Administrative Briefing and Work Session

Thursday, May 7, 2026 · School board meeting record

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The Marion County School Board held an administrative briefing and work session to review the district's strategic plan, charter school annual reports, and updates on South Marion High School. The meeting also included the selection process for an auditor and general board member updates.

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This meeting sets the operational agenda for the school district, including oversight of charter school performance and the selection of the entity responsible for auditing district finances.

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2 Thursday, May 7, 2026 Administrative Briefing and Work Session An Equal Opportunity School District MEETING TIME AND LOCATION: 9:00 A.M. - 1614 E Fort King Street, Ocala, Florida 34471 ADA ASSISTANCE: Anyone needing special assistance at the meeting of the Marion County School Board due to a disability should contact Ms. Elena Martinez Young, Executive Assistant, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. She can be reached at 352-671-7707. Student speech does not reflect the endorsement, sponsorship, position, or expression of the Marion County School District. 1. Call to Order Subject 1.1 Attendance and Introductory Remarks Meeting May 7, 2026 - Administrative Briefing and Work Session Type Procedural Meeting is called to order and attendance is taken electronically, thus determining if a quorum is present in order to proceed with the meeting. Address the Board Procedures for Work Sessions: Comments/questions to the Board are limited to three (3) minutes and to matters on the Work Session agenda. Public input will be allowed after formal presentation on each work session topic. File Attachments 2. Proof of Publication Subject 2.1 Proof of Publication Meeting May 7, 2026 - Administrative Briefing and Work Session Type Rationale and Methodology: Prior Board Action Date(s): Financial History and Term/Time Frame: Effect of Action/Results: Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: File Attachments Proof of Publication 260507.pdf (48 KB) 3. Administrative Briefing Subject 3.1 Superintendent's Administrative Briefing Meeting May 7, 2026 - Administrative Briefing and Work Session Type Comments Superintendent provides Board members with updates on current events/concerns. File Attachments 4. Strategic Plan (Whitehouse) Subject 4.1 Strategic Plan Meeting May 7, 2026 - Administrative Briefing and Work Session Type Presentation Review, discussion, and public comment on topic with Board members and the public. File Attachments Strategic Plan Part 3 WS 5.7.26.pdf (824 KB) 5. Annual Charter Schools Update (Ayres) Subject 5.1 Annual Charter Schools Meeting May 7, 2026 - Administrative Briefing and Work Session Type Rationale and Methodology: Prior Board Action Date(s): Financial History and Term/Time Frame: Effect of Action/Results: Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: File Attachments Ina A Colen Academy Annual Presentation 25-26 Final.pdf (241 KB) McIntosh Area School Annual Presentation 25-26 Final.pdf (261 KB) Marion Charter Annual Presentation 25-26 Final.pdf (279 KB) Ocali Charter Middle Annual Presentation 25-26 Final.pdf (246 KB) Ocali Charter High Annual Presentation 25-26 Final.pdf (322 KB) Ina A Colen Academy PowerPoint 25-26.pdf (2,356 KB) McIntosh Area School PowerPoint 25-26.pdf (4,709 KB) Marion Charter PowerPoint 25-26.pdf (12,405 KB) Ocali Charter Middle Annual Presentation 25-26 Final.pdf (246 KB) Ocali Charter High Annual Presentation 25-26 Final.pdf (322 KB) Annual Reports by Charter Schools 2026.pdf (318 KB) Ocali Charter High School PowerPoint 25-26.pdf (1,837 KB) Ocali Charter Middle School PowerPoint 25-26.pdf (1,435 KB) CORRECTED McIntosh Area School Annual Presentation 25-26 Final.pdf (258 KB) 6. South Marion High School Update (Whitehouse) Subject 6.1 South Marion High School Update Meeting May 7, 2026 - Administrative Briefing and Work Session Type Presentation Review, discussion, and public comment on topic with Board members and the public. File Attachments South Marion High School Update 5.7.26.pdf (288 KB) 7. Auditor Selection Committee (Board) Subject 7.1 Auditor Selection Committee Meeting May 7, 2026 - Administrative Briefing and Work Session Type Rationale and Methodology: Prior Board Action Date(s): Financial History and Term/Time Frame: Effect of Action/Results: Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: File Attachments Auditor Selection Committee Process.pdf (41 KB) 8. Board Comments and Concerns Subject 8.1 Comments and Concerns - Board Members Meeting May 7, 2026 - Administrative Briefing and Work Session Type Procedural Board members, individually, share comments and concerns. File Attachments 9. Adjourn Subject 9.1 Closure of Meeting Meeting May 7, 2026 - Administrative Briefing and Work Session Type Procedural Chairman adjourns the meeting. File Attachments

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