Board. Members of the public who wish to address the Board regarding items not on the agenda may do so during a Regular School Board Meeting, normally held on the second Tuesday of each month. Speakers will be limited to three minutes unless granted additional time by the Board Chair. Please also note that this meeting is a business meeting of the School Board. Accordingly, public comments will not be responded to by Board Members at the meeting. Members of the public may always contact School Board Members outside of the business meeting by means of email or other forms of communication. Any speakers who wish to use electronic visual aids must submit them to the Communications Department by 12:00 pm two business days prior to the meeting. Any speakers who wish to provide supporting documents to the Board must give them to the Board Specialist who will provide them to Board Members after the meeting. To assist the speaker, a yellow caution light will appear on the timer when one minute remains, and a red light will appear when the time expires. The School Board Attorney, as the Parliamentarian, shall work with the Board Chair to enforce the Meeting Guidelines. BOARD NORMS: • Agree to abide by meeting guidelines and structure • Remain on topic • Act in the best interest of the school district • Show civility and respect • Listen, be open, and honest • Agree to disagree respectfully • Be prepared for meetings and participate • Start on time File Attachments Opening of Meeting Subject Roll Call Meeting Nov 19, 2025 - School Board Organizational Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments Public Comments Subject Public Comments Concerning the Organization of the School Board Meeting Nov 19, 2025 - School Board Organizational Meeting Type Information FEDERAL STATUTE: n/a FLORIDA STATUTE: n/a SCHOOL BOARD POLICY: n/a EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The board will hear public comments concerning the Organization of the School Board which are subject to board action. LEGAL APPROVAL: n/a CONTACT: n/a File Attachments Organization of the School Board Subject Election of Officers Meeting Nov 19, 2025 - School Board Organizational Meeting Type Action, Discussion Recommended Action Elect School Board Chair and Vice Chair FEDERAL STATUTE: n/a FLORIDA STATUTE: 1001.371 SCHOOL BOARD POLICY: 0152 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Board will elect officers as required by F.S. 1001.371 LEGAL APPROVAL: n/a CONTACT: Sandra Eaton, Chief of Staff 239-377-0386 File Attachments Motion & Voting A motion was made to nominate Mrs. Stephanie Lucarelli for the position of School Board Chair. Motion by Kelly Mason, second by Erick Carter. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Erick Carter, Stephanie Lucarelli, Kelly Mason, Tim Moshier Nay: Jerry Rutherford Organization of the School Board Subject Meetings and Times Meeting Nov 19, 2025 - School Board Organizational Meeting Type Action, Discussion Recommended Action Approve the 2026 Board meeting calendar. FEDERAL STATUTE: n/a FLORIDA STATUTE: 1001.37 SCHOOL BOARD POLICY: 0151 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Two LEGAL APPROVAL: n/a CONTACT: Sandra Eaton, Chief of Staff 239-377-0386 File Attachments 2025-2026 School Board Meetings and Work Sessions Rev. 11.12.25.pdf (237 KB) Motion & Voting A motion was made to approve the 2026 Board meeting calendar with changes. Motion by Tim Moshier, second by Erick Carter. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Erick Carter, Stephanie Lucarelli, Kelly Mason, Tim Moshier, Jerry Rutherford Organization of the School Board Subject Board Assignments Meeting Nov 19, 2025 - School Board Organizational Meeting Type Action, Discussion Recommended Action Approve the 2026 Board assignments as discussed. FEDERAL STATUTE: n/a FLORIDA STATUTE: 1001.371 100.041(3)(a) 1010.07 116.34 SCHOOL BOARD POLICY: 0153 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The following Board assignments for 2026 will be discussed and chosen. Education Foundation of Collier County (Representative & Alternate) Head Start Policy Council (Representative & Alternate) Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards (Representative & Alternate) Value Adjustment Board (Representative) LEGAL APPROVAL: n/a CONTACT: Sandra Eaton, Chief of Staff 239-377-0386 File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to approve Mrs. Lucarelli as the CCPS Representative for Champions for Learning and Ms. Mason as the alternate. Motion by Kelly Mason, second by Erick Carter. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Erick Carter, Stephanie Lucarelli, Kelly Mason, Tim Moshier, Jerry Rutherford Annual Meeting of the Collier County School Board Foundation, Inc. Subject Recess to Hold Annual Meeting of the Collier County School Board Foundation, Inc. Meeting Nov 19, 2025 - School Board Organizational Meeting Type Procedural FEDERAL STATUTE: n/a FLORIDA STATUTE: n/a SCHOOL BOARD POLICY: n/a EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The School Board Organizational Meeting will recess briefly to handle the business of the Collier County School Board Foundation, Inc. LEGAL APPROVAL: n/a CONTACT: Robert Meyers 239-377-0485 File Attachments Annual Meeting of the Collier County School Board Foundation, Inc. Subject Adjournment of the Foundation Meeting and Return to the Organizational Meeting Meeting Nov 19, 2025 - School Board Organizational Meeting Type Procedural FEDERAL STATUTE: n/a FLORIDA STATUTE: n/a SCHOOL BOARD POLICY: 0151 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: After a brief recess to handle the business of the Collier County School Board Foundation, Inc., the Organizational Meeting will reconvene. LEGAL APPROVAL: n/a CONTACT: Sandra Eaton, Chief of Staff 239-377-0386 File Attachments Closing Comments Subject Report of the School Board Attorney with Respect to the Authorization for Continued Use of Facsimile Signature Meeting Nov 19, 2025 - School Board Organizational Meeting Type Action, Information Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Approve the continued use of the facsimile signature. FEDERAL STATUTE: n/a FLORIDA STATUTE: n/a SCHOOL BOARD POLICY: n/a EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Board will need to authorize continued use of the facsimile signature on official documents. LEGAL APPROVAL: n/a CONTACT: Robert Meyers, School Board Attorney (239) 377-0485 File Attachments Motion & Voting Closing Comments Subject Comments from the Superintendent Meeting Nov 19, 2025 - School Board Organizational Meeting Type Information File Attachments Closing Comments Subject Comments from the Board Meeting Nov 19, 2025 - School Board Organizational Meeting Type Discussion, Information File Attachments Adjournment Subject Adjournment Meeting Nov 19, 2025 - School Board Organizational Meeting Type Action Recommended Action Motion to adjourn. File Attachments Motion & Voting With there being no further business a motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 8:28 a.m. Motion by Tim Moshier, second by Kelly Mason. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Erick Carter, Stephanie Lucarelli, Kelly Mason, Tim Moshier, Jerry Rutherford