School Board Workshop Agenda 1:00 PM

3 Tuesday, May 6, 2025 School Board Workshop Agenda 1:00 PM Lee County Public Education Center 2855 Colonial Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33966-1012 (239)334-1102 www.leeschools.net A. Order of Business - Mrs. Jada Langford Fleming, Board Vice Chair B. Purpose of the Workshop Subject 1. Federal Legislative Update [20 Minutes] Meeting May 6, 2025 - School Board Workshop Agenda 1:00 PM Category B. Purpose of the Workshop Type Discussion, Information Presenters: Krissy Houlihan, Director, Government Relations Riley Kempton, Coordinator, Government Relations David Newlan, Chief Safety, Security, & Fleet Officer Tracie Pough, Partner, Ballard Partners Dan McFaul, Partner, Ballard Partners There is 1 PDF attached. [Contact Person: Dr. Kenneth Savage, Deputy Superintendent] File Attachments Government Relations Workshop Presentation 05.06.2025.pdf (1,535 KB) Subject 2. Job Descriptions [35 Minutes] Meeting May 6, 2025 - School Board Workshop Agenda 1:00 PM Category B. Purpose of the Workshop Type Information Presenter(s): Dr. Shanna Johnston, Executive Director, Human Resources Suzette Rivera, Executive Director, Human Resources Adoption: TBD (Assistant Director, Administrative Procedures and Portfolio Management) (ADMIN Salary Schedule, Pay Grade U18) Regular Position TBD (Assistant Director, Arts, Athletics, Activities, and Administration) (ADMIN Salary Schedule, Pay Grade U18) Regular Position TBD (Assistant Director, Budget) (ADMIN Salary Schedule, Pay Grade U18) Regular Position TBD (Assistant Director, Capital Maintenance) (ADMIN Salary Schedule, Pay Grade U18) Regular Position TBD (Assistant Director, Capital Planning) (ADMIN Salary Schedule, Pay Grade U18) Regular Position TBD (Assistant Director, Core Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment) (ADMIN Salary Schedule, Pay Grade U18) Regular Position TBD (Assistant Director, English for Speakers of Other Languages) (ADMIN Salary Schedule, Pay Grade U18) Regular Position TBD (Assistant Director, Financial Accounting and Property Records) (ADMIN Salary Schedule, Pay Grade U18) Regular Position TBD (Assistant Director, Grants) (ADMIN Salary Schedule, Pay Grade U18) Regular Position TBD (Assistant Director, Office of School Choice) (ADMIN Salary Schedule, Pay Grade U18) Regular Position TBD (Assistant Director, Organizational Development and Retention) (ADMIN Salary Schedule, Pay Grade U18) Regular Position TBD (Assistant Director, Procurement) (ADMIN Salary Schedule, Pay Grade U18) Regular Position TBD (Assistant Director, Professional Standards) (ADMIN Salary Schedule, Pay Grade U18) Regular Position TBD (Assistant Director, Risk Management & Internal Compliance) (ADMIN Salary Schedule, Pay Grade U18) Regular Position TBD (Assistant Director, Strategic Engagement and Community Partnerships) (ADMIN Salary Schedule, Pay Grade U18) Regular Position TBD (Assistant Director, Talent Acquisition) (ADMIN Salary Schedule, Pay Grade U18) Regular Position TBD (Coordinator, Communications and Marketing) (ADMIN Salary Schedule, Pay Grade U15) Regular Position TBD (Coordinator, Organizational Development and Retention) (ADMIN Salary Schedule, Pay Grade U15) Regular Position TBD (Deputy Director, Enterprise Data Systems) (ADMIN Salary Schedule, Pay Grade U18) Regular Position TBD (Deputy Director, Information Security & Compliance) (ADMIN Salary Schedule, Pay Grade U18) Regular Position TBD (Deputy Director, Information Technology Operations) (ADMIN Salary Schedule, Pay Grade U18) Regular Position TBD (Regional Director, Academic and Student Services) (ADMIN Salary Schedule, Pay Grade U20) Regular Position TBD (Director, Capital Planning and Maintenance) (ADMIN Salary Schedule, Pay Grade U20) Regular Position TBD (Director, Human Capital Operations) (ADMIN Salary Schedule, Pay Grade U20) Regular Position TBD (Director, Organizational Development and Retention) (ADMIN Salary Schedule, Pay Grade U20) Regular Position TBD (Executive Director, Academic and Student Services) (ADMIN Salary Schedule, Pay Grade U22) Regular Position TBD (Human Resources Representative) (Supervisory/Technical/Confidential), Pay Grade U03) Regular Position TBD (Instructional Aide) (Support, Pay Grade S01) Regular Position TBD (Interim Administrator) (ADMIN Salary Schedule, Pay Grade U00) Regular Position TBD (Senior Coordinator, Budget) (ADMIN Salary Schedule, Pay Grade U17) Regular Position TBD (Senior Coordinator, Business Services) (ADMIN Salary Schedule, Pay Grade U17) Regular Position TBD (Senior Coordinator, Capital Maintenance) (ADMIN Salary Schedule, Pay Grade U17) Regular Position TBD (Senior Coordinator, Compensation) (ADMIN Salary Schedule, Pay Grade U17) Regular Position TBD (Senior Coordinator, Financial Accounting) (ADMIN Salary Schedule, Pay Grade U17) Regular Position TBD (Senior Coordinator, Graduation) (ADMIN Salary Schedule, Pay Grade U17) Regular Position TBD (Senior Coordinator, Grants) (ADMIN Salary Schedule, Pay Grade U17) Regular Position TBD (Senior Coordinator, Human Resources Operations) (ADMIN Salary Schedule, Pay Grade U17) Regular Position TBD (Senior Coordinator, Organizational Development and Retention) (ADMIN Salary Schedule, Pay Grade U17) Regular Position TBD (Senior Coordinator, Payroll) (ADMIN Salary Schedule, Pay Grade U17) Regular Position TBD (Senior Director, Business Services Support) (ADMIN Salary Schedule, Pay Grade U21) Regular Position TBD (Senior Director, Employee Relations) (ADMIN Salary Schedule, Pay Grade U21) Regular Position TBD (Senior Director, Enterprise Data Systems) (ADMIN Salary Schedule, Pay Grade U21) Regular Position Revision: R-2.01 (Regional Associate Superintendent) (ADMIN Salary Schedule, Pay Grade U23) Regular Position A-36.01 (Assistant Principal) (ADMIN Salary Schedule, Pay Grade U18) Regular Position D-11.21 (High School Athletics and Activities Director) (ADMIN Salary Schedule, Pay Grade U16) Regular Position E-12.17 (Executive Director, Information Technology Operations) (ADMIN Salary Schedule, Pay Grade U22) Regular Position P-6.01 (Principal) (ADMIN Salary Schedule, Pay Grade U20) Regular Position There are 47 PDF attachments. _____________________ 4/30/2025 - Revision of item Replacement of attachments [Contact Person: Dr. Shanna Johnston, Executive Director, Human Resources ] File Attachments Assistant Director, Budget (TBD) DRAFT.pdf (184 KB) Assistant Director, Capital Maintenance (TBD) DRAFT.pdf (184 KB) Assistant Director, Capital Planning (TBD) DRAFT.pdf (189 KB) Assistant Director, ESOL (TBD) DRAFT.pdf (196 KB) Assistant Director, Grants (TBD) DRAFT.pdf (748 KB) Assistant Director, Office of School Choice (TBD) DRAFT.pdf (181 KB) Assistant Director, Procurement (TBD) DRAFT.pdf (771 KB) Assistant Director, Professional Standards (TBD) DRAFT.pdf (181 KB) Assistant Director, Risk Management & Internal Compliance (TBD) DRAFT.pdf (187 KB) Assistant Director, Strategic Engagement (TBD) DRAFT.pdf (182 KB) Assistant Director, Talent Acquisition (TBD) DRAFT.pdf (124 KB) Coordinator, Communications and Marketing (TBD) DRAFT.pdf (182 KB) Coordinator, Organizational Development and Retention (TBD) DRAFT.pdf (181 KB) Deputy Director, Enterprise Data Systems (TBD) DRAFT.pdf (196 KB) Deputy Director, Information Security & Compliance (TBD) DRAFT.pdf (194 KB) Deputy Director, IT Operations (TBD) DRAFT.pdf (194 KB) Director, Capital Planning and Maintenance (TBD) DRAFT.pdf (184 KB) Director, Human Captial Operations (TBD) DRAFT.pdf (203 KB) Director, Organizational Development and Retention (TBD) DRAFT.pdf (182 KB) Executive Director, Academic and Student Services (TBD) DRAFT.pdf (182 KB) Human Resources Representative - (TBD) DRAFT.pdf (194 KB) Instructional Aide (TBD) - DRAFT.pdf (747 KB) Interim Administrator (TBD) DRAFT.pdf (204 KB) Senior Coordinator, Budget (TBD) DRAFT.pdf (184 KB) Regional Director Academic and Student Services (TBD) DRAFT.pdf (189 KB) Senior Coordinator, Business Services (TBD) DRAFT.pdf (182 KB) Senior Coordinator, Capital Maintenance (TBD) DRAFT.pdf (181 KB) Senior Coordinator, Compensation (TBD) DRAFT.pdf (240 KB) Senior Coordinator, Financial Accounting (TBD) DRAFT.pdf (198 KB) Senior Coordinator, Graduation (TBD) DRAFT.pdf (183 KB) Senior Coordinator, Grants (TBD) DRAFT.pdf (227 KB) Senior Coordinator, HR Operations (TBD) DRAFT.pdf (195 KB) Senior Coordinator, Payroll (TBD) DRAFT.pdf (181 KB) Senior Director, Business Services Support - (TBD) DRAFT.pdf (183 KB) Senior Director, Employee Relations (TBD) DRAFT.pdf (204 KB) Senior Director, Enterprise Data Systems (TBD) DRAFT.pdf (199 KB) Regional Associate Superintendent (R-2.01) DRAFT.pdf (206 KB) A-36.01 - Assistant Principal - DRAFT.pdf (256 KB) D-11.21 - High School Athletics and Activities Director - DRAFT.pdf (213 KB) E-12.17 - Executive Director Information Technology Operations - DRAFT.pdf (278 KB) P-6.01-Principal - DRAFT.pdf (481 KB) Assistant Director Financial Accounting and Property Records (TBD) DRAFT.pdf (191 KB) Assistant Director Administrative Procedures and Portfolio Management (TBD) DRAFT.pdf (179 KB) Assistant Director Arts Athletics Activities and Administration (TBD) DRAFT.pdf (183 KB) Assistant Director, Core Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (TBD) DRAFT.pdf (358 KB) Assistant Director, Organizational Development and Retention (TBD) DRAFT.pdf (187 KB) Senior Coordinator, Organizational Development and Retention (TBD) DRAFT.pdf (183 KB) Subject 3. Recruitment and Retention [30 Minutes] Meeting May 6, 2025 - School Board Workshop Agenda 1:00 PM Category B. Purpose of the Workshop Type Discussion, Information Presenters: Cheryl Neely, Regional Associate Superintendent Cherise Trent, Regional Associate Superintendent Dr. Shanna Johnston, Executive Director Human Resources There is 1 PDF attached. [Contact Person: Dr. Shanna Johnston, Executive Director, Human Resources] File Attachments Recruitment and Retention Presentation_May2025 (1).pdf (563 KB) Subject 4. Budget Overview [30 Minutes] Meeting May 6, 2025 - School Board Workshop Agenda 1:00 PM Category B. Purpose of the Workshop Type Information Presenters: Kelly Letcher, Director of Budget Dr. Ami Desamours, Chief Financial Officer There is 1 PDF attached. [Contact Person: Dr. Ami Desamours, Chief Financial Officer] File Attachments Budget Overview Presentation - May 6, 2025.pdf (629 KB) Subject 5. Construction Change Order Report - March 2025 [5 Minutes] Meeting May 6, 2025 - School Board Workshop Agenda 1:00 PM Category B. Purpose of the Workshop Type Information, Reports Presenters: Scott Reichenbacher, Director of Construction Projects Management Melissa Rivera, Capital Projects Management Coordinator There is 1 PDF attached. [Contact Person: Larry Stephens, Chief Operations Officer] File Attachments Change Order Report - March 2025 Final.pdf (410 KB) Subject 6. Construction Projects Bi-Monthly Update - May 2025 [30 Minutes] Meeting May 6, 2025 - School Board Workshop Agenda 1:00 PM Category B. Purpose of the Workshop Type Information, Reports Presenters: Scott Reichenbacher, Director, Construction Projects Management Melissa Rivera, Coordinator, Construction Projects Management There is 1 PDF attached. [Contact Person: Larry Stephens, Chief Operations Officer] File Attachments May 2025 Construction Bi-Monthly Update.pdf (1,219 KB) Subject 7. Policy Review - Briefing/1st Reading [20 Minutes] Meeting May 6, 2025 - School Board Workshop Agenda 1:00 PM Category B. Purpose of the Workshop Type Discussion, Information Presenters: Kathy Dupuy-Bruno, Esq., B.C.S., School Board Attorney and General Counsel Benerita Brophy, LLM, Legal Services Coordinator Revisions: 0100 - Definitions 0115 - Equity in School Programs and Employment Practices 0131 - Legislative/Policymaking 0131.1 - Technical Corrections 0143.1 - Residence Areas 0154 - Motions 0155 - Committees 0162 - Quorum 0163 - Presiding Officer 0164 - Notice of Meetings 0164.1 - Meeting Location and Board Member Participation 0165 - Meetings 0165.1 - Agendas 0165.2 - Regular Meetings 0165.3 - Special and Emergency Meetings 0166 - Exempt Meetings 0169.1 - Public Participation at Board Meetings 0173 - Evaluation of the Superintendent, School Board Attorney, and Board Auditor 1040 - Evaluation of the Superintendent, School Board Attorney, and Board Auditor 1129 - Conflict of Interest 1362 - Anti-Harassment 1410 - Administrative Salary 2120 - School Improvement 2125 - School Advisory Councils for School Improvement and Accountability 2260 - Nondiscrimination and Access to Equal Educational Opportunity 2266 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs and Activities Relating to Students 2280 - Physical Education 2455 - Dropout Prevention and Academic Intervention Programs 2520 - Selection and Adoption of Instructional Materials 2800 - Educational Services for Students in Department of Juvenile Justice Education Programs 3121 - Conditions for Employment and Re-Employment of Instructional Staff 3122 - Nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity 3122.01 - Prohibition Against Disability Discrimination in Employment 3129 - Conflict of Interest 3362 - Anti-Harassment 3430.03 - Sick Leave 4122 - Nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity 4122.01 - Prohibition Against Disability Discrimination in Employment 4129 - Conflict of Interest 4362 - Anti-Harassment 4425 - Nursing Mothers 5112 - Entrance Requirements 5225 - Absences for Religious Holidays 5410.01 - Promotion, Acceleration, Placement, and Retention 5460 - Graduation Requirements 5463 - Credits From Other Schools 5465 - General Education Development (GED) Tests 5517 - Anti-Harassment 5780 - Student/Parent Rights 6110 - Grant Funds 6111 - Internal Controls 6112 - Cash Management of Grants 6114 - Cost Principles – Spending Federal Funds 6320 - Purchasing and Contracting for Commodities and Contractual Services 6550 - Travel and Per Diem 6835 - School Board Internal Audit Function 7101 - Building Permits and the Code Enforcement Office 7110 - Student Accommodation 7240 - Site Acquisition 7450 - Property Inventory 8405 - School Safety and Security 8406 - Reports of Suspicious Activity and Potential Threats to Schools 8407 - School Resource Officers 8420 - Emergency Management, Emergency Preparedness, and Emergency Response Agencies 8431 - Preparedness for Toxic Hazard and Asbestos Hazard 9140 - Citizens' Advisory Committees 9160.01 - Complaint Procedures Related to Alleged Discrimination Regarding Accessibility of District Facilities New: 9701 - Trademark Licensing, Protection, and Use 5730 - Equal Access for Nondistrict-Sponsored Student Clubs and Activities 6146 - Post-Issuance Compliance for Tax-Exempt and Tax-Advantaged Obligations 8280 - Nursing Mothers 9701 - Trademark Licensing, Protection, and Use Administration of Short-Acting Bronchodilators and Components by Trained Personnel Head Start Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection and Enrollment The above policies were advertised in the Tuesday, April 22, 2025, edition of the Fort Myers News-Press. There are 73 PDF attachments. ________________________ 5/5/2025 - Replacement of attachment [Contact Person: Kathy Dupuy-Bruno, Esq., B.C.S., School Board Attorney and General Counsel] File Attachments 0100 - Definition.pdf (171 KB) 0115 - Equity in School Programs and Employment Practices.pdf (92 KB) 0131 - Legislative-Policymaking.pdf (150 KB) 0131.1 - Technical Corrections.pdf (101 KB) 0143.1 - Residence Areas.pdf (95 KB) 0155 - Committees.pdf (94 KB) 0154 - Motions.pdf (81 KB) 0162 - Quorum.pdf (90 KB) 0163 - Presiding Officer.pdf (82 KB) 0164 - Notice of Meetings.pdf (152 KB) 0164.1 - Meeting Location and Board Member Participation.pdf (85 KB) 0165 - Meetings.pdf (172 KB) 0165.1 - Agendas.pdf (108 KB) 0165.2 - Regular Meetings.pdf (86 KB) 0165.3 - Special and Emergency Meetings.pdf (120 KB) 0166 - Exempt Meetings.pdf (114 KB) 0169.1 - Public Participation at Board Meetings.pdf (168 KB) 0173 - Evaluation of the Superintendent, School Board Attorney....pdf (107 KB) 1040 - Evaluation of the Superintendent, School Board Attorney....pdf (107 KB) 1129 - Conflict of Interest.pdf (133 KB) 1362 - Anti-Harassment.pdf (271 KB) 1410 - Administrative Salary.pdf (106 KB) 2120 - School Improvement.pdf (134 KB) 2125 - School Advisory Councils for School Improvement and Accountability.pdf (151 KB) 2260 - Nondiscrimination and Access to Equal Educational Opportunity.pdf (365 KB) 2266 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs.pdf (363 KB) 2280 - Physical Education.pdf (123 KB) 2455 - Dropout Prevention and Academic Intervention Programs.pdf (106 KB) 2520 - Selection and Adoption of Instructional Materials.pdf (198 KB) 2800 - Educational Services for Students in Dept. of DJJ.pdf (114 KB) 3121 - Conditions for Employment and Re-Employment of Instructional Staff.pdf (107 KB) 3122 - Nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity.pdf (176 KB) 3122.01 - Prohibition Against Disability Discrimination in Employment.pdf (142 KB) 3129 - Conflict of Interest.pdf (134 KB) 3362 - Anti-Harassment.pdf (278 KB) 3430.03 - Sick Leave.pdf (128 KB) 4122 - Nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity.pdf (189 KB) 4122.01 - Prohibition Against Disability Discrimination in Employment.pdf (143 KB) 4129 - Conflict of Interest.pdf (146 KB) 4362 - Anti-Harassment.pdf (274 KB) 4425 - Nursing Mothers.pdf (96 KB) 5112 - Entrance Requirements.pdf (175 KB) 5225 - Absences for Religious Holidays.pdf (191 KB) 5410.01 - Promotion, Acceleration, Placement, and Retention.pdf (201 KB) 5410.01 - Promotion, Acceleration, Placement, and Retention.pdf (201 KB) 5460 - Graduation Requirements.pdf (211 KB) 5463 - Credits From Other Schools.pdf (113 KB) 5465 - General Education Development (GED) Tests.pdf (112 KB) 5517 - Anti-Harassment.pdf (274 KB) 5730 - Equal Access for Nondistrict-Sponsored Student Clubs and Activities.pdf (134 KB) 5780 - Student-Parent Rights.pdf (303 KB) 6110 – Grant Funds.pdf (197 KB) 6111 – Internal Controls .pdf (129 KB) 6112 – Cash Management of Grants .pdf (126 KB) 6114 – Cost Principles – Spending Federal Funds.pdf (213 KB) 6146 - Post-Issuance Compliance for Tax-Exempt and Tax-Advantaged Obligations.pdf (126 KB) 6320 - Purchasing and Contracting for Commodities and Contractual Services.pdf (221 KB) 6550 – Travel and Per Diem.pdf (114 KB) 6835 - School Board Internal Audit Function.pdf (104 KB) 7101 - Building Permits and the Code Enforcement Office.pdf (113 KB) 7110 - Student Accommodation.pdf (98 KB) 7240 - Site Acquisition.pdf (131 KB) 7450 – Property Inventory.pdf (141 KB) 8280 - Nursing Mothers.pdf (101 KB) 8405 - School Safety and Security.pdf (246 KB) 8406 - Reports of Suspicious Activity and Potential Threats to Schools.pdf (115 KB) 8407 - School Resource Officers.pdf (145 KB) 8420 - Emergency Management, Emergency Preparedness.pdf (166 KB) 8431 - Preparedness for Toxic Hazard and Asbestos Hazard.pdf (135 KB) 9140 - Citizens' Advisory Committees.pdf (215 KB) 9160.01 - Complaint Procedures Related to Alleged Discrimination.pdf (125 KB) 9701 - Trademark Licensing, Protection, and Use.pdf (144 KB) Administration of Short-Acting Bronchodilators.pdf (114 KB) Head Start Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection and Enrollment.pdf (208 KB) Subject 8. Value Adjustment Board (VAB) [10 Minutes] Meeting May 6, 2025 - School Board Workshop Agenda 1:00 PM Category B. Purpose of the Workshop Type Discussion, Information Presenter: Kathy Dupuy-Bruno, Esq., B.C.S., School Board Attorney and General Counsel [Contact Person: Kathy Dupuy-Bruno, Esq., B.C.S., School Board Attorney and General Counsel] File Attachments C. Public Comment Subject 1. Information for Public Participation at Board Meetings [School Board Policy 0169.1] Meeting May 6, 2025 - School Board Workshop Agenda 1:00 PM Category C. Public Comment Type Procedural The School Board recognizes the value to school governance of public comment on educational issues and the importance of allowing members of the public to express themselves on school matters of community interest. To maintain orderly conduct and proper decorum at its meetings, this policy sets forth the Board's viewpoint-neutral rules related to public input at Board meetings, which are limited public forums. Members of the public shall be given a reasonable opportunity to be heard on a proposition before the Board. For purposes of the policy, a proposition is an item before the Board for a vote, and includes, but is not necessarily limited to, all items on the agenda noted as unfinished business, consent, and nonconsent. A proposition may also include a vote on a motion to rescind or to amend action previously taken, but does not generally include items on the special agenda. A proposition does not include items wherever found on the agenda upon which the Board votes in its quasi-judicial capacity. The opportunity to be heard need not occur at the same meeting at which the Board takes official action on the proposition if the opportunity occurs at a meeting that is during the decision-making process and is within reasonable proximity in time before the meeting at which the Board takes the official action. This policy does not prohibit the Board from maintaining orderly conduct or proper decorum in a public meeting. No Board action shall be taken on requests made during public discussion unless the Board declares the matter to be an emergency in accordance with current law. Any other requests that the Board chooses to take action on shall be placed on an agenda for a subsequent meeting. The requirement for public comment on action items does not apply to: an official act that must be taken to deal with an emergency situation affecting the public health, welfare, or safety in compliance with the requirements would cause an unreasonable delay in the ability of the Board to act; an official act involving no more than a ministerial act, including, but not limited to, approval of minutes, board reorganization and ceremonial proclamations; a meeting that is exempt from F.S. 286.011 (the Public Meetings Law); or a meeting at which the Board is sitting in its quasi-judicial capacity. These exceptions do not affect the right of a person to be heard as otherwise required by law or Board policy. The opportunity to be heard is subject to policies adopted by the Board as follows: Procedures for an individual to use in order to inform the Board of a desire to be heard: Attendees must register their intention to participate in the public portion of the meeting upon their arrival at the meeting by completing the public comment card at the entry of the meeting hall indicating his/her support, opposition, or neutrality on a proposition; and indicating his/her designation of a representative to speak for him/her or his/her group on a proposition if s/he so chooses. All statements shall be directed to the presiding officer; no person may address or question Board members individually. Staff members shall not be expected to answer questions from the audience unless called upon by the Board Chairman (through the Superintendent) or the Superintendent. Tape or video recordings are permitted under the following conditions: No obstructions are created between the Board and the audience. No interviews are conducted in the meeting room while the Board is in session. No commentary, adjustment of equipment, or positioning of operators is made that would distract either the Board or members of the audience while the Board is in session. Action and Special Meeting Public Comment Opportunities Comments on the Agenda: During the action and special meetings, individuals will have the opportunity to address any matter on the agenda. Public comment shall occur at the designated time on the agenda. General Comments Regarding the School District: Individuals will have an opportunity to address the School Board on any other matter relevant to the operation of the School District. Comment on Board Member Motion If a motion is made by a Board member and seconded to take action not in response to a recommendation, of the Superintendent, or Board Attorney as noted on the agenda, an opportunity will be provided for individuals to comment on the subject of the motion after the Board's discussion on the motion and before the vote is taken. This opportunity will not be required if the matter addressed in the motion will be placed on a subsequent agenda before final action is taken. Opportunities will not be extended for individuals to comment on administrative or ministerial motions such as adjourning meetings or extending public comment. Workshop Meeting Public Comment Opportunities Any individual who desires to address the School Board during a workshop meeting may do so at the designated time for public comment. Speakers must complete a Public Comment card on which is written the speaker’s name, contact information, and the subject the speaker wishes to address. Speakers may only address an item on the briefing meeting agenda. Public Hearing Public Comment Opportunities When it is necessary for the Board to conduct a public hearing under F.S. Chapter 120, or otherwise, to include but not limited to rule adoption, budget approval, or book challenges, individuals may only address the Board concerning the issue(s) to be addressed during the hearing. If an individual desires to address the Board concerning a matter being considered at a public hearing scheduled during a Board meeting, the individual shall be allowed to address the Board only during the public hearing. Quasi-Judicial Hearings The Board shall not receive public comment during any quasi-judicial actions including, but not limited to, imposing employee discipline, ruling on formal bid protests, debarment proceedings, charter school terminations, or collective bargaining impasse. Only the parties and their representatives shall be allowed to address the Board as provided in the relevant Board policy or Florida statute. All aspects of student expulsion proceedings shall be closed to the public. Rules Concerning Public Comment Speakers shall be called to address the Board in the order in which each have submitted a Public Comment card. Public comment shall be held at the beginning of the public comment portion of the agenda. Anyone requesting to address the Board must submit a Public Comment card prior public comment commencing. Comments on Agenda Items during Action, Special, and Briefing Meetings: Each speaker shall have one opportunity to address the Board for the specified amount of time. To ensure that the Board has the time necessary to consider the issues, the public comment portion of the meeting shall be limited to one (1) hour. Each individual shall have three (3) minutes to address the Board. If there are more than twenty (20) individuals desiring to speak, the maximum amount of time for each individual is allowed to speak shall be reduced to two (2) minutes. If more than thirty (30) individuals wish to speak, the maximum amount of time each individual is allotted to speak shall be reduced to one (1) minute. No more than sixty (60) individuals will be allowed to address the Board during the public comment portion of the meeting. Only the individual submitting the public comment card is allowed to address the Board with respect to the maximum amount of time allotted. Time may not be “yielded” to other speakers. Inappropriate or irrelevant remarks shall be ruled “out of order” by the Chairperson or Parliamentarian. Any speaker continuing with such remarks shall be required to relinquish the podium. If a speaker is advocating a specific action be taken by the Board which requires the expenditure of funds, the speaker shall reveal any financial interest in the Board taking such action. If the speaker is an employee, owner, or has a financial interest in or is related to an individual who is an employee, owner, or has a financial interest in an entity that provides the product or service being advocated, the speaker must reveal such interest. Rather than all members of groups or factions for or against a proposition addressing the Board at meetings in which a large number of individuals wish to be heard, the Board encourages representatives of such groups or factions to address the proposition in their representative capacity. If multiple members of a group wish to address the Board on the same issue, the Board may request the group to select one (1) o r more representatives, to present comment to the Board on behalf of all members concerning the relevant issue for a period of time determined by the chair, based on the number of individuals represented, to a maximum of five (5) minutes per speaker. Decorum During Board Meetings Improper conduct at Board meetings, including booing, hissing, clapping, shouting, abusive language, or threatening language shall not be tolerated; nor shall the School Board tolerate other behavior which the Chairperson, Parliamentarian, or Sergeant at Arms, considers disruptive or improper. Abusive language is defined as swearing, use of profanity, or name-calling. A statement that is threatening in nature is one containing language meant to frighten or intimidate one (1) or more specified persons into believing they will be harmed by the speaker or someone acting at the speaker's behest. Any action or noise that causes or creates an imminent threat of a disturbance or disruption, including but not limited to clapping, applauding, heckling, shouting comments from the audience, or verbal outbursts in support or opposition to a speaker or his/her remarks is prohibited. No signs or placards shall be allowed in the Board meeting. Persons exiting the Board meeting shall do so quietly. Individuals may not solicit or petition other citizens while on District property. Individuals may not distribute flyers or other documents while on District property without prior approval of the Superintendent. The Chairperson or parliamentarian may warn speakers that their comments have gone beyond the subject matter for which they had signed up to address, address matters unrelated to the School District business, or otherwise violate this policy. Speakers are expected to show respect during public comment and understand that Board meetings are for official government business. The Chairperson may recess the meeting if a speaker persists in addressing irrelevant topics or violating any rules within this policy. Following a warning, any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks or engaging in boisterous behavior which the Chairperson or Sergeant at Arms determines or constitutes an actual or an imminent threat of a disturbance or disruption shall be barred from further appearance before the Board for the balance of the meeting. Personal cellular telephone conversations while in the room when the Board meeting is being conducted are not permitted. Such conversations are permitted only during meeting breaks or recess. Ringers must be set to silent mode to avoid disruption of proceedings. Individuals, including those on the dais, must exit the chambers to answer incoming cell phone calls. Whenever a public speaker's comments raise legal issues that may adversely impact the Board or the District, the Board's parliamentarian may provide verbal instruction or guidance to the Board. The time limit on public comment may be extended by a majority vote of the Board. The Board may move where the public comment period is on the agenda or extend the public comment time in a briefing meeting if it is the majority will of the Board. Speakers shall confine their remarks to educationally relevant issues. They shall address the Board through the Chairperson. The comments shall be respectful. If an individual continues to violate rules at Board meetings, the Chairperson may issue a warning that continued violation will result in removal from the meeting. If the individual continues to violate rules after being warned, the Chairperson or Sergeant at Arms may order the individual removed from the meeting. Speakers shall adhere to the rules established by the Board by State statute. It is unlawful and a second-degree misdemeanor to knowingly disrupt or interfere with a Board meeting. The Sergeant at Arms has the authority to remove anyone from the Board meeting as deemed necessary to keep decorum, avoid meeting disruption, and for safety concerns. The Chairperson or the majority of the Board may call for a recess or an adjournment to another time when the lack of public decorum so interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting to warrant such action. Any person who feels that the subject matter has not been adequately covered in the time allotted may present additional information in writing. The Chairperson shall authorize deviations from the above rules if necessary to accommodate reasonably an individual with a disability. Revised 11/27/23 Revised 11/19/24 Revised 2/4/25 © Neola 2024 © Lee County Office of Legal Services 2025 Legal F.S. 286.011 F.S. 286.0114 File Attachments D. Good of the Order/Other Business Subject 1. Board Members' Comments/Reports Meeting May 6, 2025 - School Board Workshop Agenda 1:00 PM Category D. Good of the Order/Other Business Type Information, Procedural, Reports File Attachments Subject 2. Board Attorney's Comments/Reports Meeting May 6, 2025 - School Board Workshop Agenda 1:00 PM Category D. Good of the Order/Other Business Type Information, Procedural, Reports File Attachments Subject 3. Superintendent's Comments/Reports Meeting May 6, 2025 - School Board Workshop Agenda 1:00 PM Category D. Good of the Order/Other Business Type Information, Procedural, Reports File Attachments E. Adjournment