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Gulf County School Board Meeting Minutes: May 6, 2025

Original title: 2025-05-06-Minutes

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Finance Connection

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$18,500across 20 reported contributions
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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
Jim NortonJames Norton$4,000Real<br>EstateDec 2025
Jim NortonJames Norton$2,000Real<br>EstateJun 2025
Jim NortonJames Norton$1,500Real<br>EstateSep 2025
Jim NortonHeath Eskalyo$1,000AttorneySep 2025
Jim NortonJames Norton$1,000Real<br>EstateFeb 2025
Jim NortonCitizens Helping Improve Policy$1,000PACJan 2026
Jim NortonJames Becker$1,000CEOOct 2025
Jim NortonAlexander Akel$1,000Businessman<br>Self<br>EmployeJul 2025
Jim NortonJeffrey Reamer$500ConmstructionMar 2026
Jim NortonAlex Punsalan$500Professional<br>Tennis<br>PlayOct 2025
Jim NortonJeffrey Sjaardema$500ContractorMar 2026
Jim NortonStatewide Grading$500GradingOct 2025
Jim NortonJames Norton PA$500Real<br>EstateMar 2025
Jim NortonRandy Stringer$500Business<br>ExecutiveSep 2025
Jim NortonLucido & Associates$500Landscape<br>ArchitectSep 2025
Jim NortonMedia Arts Group of florida$500Media/AdvertisingMar 2026
Jim NortonFrank Vincino$500Business<br>OwnerMar 2026
Jim NortonRobert Mollet$500Business<br>DirectorSep 2025
Jim NortonRobert Allard$500Business<br>ExecutiveSep 2025
Jim NortonJames Norton$500Real<br>EstateSep 2025

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The Frame

What this does

The board scheduled a special meeting for May 27, 2025, which will include a at 7:45 a.m. and a board meeting at 6:00 p.m.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Gulf County residents

Residents are affected by the scheduling of public meetings where school district policy is determined.

District 1 constituents

Constituents in District 1 are currently without a representative on the board due to the vacant seat.

What changed

No recent stage movement in the current record.

What's next

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Summary

The Gulf County School Board held a regular meeting on May 6, 2025, to review the agenda and schedule a future special meeting. The board approved an amended agenda and set a new meeting date for late May.

Key Facts

  • The board scheduled a special meeting for Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
  • The special meeting on May 27 will feature a workshop at 7:45 a.m. and a board meeting at 6:00 p.m.
  • The board approved an amended agenda for the May 6 meeting.
  • The amended agenda included the addition of pages 5.05, 5.06, and 7.02.
  • The amended agenda included the removal of page 2.
  • The District 1 seat is currently vacant (TRA).
  • The meeting was held at the Administrative Office in Port St. Joe.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the next special school board meeting?
The next special board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 27, 2025, with a at 7:45 a.m. and the board meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Who are the current members of the Gulf County School Board?
The members present were Chairman Brooke Wooten, Vice Chairman Rubi Knoe, Equillar Gainer, and Matt Terry.

Why It Matters

The board scheduled a special meeting for May 27, 2025, which will include a at 7:45 a.m. and a board meeting at 6:00 p.m.

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Discoveries

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policy shift100% confidence

District 1 Vacancy

The minutes explicitly note the District 1 seat as 'TRA', indicating a vacancy in local representation.

Connected Entities

personBrooke WootenChairman of the School Board.Map →
personJim NortonSuperintendent of Gulf County Schools.Map →
personCostinAttorney for the School Board.Map →
locationPort St. JoeLocation of the Administrative Office where the meeting was held.Map →
organizationGulf County School BoardThe governing body for the school district.Map →
personMatt TerrySchool Board Member.Map →
personRubi KnoeVice Chairman of the School Board.Map →
personEquillar GainerSchool Board Member.Map →

Sources

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  • Controversy5
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