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Board Approved Agenda - 5:01 p.m.

Thursday, July 31, 2025 · School board meeting record

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The Levy County School Board met to review and approve various administrative policies, the 2025-2026 student progression plan, and the tentative school budget. The agenda also included personnel changes, such as resignations, new hires, and updates to employee retirement plans.

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This meeting sets the financial and operational framework for the upcoming school year, including the tentative budget, student attendance rules, and policies regarding student cell phone use and school safety.

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2 Thursday, July 31, 2025 Board Approved Agenda - 5:01 p.m. Tamara M. Boyle - Superintendent David Delaney - Board Attorney Cameron Asbell, District 1 - Chairman Lisa Baxter, District 2 Ashley Clemenzi, District 3 - Vice Chairman Linda Campbell, District 4 Devin Whitehurst, District 5 Public comments can be submitted by email to publiccomment@levyk12.org or delivered in writing to the District Office at 480 Marshburn Drive, Bronson, FL., and must be received at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Public comments may also be made in person on the day of the meeting. All School Board meetings are recorded and may be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/user/LevyCountySchools within 1-2 days after the scheduled meeting. 1. Regular Session Agenda - 5:01 p.m. Subject 1.1 Invocation - Board Chairman Meeting Jul 31, 2025 - Board Approved Agenda - 5:01 p.m. Category 1. Regular Session Agenda - 5:01 p.m. Type Action, Procedural File Attachments Subject 1.2 Pledge of Allegiance - Board Chairman Meeting Jul 31, 2025 - Board Approved Agenda - 5:01 p.m. Category 1. Regular Session Agenda - 5:01 p.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 2. Adoption of Agenda - Board Chairman 3. Welcome - Board Chairman 4. Request Approval to Advertise to Adopt/Amend School Board Policies for August 26, 2025 Meeting - John R. Lott, Jr. Subject 4.1 Copy of 3. 06 - Safe and Secure Schools Meeting Jul 31, 2025 - Board Approved Agenda - 5:01 p.m. Category 4. Request Approval to Advertise to Adopt/Amend School Board Policies for August 26, 2025 Meeting - John R. Lott, Jr. Type Action (Consent) File Attachments DRAFT 3. 06-Copy of Safe and Secure Schools.pdf (162 KB) Subject 4.2 Copy of 3. 30 - Automatic External Defibrillators Meeting Jul 31, 2025 - Board Approved Agenda - 5:01 p.m. Category 4. Request Approval to Advertise to Adopt/Amend School Board Policies for August 26, 2025 Meeting - John R. Lott, Jr. Type Action (Consent) File Attachments DRAFT 3. 30-Automatic External Defibrillators.pdf (96 KB) Subject 4.3 Copy of 5. 03 - Student Attendance Meeting Jul 31, 2025 - Board Approved Agenda - 5:01 p.m. Category 4. Request Approval to Advertise to Adopt/Amend School Board Policies for August 26, 2025 Meeting - John R. Lott, Jr. Type Action (Consent) File Attachments DRAFT 5. 03-Copy of Student AttendanceAbsences.pdf (150 KB) Subject 4.4 Copy of 5. 13 - Zero Tolerance for School Related Crimes Meeting Jul 31, 2025 - Board Approved Agenda - 5:01 p.m. Category 4. Request Approval to Advertise to Adopt/Amend School Board Policies for August 26, 2025 Meeting - John R. Lott, Jr. Type Action (Consent) File Attachments DRAFT 5. 13-Copy of Zero Tolerance for School Related Crimes.pdf (124 KB) Subject 4.5 Copy of 5. 15 - Administration of Medication Meeting Jul 31, 2025 - Board Approved Agenda - 5:01 p.m. Category 4. Request Approval to Advertise to Adopt/Amend School Board Policies for August 26, 2025 Meeting - John R. Lott, Jr. Type Action (Consent) File Attachments DRAFT 5. 15-Administration of Medication.pdf (127 KB) Subject 4.6 Copy of 5. 25+ - Student Use of Cellular Telephones and Other Communication Devices Meeting Jul 31, 2025 - Board Approved Agenda - 5:01 p.m. Category 4. Request Approval to Advertise to Adopt/Amend School Board Policies for August 26, 2025 Meeting - John R. Lott, Jr. Type Action (Consent) File Attachments NEW 5. 25+ - Student Use of Cellular Telephones and Other Communication Devices.pdf (71 KB) Subject 4.7 Copy of 5.011 - Foreign Exchange Students Meeting Jul 31, 2025 - Board Approved Agenda - 5:01 p.m. Category 4. Request Approval to Advertise to Adopt/Amend School Board Policies for August 26, 2025 Meeting - John R. Lott, Jr. Type Action (Consent) File Attachments DRAFT 5.011-Foreign Exchange Students.pdf (120 KB) Subject 4.8 Copy of 6. 04* - Certification of Administrative, Instructional, and Non-Degreed Vocational Personnel Meeting Jul 31, 2025 - Board Approved Agenda - 5:01 p.m. Category 4. Request Approval to Advertise to Adopt/Amend School Board Policies for August 26, 2025 Meeting - John R. Lott, Jr. Type Action (Consent) File Attachments DRAFT 6. 04_-Certification of Administrative Instructional and NonDegreed Vocational Personnel.pdf (114 KB) Subject 4.9 Copy of 6.032 - Appointment or Employment Requirements Meeting Jul 31, 2025 - Board Approved Agenda - 5:01 p.m. Category 4. Request Approval to Advertise to Adopt/Amend School Board Policies for August 26, 2025 Meeting - John R. Lott, Jr. Type Action (Consent) File Attachments DRAFT 6.032-Appointment or Employment Requirements.pdf (132 KB) Subject 4.10 Copy of 8. 12 - Change Orders Meeting Jul 31, 2025 - Board Approved Agenda - 5:01 p.m. Category 4. Request Approval to Advertise to Adopt/Amend School Board Policies for August 26, 2025 Meeting - John R. Lott, Jr. Type Action (Consent) File Attachments DRAFT 8. 12-Copy of Change Orders.pdf (100 KB) Subject 4.11 Copy of 9. 08 - Student Transportation Meeting Jul 31, 2025 - Board Approved Agenda - 5:01 p.m. Category 4. Request Approval to Advertise to Adopt/Amend School Board Policies for August 26, 2025 Meeting - John R. Lott, Jr. Type Action (Consent) File Attachments DRAFT 9. 08-Copy of Transported Pupils and Eligible Riders.pdf (120 KB) Subject 4.12 Copy of 4.141 - Wellness Plan Meeting Jul 31, 2025 - Board Approved Agenda - 5:01 p.m. Category 4. Request Approval to Advertise to Adopt/Amend School Board Policies for August 26, 2025 Meeting - John R. Lott, Jr. Type Action (Consent) File Attachments DRAFT 4.141-Copy of Wellness Policy.pdf (191 KB) 5. 2025-2026 Comprehensive Student Progression Plan - Matt McLelland Subject 5.1 2025-26 CSPP Meeting Jul 31, 2025 - Board Approved Agenda - 5:01 p.m. Category 5. 2025-2026 Comprehensive Student Progression Plan - Matt McLelland Type Action (Consent) File Attachments 2025-2026 CSPP.pdf (896 KB) 2025-2026 CSPP Edits.pdf (1,209 KB) 6. Adopt Tentative Millage & Budget - Kim Lake Subject 6.1 2025-2026 Tentative Millage & Budget Meeting Jul 31, 2025 - Board Approved Agenda - 5:01 p.m. Category 6. Adopt Tentative Millage & Budget - Kim Lake Type Action (Consent) File Attachments SBLC Tentative Budget.pdf (1,323 KB) Tentative Budget Narrative.pdf (217 KB) 7. Public Comments - Board Chairman 8. Approval of Minutes - Board Chairman Subject 8.1 Board Meeting Minutes Meeting Jul 31, 2025 - Board Approved Agenda - 5:01 p.m. Category 8. Approval of Minutes - Board Chairman Type Action (Consent), Minutes File Attachments 9. Consent Agenda - General Items Subject 9.1 Employee Status Changes/Recommendations Meeting Jul 31, 2025 - Board Approved Agenda - 5:01 p.m. Category 9. Consent Agenda - General Items Type Action (Consent) Terrie Ann Breeden, WES Teacher Aide, Elementary, effective August 6, 2024, vacancy . Norma Dabney, WMHS FNS Worker, effective August 5, 2025, vacancy , paid from project #41000. Sarah Ashman, District Coordinator, SEDNET, effective August 4, 2025, vacancy , paid from project #40233 F2026. Timothy Evan Turner, YTS Teacher, P.E., effective August 1, 2025, vacancy . (B.A. 10.27.20) Janet Neal, District Secretary, Transportation, resignation from employment to participate in DROP , effective November 1, 2020, and ending October 31, 2025, amend to extend through October 31, 2028. Request approval of the 2025-2026 SBLC Substitute and Other Salary Schedule . Karen W. Priest, WMHS Teacher Aide, ESE, entering DROP , effective August 1, 2025, and exiting July 31, 2033. Ella Gore, CES Teacher Aide, Title I, increase hours from 4.5 to 7.5 hours daily, and change in funding , effective August 6, 2025, as follows: ​​ From: 4210E 5100 0150 0241 40241 F2025 100% To: 4210E 5100 0150 0241 40241 F2026 100% Austin Skipper, WMHS Teacher, Vocational Ag., resignation , effective July 22, 2025, transfer leave to SBAC, original hire date August 8, 2018. Robin Cerveny, Transportation Bus Driver, resignation , effective May 30, 2025, payment for any unused leave, original hire date August 6, 2021. Malorie Lowe, CMHS Teacher, Health Occupation, effective August 1, 2025, vacancy . Catherine Cannon, CMHS Teacher Aide, resignation , effective June 2, 2025, payment for any unused leave, original hire date August 2, 2022. Nicholas Sapp, WMHS Teacher, Math, S/H, effective August 1, 2025, vacancy . Emily Fendrick, District Teacher, Speech, Language and Pathology, effective August 1, 2025, vacancy . Brandy Crooms, WMHS Teacher, Health Occupation, resignation , effective June 2, 2025, payment for any unused leave, original hire date August 2, 2022. Nacarra Foster, WES Teacher Aide, ESE, effective August 6, 2025, vacancy , and paid from project #40230 F2026. Gresia Garcia-Soto, BES Teacher Aide, ESOL, effective August 6 2025, vacancy , paid from project #11374. Fatima Sullivan, CES Teacher, Third Grade, internal transfer to Teacher, First Grade, effective August 1, 2025, vacancy . James Thornton, WMHS Teacher, ELA, S/H, effective August 1, 2025, vacancy , out-of-field in ELA, S/H. Annabelle Beauchamp, CES Teacher Aide, Title I, effective August 6, 2025, new position, paid from project #40241 F2026. Amber Bulson, BES FNS Worker, effective August 5, 2025, vacancy , paid from project #41000. Angel Mosher, CMHS FNS Worker, effective August 5, 2025, vacancy , paid from project #41000. Request approval to convert a Math Coach position at YTS to an Instructional Interventionist position beginning with the 2025-26 school year, paid from project #11030 - 56% and #40241 F2026 - 44%. Request approval to convert a fourth grade unit to a fifth grade unit at CES, effective with the 2025-2026 school year. Elsie Taylor, CES Teacher, Fourth Grade, internal transfer to Fifth Grade, effective August 1, 2025. Request approval to transfer a CES Third Grade Teaching unit to a YTS Fifth Grade Teaching unit, effective with the 2025-2026 school year. Request approval to convert one District Office Secretary, Administration to a District Receptionist position, effective August 11, 2025. Caeli Langford, District Secretary, Administration, resignation , effective August 8, 2025, transfer leave to Gilchrist County, original hire date March 2, 2023. Lee Royer, CES Teacher Aide, Pre-K, internal transfer to Teacher Aide, Pre-K Lead, effective August 1, 2025, new unit . Lyndsay Barber, CES Teacher, KG, internal transfer to Teacher, Second Grade, effective August 1, 2025. vacancy . Keely Dyjak, CES Teacher First Grade, internal transfer to Teacher, KG, effective August 1, 2025, vacancy . Stacey Roberson, CES Teacher, Second Grade, internal transfer to Teacher, First Grade, effective August 1, 2025, vacancy . Randi Beauchamp, YTS Teacher, TSA, change in funding , effective August 1, 2025, as follows: From: 1000E 5100 0120 0111 11030 14% 1000E 7300 0110 0111 11030 86% To: 1000E 5100 0120 0111 11030 100% Katherine Berry, WMHS Teacher Aide, ESE, effective August 6, 2025, paid from project #40230 F2026 - 50% and #40231 F2026 - 50%, vacancy . Kayla Watson, CES Teacher Aide, ESE, internal transfer to Teacher Aide, Elementary, effective August 6, 2025, and change in funding , as follows: From: 4210E 5200 0150 0241 40230 F2025 100% To: 1000E 5100 0150 0241 11030 100% Wendy Rowe, CMHS Teacher, Math, M/J, effective August 1,2025, vacancy , out-of-field in Math 6-12. Whitley Durrance, CES Teacher Aide, Elementary, internal transfer to Teacher Aide, ESE, effective August 6, 2025, vacancy , and change in funding , as follows: ​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​ From: 1000E 5100 0150 0241 11030 100% To: 4210E 5200 0150 0241 40230 F2026 100% File Attachments FY 25-26 SUBSTITTUE TEACHER RATES.pdf (70 KB) Subject 9.2 Personal Leave Requests Meeting Jul 31, 2025 - Board Approved Agenda - 5:01 p.m. Category 9. Consent Agenda - General Items Type Action (Consent) Morgan Sache, CMHS Teacher, Science, M/J, September 15, 2025 through June 1, 2026. File Attachments Subject 9.3 Family Medical Leave Requests Meeting Jul 31, 2025 - Board Approved Agenda - 5:01 p.m. Category 9. Consent Agenda - General Items Type Action (Consent) (B.A. 04.22.25) Morgan Sache, CMHS Teacher, Science, M/J, April 21 - June 2, 2025, amend to add dates August 1 - September 12, 2025. Jessica Shaffer, WMHS Custodian, July 28 - October 20, 2025. Sandra Bass, JBES FNS Worker, August 5 - October 30, 2025. Nancy McLeod, WES Teacher Aide, ESOL, August 6 - October 30, 2025. Courtney Daniel, CKS Health Assistant, August 6 - October 30, 2025. Dulce Diaz, BMHS Teacher, Language Arts, M/J, August 1 - October 24, 2025. File Attachments Subject 9.4 Administrative Services: Contracts and/or Agreements Meeting Jul 31, 2025 - Board Approved Agenda - 5:01 p.m. Category 9. Consent Agenda - General Items Type Action (Consent) Request approval of the following 2025-2026 contracts and/or Agreements between the School Board of Levy County and the vendors: City of Williston for the Williston schools' crossing guards. City of Chiefland for the Chiefland schools' crossing guards. City of Cedar Key for the Cedar Key school crossing guards. Sheriff of Levy County for the Bronson schools' crossing guards. Early Learning Coalition of the Nature Coast for Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Programs within Levy County Schools. Early Learning Coalition of the Nature Coast for Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Programs at Whispering Winds Charter School . Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. , Cooperative Agreement, paid from project #11023. Eluma, LLC. , to provide Speech Language Therapy Services, paid from project #40230 F2026. Chalk Talk , to provide professional development training and onboarding, paid from project #11332, Reading Instruction. File Attachments 2025-2026 SY Crossing Guards - WILLISTON.pdf (125 KB) 2025-2026 SY Crossing Guards - CHIEFLAND.pdf (101 KB) 2025-2026 SY Crossng Guards - CEDAR KEY.pdf (125 KB) 2025-2026 SY Crossing Guard SHERIFF.pdf (125 KB) 2025-26 VPK Contract SBLC.pdf (692 KB) 2025-26 VPK Contract WWCS.pdf (683 KB) 2025-2026 Cooperative Agreement with Meridian.pdf (343 KB) 2025-2026 Eluma, LLC - SLP Services.pdf (577 KB) 2025-26 Chalk Talk.pdf (660 KB) Subject 9.5 Instructional Services: Contracts and/or Agreements Meeting Jul 31, 2025 - Board Approved Agenda - 5:01 p.m. Category 9. Consent Agenda - General Items Type Request approval of the following 2025-2026 contracts and/or Agreements between the School Board of Levy County and the vendors: 2025-2028 English Language Learners (ELL) Plan . K-12 Comprehensive Evidence-Based Reading Plan (CERP) . File Attachments 2025-2028 Levy District ELL Plan - FINAL & Approved.pdf (750 KB) 2025-26 Reading Plan (Levy CERP).pdf (966 KB) 10. Consent Agenda - Finance Items Subject 10.1 Finance Meeting Jul 31, 2025 - Board Approved Agenda - 5:01 p.m. Category 10. Consent Agenda - Finance Items Type Action (Consent) Budget amendments 24-00038/25A & 24-00039/25B & 24-00040/26A General Fund Budget Summary June 30, 2025. File Attachments 24-00038_25A_24-00039_25B_08122025 Board Meeting.pdf (6 KB) June 2025 General Fund Financials.pdf (2,028 KB) 24-00040_26A_08122025 Board Meeting.pdf (4 KB) 11. Superintendent's Comments/Recommendations 12. Board Comments 13. Adjournment

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