School Board Meeting

2 Tuesday, January 27, 2026 School Board Meeting An Equal Opportunity School District MEETING TIME AND LOCATION: 5:30 P.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 352-671-7707, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Student and public speakers do not reflect the endorsement, sponsorship, position, or expression of the Marion County School District. 1. Call to Order Subject 1.1 Call to Order - Regular Meeting Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Procedural Rationale and Methodology: Record of attendance. Prior Board Action Date(s): N/A Financial History and Term/Time Frame: Verbal attendance is taken by Recording Secretary. Effect of Action/Results: Determines if quorum is present in order to proceed with the meeting and provides a record of who is present for discussion and voting. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 0162 Section 1001.372, Fla. Stats. (2024) File Attachments 2. Inspiration and Pledge Subject 2.1 Inspiration and Pledge Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Procedural Rationale and Methodology: Inspiration and leading the Pledge Prior Board Action Date (s): N/A Financial History and Term/Time Frame: Individuals desiring to provide the inspiration and lead the Pledge of Allegiance to arrange to do so through the appropriate administrators and Recording Secretary at least two (2) weeks in advance of the Board meeting. Effect of Action/Results: Commencement of the meeting through an inspiration and Pledge of Allegiance is provided by a variety of departments and showcases positive actions occurring within Marion County Public Schools. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policies 2105 and 8810 File Attachments 3. Recognitions Subject 3.1 Recognitions Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Recognition Goals Strategic Plan Key Priority 1 - Positive, Safe & Supportive Environments Strategic Plan Key Priority 3 - Talent Development & Workforce Sustainability Strategic Plan Key Priority 5 - Thriving Partnerships Rationale and Methodology: Marion County Public Schools desires to publicly acknowledge the contributions, achievements, and successes of students and staff members. Doing so during a School Board meeting accomplishes this and fosters greater understanding and knowledge of success both inside and outside the classroom. Prior Board Action Date(s): N/A Financial History and Term/Time Frame: N/A Effect of Action/Results: Provides the School Board and community opportunity to become more aware of student and staff achievements through in-person appreciation. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: N/A File Attachments 4. Approval of Agenda Subject 4.1 Meeting Agenda Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Action Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Approve Consent Agenda Items, C11.1 - C16.5 submitted or amended, and Items D19.1, D19.2, D19.3, D19.4, D19.5, and D19.6 that have been placed under Discussion Regular Agenda Items Rationale and Methodology: Superintendent presents an itemized agenda for approval by School Board members. Prior Board Action Date(s): N/A Financial History and Term/Time Frame: Superintendent recommends approval of the agenda as submitted in the Board packet or with exceptions stated, i.e., withdrawal of an item from the agenda. Movement of an item to/from consent/discussion portion of the agenda is addressed during the motion for approval of the consent agenda. Effect of Action/Results: The agenda provides an orderly review of all items for consideration at the Board meeting. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 0165.1 Section 1001.372, Fla. Stats. (2024) File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve Consent Agenda Items, C11.1 - C16.5 submitted or amended, and Items D19.1, D19.2, D19.3, D19.4, D19.5, and D19.6 that have been placed under Discussion Regular Agenda Items Motion by Nancy Thrower, second by Eric Cummings. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Allison Campbell, Eric Cummings, Lori Conrad, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James 5. Proof of Publication Subject 5.1 Proof of Publication Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - School Board Meeting 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 260127.pdf (134 KB) 6. Approval of Minutes Subject 6.1 Board Minutes - December 18, 2025 Administrative Briefing and Work Session Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Action, Minutes Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Approve the minutes for the December 18, 2025, Administrative Briefing and Work Session Minutes View Minutes for Dec 18, 2025 - Administrative Briefing and Work Session Rationale and Methodology: Statutory requirements state that all Board meeting minutes are to be recorded, reviewed, corrected (if necessary), and approved. The minutes are to be kept as a public record in a permanent location. Prior Board Action Date(s): N/A Financial History and Term/Time Frame: Minutes are normally submitted within a reasonable timeframe for review, correction (if necessary), and approval by Board members as part of a regularly-scheduled Board meeting. Effect of Action/Results: An accurate record of Board meetings (including work sessions) is permanently maintained. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 0168 Sections 1001.42 and 286.011, Fla. Stats. (2024) NOTE: Any person deciding to appeal any decision made by the Board with regard to any matter considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is based. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve the minutes for the December 18, 2025, Administrative Briefing and Work Session Motion by Eric Cummings, second by Lori Conrad. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Allison Campbell, Eric Cummings, Lori Conrad, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James 7. Information Subject 7.1 Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the Kitchen HVAC Upgrade at Belleview Middle School - Change Order No. 2 Work Authorization No. 5 – Project 24-112 Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Information Goals Strategic Plan Key Priority 4 - Fiscal Responsibility Rationale and Methodology: The School District used a Construction Management delivery method, including a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), to perform construction work on this project. There were unused funds on the project. Since the project was delivered using a Construction Management delivery with a GMP format, unused dollars, regardless of the item, are returned to the owner. The unspent monies will be returned to the owner via change order, which will close the financial books on this project. The Superintendent, or designee, has signed and approved the change order. Per Board Policy 6345, the Superintendent, or designee, is authorized to approve and execute any construction contract Change Order that will increase the construction contract by $25,000 or less, or that will decrease the construction contract amount, provided that approval shall be, in his/her judgement, in the best interest of the Board. Such change orders shall be binding upon execution by the Superintendent or designee. The Superintendent, or designee, shall report each change order that he/she approved to the Board at the Board Meeting that follows his/her approval. The Superintendent’s, or designee's, approval of the change order shall be entered into the official minutes of the Board Meeting. Prior Board Action Date(s): Board Meeting: 12/10/2024 Approved Financial History and Term/Time Frame: The original contract for the work was $1,135,374.00. T here was one previous change order resulting in a deductive total of $150,747.02 . The cost of this change order is a deductive amount of $4,445.61, resulting in a new contract amount of $980,181.37. The change order was processed within five days from the Superintendent’s or designee, approval. Effect of Action/Results: Notifying the Board allows the District to remain in compliance with Board Policies in effect at the time of the change order approvals. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 6345 Section 1013.45 Fla. Stats. (2025) State Requirements for Educational Facilities (SREF) Section 4.2 (2014) File Attachments 24-112 6B Deductive Change Order 2, Work Auth. 5, BMS HVAC Upgrade, CPPI.pdf (328 KB) 7. Information Subject 7.2 Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the Shade Structure Replacement at Hillcrest School - Change Order No. 1 Work Authorization No. 20 - Project 25-116 Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Information Goals Strategic Plan Key Priority 4 - Fiscal Responsibility Rationale and Methodology: The School District used a Construction Management delivery method, including a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), to perform construction work on this project. There were unused funds on the project. Since the project was delivered using a Construction Management delivery with a GMP format, unused dollars, regardless of the item, are returned to the owner. The unspent monies will be returned to the owner via change order, which will close the financial books on this project. The Superintendent, or designee, has signed and approved the change order. Per Board Policy 6345, the Superintendent, or designee, is authorized to approve and execute any construction contract Change Order that will increase the construction contract by $25,000 or less, or that will decrease the construction contract amount, provided that approval shall be, in his/her judgement, in the best interest of the Board. Such change orders shall be binding upon execution by the Superintendent or designee. The Superintendent, or designee, shall report each change order that he/she approved to the Board at the Board Meeting that follows his/her approval. The Superintendent’s, or designee's, approval of the change order shall be entered into the official minutes of the Board Meeting. Prior Board Action Date(s): Board Meeting: 06/24/2025 Approved Financial History and Term/Time Frame: The original contract for the work was $323,613.20. There were no previous change orders. The cost of this change order is a deductive amount of $65,760.14, resulting in a new contract amount of $257,853.06. The change order was processed within five days from the Superintendent’s or designee, approval. Effect of Action/Results: Notifying the Board allows the District to remain in compliance with Board Policies in effect at the time of the change order approvals. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 6345 Section 1013.45 Fla. Stats. (2025) State Requirements for Educational Facilities (SREF) Section 4.2 (2014) File Attachments 25-116 6B Deductive Change Order 1, Work Auth. 20, HCE GMASSA Shade Structure, ADMorgan.pdf (195 KB) 7. Information Subject 7.3 Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for Osceola Middle School, Building Improvement Building 1 - Change Order No. 3 Work Authorization No. 10 - Project 25-115 Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Information Goals Strategic Plan Key Priority 4 - Fiscal Responsibility Rationale and Methodology: The School District used a Construction Management delivery method, including a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), to perform construction work on this project. There were unused funds on the project. Since the project was delivered using a Construction Management delivery with a GMP format, unused dollars, regardless of the item, are returned to the owner. The unspent monies will be returned to the owner via change order, which will close the financial books on this project. The Superintendent, or designee, has signed and approved the change order. Per Board Policy 6345, the Superintendent, or designee, is authorized to approve and execute any construction contract Change Order that will increase the construction contract by $25,000 or less, or that will decrease the construction contract amount, provided that approval shall be, in his/her judgement, in the best interest of the Board. Such change orders shall be binding upon execution by the Superintendent or designee. The Superintendent, or designee, shall report each change order that he/she approved to the Board at the Board Meeting that follows his/her approval. The Superintendent’s, or designee's, approval of the change order shall be entered into the official minutes of the Board Meeting. Prior Board Action Date(s): Board Meeting: 05/27/2025 Approved Financial History and Term/Time Frame: The original contract for the work was $4,322,695.00. There were two previous change orders resulting in a deductive total of $253,732.99 . The cost of this change order is a deductive amount of $541,930.12, resulting in a new contract amount of $3,527,031.89. The change order was processed within five days from the Superintendent’s or designee, approval. Effect of Action/Results: Notifying the Board allows the District to remain in compliance with Board Policies in effect at the time of the change order approvals. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 6345 Section 1013.45 Fla. Stats. (2025) State Requirements for Educational Facilities (SREF) Section 4.2 (2014) File Attachments 25-115 6B Deductive Change Order 3, Work Auth. 10, OMS Bldg. 1 Improvements, Ausley.pdf (253 KB) 7. Information Subject 7.4 Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for Remodel of the West Bay Area into an HVAC and Welding Industrial Lab and Classroom Space at Marion Technical College - Change Order No. 2 Work Authorization No. 7 – Project 24-129 Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Information Goals Strategic Plan Key Priority 4 - Fiscal Responsibility Rationale and Methodology: The School District used a Construction Management delivery method, including a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), to perform construction work on this project. There were unused funds on the project. Since the project was delivered using a Construction Management delivery with a GMP format, unused dollars, regardless of the item, are returned to the owner. The unspent monies will be returned to the owner via change order, which will close the financial books on this project. The Superintendent, or designee, has signed and approved the change order. Per Board Policy 6345, the Superintendent, or designee, is authorized to approve and execute any construction contract Change Order that will increase the construction contract by $25,000 or less, or that will decrease the construction contract amount, provided that approval shall be, in his/her judgement, in the best interest of the Board. Such change orders shall be binding upon execution by the Superintendent or designee. The Superintendent, or designee, shall report each change order that he/she approved to the Board at the Board Meeting that follows his/her approval. The Superintendent’s, or designee's, approval of the change order shall be entered into the official minutes of the Board Meeting. Prior Board Action Date(s): Board Meeting: 02/25/2025 Approved Financial History and Term/Time Frame: The original contract for the work was $1,333,036.00. There was one previous change order resulting in a deductive total of $110,325.95 . The cost of this change order is a deductive amount of $2,881.10, resulting in a new contract amount of $1,219,828.95. The change order was processed within five days from the Superintendent’s or designee, approval. Effect of Action/Results: Notifying the Board allows the District to remain in compliance with Board Policies in effect at the time of the change order approvals. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 6345 Section 1013.45 Fla. Stats. (2025) State Requirements for Educational Facilities (SREF) Section 4.2 (2014) File Attachments 24-129 6B Deductive Change Order 2, Work Auth. 7, MTC West Bay Remodel, CPPI.pdf (498 KB) 8. Persons Requesting to Address the Board (Televised) Subject 8.1 Request to Address the School Board Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Address the Board Rationale and Methodology: Provide a public opportunity to address the Board regarding items appearing on the Board Agenda or matters on which the Board customarily takes action in regard to the operation of Marion County Public Schools. Prior Board Action Date(s): N/A Financial History and Term/Time Frame: Individuals must fully complete the appropriate request form, and presentations are limited to a total of five (5) minutes. Procedures for public appearance are itemized on a separate sheet for review prior to speaking . The request forms and procedures are available on the District's website at http://www.marionschools.net/domain/ 129 . Effect of Action/Results: Opportunity for the public to voice opinions and/or concerns during Board meetings held regularly throughout the year. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 0169.1 Section 1001.372, Fla. Stats. (2024) File Attachments Address the Board Colton Thomas Hughes.pdf (154 KB) 9. Public Hearings Subject 9.1 Public Hearing for the 2025-2026 Adoption of Instructional Materials for Kindergarten English Language Arts Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Action Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $719,820.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source General Fund-Instructional Materials Recommended Action Approve 2025-2026 Recommended Instructional Materials for Kindergarten English Language Arts Goals Strategic Plan Key Priority 1 - Positive, Safe & Supportive Environments Rationale and Methodology: Instructional materials are adopted according to a process defined in state statute. Review committees comprised of community, parents, and teacher members evaluated instructional materials under considerations and made recommendations to the Interim Superintendent. Kindergarten English Language Arts Benchmark Education Company, Florida Benchmark Advance, Florida Edition, Grade K Prior Board Action Date(s): The Interim Superintendent presented final recommendations at the December 18, 2025 work session for the instructional materials for the specified courses to be implemented in the 2026-2027 school year. On December 18, 2025 student editions were made available for public viewing. An open public hearing was held on January 13, 2026, to receive public comment on the title for Kindergarten English Language Arts instructional materials. Financial History and Term/Time Frame: N/A Effect of Action/Results: The official 30-day window to file an objection to the list of titles will open. Holding a public hearing, with a hearing officer present, on March 3, 2026, the School Board meeting allows for consideration of individual objections, filed appropriately. The Board's decision after convening the hearing is final, and is not subject to further petition. Materials will be ordered from the Florida School Book Depository. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 2521 Sections 1006.28; 1006.283; 1006.40; Fla. Stats (2025) File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve 2025-2026 Recommended Instructional Materials for Kindergarten English Language Arts Motion by Nancy Thrower, second by Lori Conrad. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Allison Campbell, Eric Cummings, Lori Conrad, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James 9. Public Hearings Subject 9.2 Public Hearing for the 2025-2026 Adoption of Instructional Materials for 1st Grade English Language Arts Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Action Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $772,925.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source General Fund-Instructional Materials Recommended Action Approve 2025-2026 Recommended Instructional Materials for 1st Grade English Language Arts Goals Strategic Plan Key Priority 1 - Positive, Safe & Supportive Environments Rationale and Methodology: Instructional materials are adopted according to a process defined in state statute. Review committees comprised of community, parents, and teacher members evaluated instructional materials under considerations and made recommendations to the Interim Superintendent. First Grade English Language Arts Benchmark Education Company, Florida Benchmark Advance, Florida Edition, Grade 1 Prior Board Action Date(s): The Interim Superintendent presented final recommendations at the December 18, 2025 work session for the instructional materials for the specified courses to be implemented in the 2026-2027 school year. On December 18, 2025 student editions were made available for public viewing. An open public hearing was held on January 13, 2026, to receive public comment on the title for First Grade English Language Arts instructional materials. Financial History and Term/Time Frame: N/A Effect of Action/Results: The official 30-day window to file an objection to the list of titles will open. Holding a public hearing, with a hearing officer present, on March 3, 2026, the School Board meeting allows for consideration of individual objections, filed appropriately. The Board's decision after convening the hearing is final, and is not subject to further petition. Materials will be ordered from the Florida School Book Depository. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 2521 Sections 1006.28; 1006.283; 1006.40; Fla. Stats (2025) File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve 2025-2026 Recommended Instructional Materials for 1st Grade English Language Arts Motion by Lori Conrad, second by Eric Cummings. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Allison Campbell, Eric Cummings, Lori Conrad, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James 9. Public Hearings Subject 9.3 Public Hearing for the 2025-2026 Adoption of Instructional Materials for 2nd Grade English Language Arts Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Action Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $786,900.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source General Fund-Instructional Materials Recommended Action Approve 2025-2026 Recommended Instructional Materials for 2nd Grade English Language Arts Goals Strategic Plan Key Priority 1 - Positive, Safe & Supportive Environments Rationale and Methodology: Instructional materials are adopted according to a process defined in state statute. Review committees comprised of community, parents, and teacher members evaluated instructional materials under considerations and made recommendations to the Interim Superintendent. Second Grade English Language Arts Benchmark Education Company, Florida Benchmark Advance, Florida Edition, Grade 2 Prior Board Action Date(s): The Interim Superintendent presented final recommendations at the December 18, 2025 work session for the instructional materials for the specified courses to be implemented in the 2026-2027 school year. On December 18, 2025 student editions were made available for public viewing. An open public hearing was held on January 13, 2026, to receive public comment on the title for Second Grade English Language Arts instructional materials. Financial History and Term/Time Frame: N/A Effect of Action/Results: The official 30-day window to file an objection to the list of titles will open. Holding a public hearing, with a hearing officer present, on March 3, 2026, the School Board meeting allows for consideration of individual objections, filed appropriately. The Board's decision after convening the hearing is final, and is not subject to further petition. Materials will be ordered from the Florida School Book Depository. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 2521 Sections 1006.28; 1006.283; 1006.40; Fla. Stats (2025) File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve 2025-2026 Recommended Instructional Materials for 2nd Grade English Language Arts Motion by Nancy Thrower, second by Eric Cummings. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Allison Campbell, Eric Cummings, Lori Conrad, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James 9. Public Hearings Subject 9.4 Public Hearing for the 2025-2026 Adoption of Instructional Materials for 3rd Grade English Language Arts Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Action Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $838,200.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source General Fund-Instructional Materials Recommended Action Approve 2025-2026 Recommended Instructional Materials for 3rd Grade English Language Arts Goals Strategic Plan Key Priority 1 - Positive, Safe & Supportive Environments Rationale and Methodology: Instructional materials are adopted according to a process defined in state statute. Review committees comprised of community, parents, and teacher members evaluated instructional materials under considerations and made recommendations to the Interim Superintendent. Third Grade English Language Arts Benchmark Education Company, Florida Benchmark Advance, Florida Edition, Grade 3 Prior Board Action Date(s): The Interim Superintendent presented final recommendations at the December 18, 2025 work session for the instructional materials for the specified courses to be implemented in the 2026-2027 school year. On December 18, 2025 student editions were made available for public viewing. An open public hearing was held on January 13, 2026, to receive public comment on the title for 3rd Grade English Language Arts instructional materials. Financial History and Term/Time Frame: N/A Effect of Action/Results: The official 30-day window to file an objection to the list of titles will open. Holding a public hearing, with a hearing officer present, on March 3, 2026, the School Board meeting allows for consideration of individual objections, filed appropriately. The Board's decision after convening the hearing is final, and is not subject to further petition. Materials will be ordered from the Florida School Book Depository. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 2521 Sections 1006.28; 1006.283; 1006.40; Fla. Stats (2025) File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve 2025-2026 Recommended Instructional Materials for 3rd Grade English Language Arts Motion by Lori Conrad, second by Eric Cummings. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Allison Campbell, Eric Cummings, Lori Conrad, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James 9. Public Hearings Subject 9.5 Public Hearing for the 2025-2026 Adoption of Instructional Materials for 4th Grade English Language Arts Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Action Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $803,800.00 Budget Source General Fund-Instructional Materials Recommended Action Approve 2025-2026 Recommended Instructional Materials for 4th Grade English Language Arts Goals Strategic Plan Key Priority 1 - Positive, Safe & Supportive Environments Rationale and Methodology: Instructional materials are adopted according to a process defined in state statute. Review committees comprised of community, parents, and teacher members evaluated instructional materials under considerations and made recommendations to the Interim Superintendent. Fourth Grade English Language Arts Benchmark Education Company, Florida Benchmark Advance, Florida Edition, Grade 4 Prior Board Action Date(s): The Interim Superintendent presented final recommendations at the December 18, 2025 work session for the instructional materials for the specified courses to be implemented in the 2026-2027 school year. On December 18, 2025 student editions were made available for public viewing. An open public hearing was held on January 13, 2026, to receive public comment on the title for 4th Grade English Language Arts instructional materials. Financial History and Term/Time Frame: N/A Effect of Action/Results: The official 30-day window to file an objection to the list of titles will open. Holding a public hearing, with a hearing officer present, on March 3, 2026, the School Board meeting allows for consideration of individual objections, filed appropriately. The Board's decision after convening the hearing is final, and is not subject to further petition. Materials will be ordered from the Florida School Book Depository. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 2521 Sections 1006.28; 1006.283; 1006.40; Fla. Stats (2025) File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve 2025-2026 Recommended Instructional Materials for 4th Grade English Language Arts Motion by Nancy Thrower, second by Lori Conrad. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Allison Campbell, Eric Cummings, Lori Conrad, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James 9. Public Hearings Subject 9.6 Public Hearing for the 2025-2026 Adoption of Instructional Materials for 5th Grade English Language Arts Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Action Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $745,400.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source General Fund-Instructional Materials Recommended Action Approve 2025-2026 Recommended Instructional Materials for 5th Grade English Language Arts Goals Strategic Plan Key Priority 1 - Positive, Safe & Supportive Environments Rationale and Methodology: Instructional materials are adopted according to a process defined in state statute. Review committees comprised of community, parents, and teacher members evaluated instructional materials under considerations and made recommendations to the Interim Superintendent. Fifth Grade English Language Arts Benchmark Education Company, Florida Benchmark Advance, Florida Edition, Grade 5 Prior Board Action Date(s): The Interim Superintendent presented final recommendations at the December 18, 2025 work session for the instructional materials for the specified courses to be implemented in the 2026-2027 school year. On December 18, 2025 student editions were made available for public viewing. An open public hearing was held on January 13, 2026, to receive public comment on the title for 5th Grade English Language Arts instructional materials. Financial History and Term/Time Frame: N/A Effect of Action/Results: The official 30-day window to file an objection to the list of titles will open. Holding a public hearing, with a hearing officer present, on March 3, 2026, the School Board meeting allows for consideration of individual objections, filed appropriately. The Board's decision after convening the hearing is final, and is not subject to further petition. Materials will be ordered from the Florida School Book Depository. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 2521 Sections 1006.28; 1006.283; 1006.40; Fla. Stats (2025) File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve 2025-2026 Recommended Instructional Materials for 5th Grade English Language Arts Motion by Eric Cummings, second by Lori Conrad. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Allison Campbell, Eric Cummings, Lori Conrad, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James 9. Public Hearings Subject 9.7 Public Hearing for the 2025-2026 Adoption of Instructional Materials for 6th Grade English Language Arts Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Action Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $578,963.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source General Fund-Instructional Materials Recommended Action Approve 2025-2026 Recommended Instructional Materials for 6th Grade English Language Arts Goals Strategic Plan Key Priority 1 - Positive, Safe & Supportive Environments Rationale and Methodology: Instructional materials are adopted according to a process defined in state statute. Review committees comprised of community, parents, and teacher members evaluated instructional materials under considerations and made recommendations to the Interim Superintendent. Sixth Grade Language Arts 1 Savvas, myPerspectives Florida English Language Arts, Grade 6 Prior Board Action Date(s): The Interim Superintendent presented final recommendations at the December 18, 2025 work session for the instructional materials for the specified courses to be implemented in the 2026-2027 school year. On December 18, 2025 student editions were made available for public viewing. An open public hearing was held on January 13, 2026, to receive public comment on the title for 6th Grade English Language Arts instructional materials. Financial History and Term/Time Frame: N/A Effect of Action/Results: The official 30-day window to file an objection to the list of titles will open. Holding a public hearing, with a hearing officer present, on March 3, 2026, the School Board meeting allows for consideration of individual objections, filed appropriately. The Board's decision after convening the hearing is final, and is not subject to further petition. Materials will be ordered from the Florida School Book Depository. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 2521 Sections 1006.28; 1006.283; 1006.40; Fla. Stats (2025) File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve 2025-2026 Recommended Instructional Materials for 6th Grade English Language Arts Motion by Nancy Thrower, second by Eric Cummings. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Allison Campbell, Eric Cummings, Lori Conrad, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James 9. Public Hearings Subject 9.8 Public Hearing for the 2025-2026 Adoption of Instructional Materials for 7th Grade English Language Arts Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Action Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $566,313.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source General Fund-Instructional Materials Recommended Action Approve 2025-2026 Recommended Instructional Materials for 7th Grade English Language Arts Goals Strategic Plan Key Priority 1 - Positive, Safe & Supportive Environments Rationale and Methodology: Instructional materials are adopted according to a process defined in state statute. Review committees comprised of community, parents, and teacher members evaluated instructional materials under considerations and made recommendations to the Interim Superintendent. Seventh Grade Language Arts 2 Savvas, myPerspectives Florida English Language Arts, Grade 7 Prior Board Action Date(s): The Interim Superintendent presented final recommendations at the December 18, 2025 work session for the instructional materials for the specified courses to be implemented in the 2026-2027 school year. On December 18, 2025 student editions were made available for public viewing. An open public hearing was held on January 13, 2026, to receive public comment on the title for 7th Grade English Language Arts instructional materials. Financial History and Term/Time Frame: N/A Effect of Action/Results: The official 30-day window to file an objection to the list of titles will open. Holding a public hearing, with a hearing officer present, on March 3, 2026, the School Board meeting allows for consideration of individual objections, filed appropriately. The Board's decision after convening the hearing is final, and is not subject to further petition. Materials will be ordered from the Florida School Book Depository. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 2521 Sections 1006.28; 1006.283; 1006.40; Fla. Stats (2025) File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve 2025-2026 Recommended Instructional Materials for 7th Grade English Language Arts Motion by Eric Cummings, second by Lori Conrad. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Allison Campbell, Eric Cummings, Lori Conrad, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James 9. Public Hearings Subject 9.9 Public Hearing for the 2025-2026 Adoption of Instructional Materials for 8th Grade English Language Arts Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Action Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $573,875.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source General Fund-Instructional Materials Recommended Action Approve 2025-2026 Recommended Instructional Materials for 8th Grade English Language Arts Goals Strategic Plan Key Priority 1 - Positive, Safe & Supportive Environments Rationale and Methodology: Instructional materials are adopted according to a process defined in state statute. Review committees comprised of community, parents, and teacher members evaluated instructional materials under considerations and made recommendations to the Interim Superintendent. Eighth Grade Language Arts 3 Savvas, myPerspectives Florida English Language Arts, Grade 8 Prior Board Action Date(s): The Interim Superintendent presented final recommendations at the December 18, 2025 work session for the instructional materials for the specified courses to be implemented in the 2026-2027 school year. On December 18, 2025 student editions were made available for public viewing. An open public hearing was held on January 13, 2026, to receive public comment on the title for 8th Grade English Language Arts instructional materials. Financial History and Term/Time Frame: N/A Effect of Action/Results: The official 30-day window to file an objection to the list of titles will open. Holding a public hearing, with a hearing officer present, on March 3, 2026, the School Board meeting allows for consideration of individual objections, filed appropriately. The Board's decision after convening the hearing is final, and is not subject to further petition. Materials will be ordered from the Florida School Book Depository. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 2521 Sections 1006.28; 1006.283; 1006.40; Fla. Stats (2025) File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve 2025-2026 Recommended Instructional Materials for 8th Grade English Language Arts Motion by Lori Conrad, second by Nancy Thrower. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Allison Campbell, Eric Cummings, Lori Conrad, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James 9. Public Hearings Subject 9.10 Public Hearing for the 2025-2026 Adoption of Instructional Materials for 9th Grade English Language Arts Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Action Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $694,918.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source General Fund-Instructional Materials Recommended Action Approve 2025-2026 Recommended Instructional Materials for 9th Grade English Language Arts Goals Strategic Plan Key Priority 1 - Positive, Safe & Supportive Environments Rationale and Methodology: Instructional materials are adopted according to a process defined in state statute. Review committees comprised of community, parents, and teacher members evaluated instructional materials under considerations and made recommendations to the Interim Superintendent. Ninth Grade English 1 McGraw Hill, Florida StudySync, Grade 9 Prior Board Action Date(s): The Interim Superintendent presented final recommendations at the December 18, 2025 work session for the instructional materials for the specified courses to be implemented in the 2026-2027 school year. On December 18, 2025 student editions were made available for public viewing. An open public hearing was held on January 13, 2026, to receive public comment on the title for 9th Grade English Language Arts instructional materials. Financial History and Term/Time Frame: N/A Effect of Action/Results: The official 30-day window to file an objection to the list of titles will open. Holding a public hearing, with a hearing officer present, on March 3, 2026, the School Board meeting allows for consideration of individual objections, filed appropriately. The Board's decision after convening the hearing is final, and is not subject to further petition. Materials will be ordered from the Florida School Book Depository. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 2521 Sections 1006.28; 1006.283; 1006.40; Fla. Stats (2025) File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve 2025-2026 Recommended Instructional Materials for 9th Grade English Language Arts Motion by Eric Cummings, second by Lori Conrad. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Allison Campbell, Eric Cummings, Lori Conrad, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James 9. Public Hearings Subject 9.11 Public Hearing for the 2025-2026 Adoption of Instructional Materials for 10th Grade English Language Arts Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Action Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $656,002.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source General Fund-Instructional Materials Recommended Action Approve 2025-2026 Recommended Instructional Materials for 10th Grade English Language Arts Goals Strategic Plan Key Priority 1 - Positive, Safe & Supportive Environments Rationale and Methodology: Instructional materials are adopted according to a process defined in state statute. Review committees comprised of community, parents, and teacher members evaluated instructional materials under considerations and made recommendations to the Interim Superintendent. Tenth Grade English 2 McGraw Hill, Florida StudySync, Grade 10 Prior Board Action Date(s): The Interim Superintendent presented final recommendations at the December 18, 2025 work session for the instructional materials for the specified courses to be implemented in the 2026-2027 school year. On December 18, 2025 student editions were made available for public viewing. An open public hearing was held on January 13, 2026, to receive public comment on the title for 10th Grade English Language Arts instructional materials. Financial History and Term/Time Frame: N/A Effect of Action/Results: The official 30-day window to file an objection to the list of titles will open. Holding a public hearing, with a hearing officer present, on March 3, 2026, the School Board meeting allows for consideration of individual objections, filed appropriately. The Board's decision after convening the hearing is final, and is not subject to further petition. Materials will be ordered from the Florida School Book Depository. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 2521 Sections 1006.28; 1006.283; 1006.40; Fla. Stats (2025) File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve 2025-2026 Recommended Instructional Materials for 10th Grade English Language Arts Motion by Nancy Thrower, second by Eric Cummings. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Allison Campbell, Eric Cummings, Lori Conrad, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James 9. Public Hearings Subject 9.12 Public Hearing for the 2025-2026 Adoption of Instructional Materials for 11th Grade English Language Arts Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Action Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $671,182.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source General Fund-Instructional Materials Recommended Action Approve 2025-2026 Recommended Instructional Materials for 11th Grade English Language Arts Goals Strategic Plan Key Priority 1 - Positive, Safe & Supportive Environments Rationale and Methodology: Instructional materials are adopted according to a process defined in state statute. Review committees comprised of community, parents, and teacher members evaluated instructional materials under considerations and made recommendations to the Interim Superintendent. Eleventh Grade English 3 McGraw Hill, Florida StudySync, Grade 11 Prior Board Action Date(s): The Interim Superintendent presented final recommendations at the December 18, 2025 work session for the instructional materials for the specified courses to be implemented in the 2026-2027 school year. On December 18, 2025 student editions were made available for public viewing. An open public hearing was held on January 13, 2026, to receive public comment on the title for 11th Grade English Language Arts instructional materials. Financial History and Term/Time Frame: N/A Effect of Action/Results: The official 30-day window to file an objection to the list of titles will open. Holding a public hearing, with a hearing officer present, on March 3, 2026, the School Board meeting allows for consideration of individual objections, filed appropriately. The Board's decision after convening the hearing is final, and is not subject to further petition. Materials will be ordered from the Florida School Book Depository. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 2521 Sections 1006.28; 1006.283; 1006.40; Fla. Stats (2025) File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve 2025-2026 Recommended Instructional Materials for 11th Grade English Language Arts Motion by Eric Cummings, second by Lori Conrad. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Allison Campbell, Eric Cummings, Lori Conrad, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James 9. Public Hearings Subject 9.13 Public Hearing for the 2025-2026 Adoption of Instructional Materials for 12th Grade English Language Arts Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Action Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Recommended Action Approve 2025-2026 Recommended Instructional Materials for 12th Grade English Language Arts Goals Strategic Plan Key Priority 1 - Positive, Safe & Supportive Environments Rationale and Methodology: Instructional materials are adopted according to a process defined in state statute. Review committees comprised of community, parents, and teacher members evaluated instructional materials under considerations and made recommendations to the Interim Superintendent. Twelfth Grade English 4 McGraw Hill, Florida StudySync, Grade 12 Prior Board Action Date(s): The Interim Superintendent presented final recommendations at the December 18, 2025 work session for the instructional materials for the specified courses to be implemented in the 2026-2027 school year. On December 18, 2025 student editions were made available for public viewing. An open public hearing was held on January 13, 2026, to receive public comment on the title for 12th Grade English Language Arts instructional materials. Financial History and Term/Time Frame: N/A Effect of Action/Results: The official 30-day window to file an objection to the list of titles will open. Holding a public hearing, with a hearing officer present, on March 3, 2026, the School Board meeting allows for consideration of individual objections, filed appropriately. The Board's decision after convening the hearing is final, and is not subject to further petition. Materials will be ordered from the Florida School Book Depository. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 2521 Sections 1006.28; 1006.283; 1006.40; Fla. Stats (2025) File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve 2025-2026 Recommended Instructional Materials for 12th Grade English Language Arts Motion by Nancy Thrower, second by Lori Conrad. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Allison Campbell, Eric Cummings, Lori Conrad, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James 10. Approval of Consent Agenda Subject 10.1 Consent Agenda Items Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Approve Consent Agenda Items, C11.1 - C16.5, as submitted or amended, with the exception of Items D19.1, D19.2, D19.3, D19.4, D19.5, and D19.6 that have been placed under Discussion Regular Agenda Items Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedures, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of any Board member. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve Consent Agenda Items, C11.1 - C16.5, as submitted or amended, with the exception of Items D19.1, D19.2, D19.3, D19.4, D19.5, and D19.6 that have been placed under Discussion Regular Agenda Items Motion by Eric Cummings, second by Lori Conrad. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Allison Campbell, Eric Cummings, Lori Conrad, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James 11. Consent - Business Services (Rios-Welsh) Subject 11.1 C11.1 Budget Resolution Number 2 - October 2025 Budget Amendments Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source All Funds Recommended Action Approve Budget Resolution Number 2 - October 2025 Budget Amendments Goals Strategic Plan Key Priority 4 - Fiscal Responsibility Rationale and Methodology: Approve Budget Resolution Number 2, October 2025 Budget Amendments General Fund (Combined) - Revenues increased $334,859. Appropriations increased $744,859. Debt Service Fund - No net change. Capital Projects Fund - No net change. Special Revenue Fund, Food Service - No net change. Special Revenue Fund, Other - Revenues and appropriations increased $553,092. Internal Services fund - No net change. Budget Amendments for the month ending October 2025 will decrease fund balance $410,000 for the General Fund (Combined). Prior Board Action Date(s): N/A Financial History and Term/Time Frame: The Budget Department monitors the school district budget to verify that adequate resources are available to cover expenditures. Effect of Action/Results: Budget amendments are required to accurately reflect revenues and appropriations. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 6233 File Attachments October 25 Budget Amendment (1).pdf (294 KB) Signed C11.1 Budget Resolution Number 2 - October Budget Amendments.pdf (542 KB) Motion & Voting Approve Consent Agenda Items, C11.1 - C16.5, as submitted or amended, with the exception of Items D19.1, D19.2, D19.3, D19.4, D19.5, and D19.6 that have been placed under Discussion Regular Agenda Items Motion by Eric Cummings, second by Lori Conrad. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Allison Campbell, Eric Cummings, Lori Conrad, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James 11. Consent - Business Services (Rios-Welsh) Subject 11.2 C11.2 Financial Report October 2025 Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source All Funds Recommended Action Approve the Financial Report for October 2025 Goals Strategic Plan Key Priority 4 - Fiscal Responsibility Rationale and Methodology: Recommend the Board approve the Monthly Financial Report for the month ending October 2025 in order to comply with existing policies, procedures, and State Board of Education Rules. Prior Board Action Date(s): N/A Financial History and Term/Time Frame: July 2025 - October 2025 (cumulative) Beginning Fund Balance:$438,325,649.00 Total Revenue - All Funds: $151,763,348.27 Total Expenditures - All Funds: $236,637,410.56 Effect of Action/Results: To comply with existing policies, procedures and State Board of Education Rules. Monthly Financial Reports are provided to demonstrate transparency of public funds that have been received and expended to meet the educational needs of our students. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 6100 Fla. Admin Code R. 6A-1.008 (2025) Section 1010.01 Fla Stats (2025) File Attachments Monthly Financial Report - October 2025.pdf (93 KB) Motion & Voting Approve Consent Agenda Items, C11.1 - C16.5, as submitted or amended, with the exception of Items D19.1, D19.2, D19.3, D19.4, D19.5, and D19.6 that have been placed under Discussion Regular Agenda Items Motion by Eric Cummings, second by Lori Conrad. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Allison Campbell, Eric Cummings, Lori Conrad, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James 12. Consent - Business Services, Internal Accounts (Rios-Welsh) Subject 12.1 C12.1 Internal Accounts Audit for Dunnellon High School 2024-2025 Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source Not Applicable Recommended Action Approve the School Internal Accounts audit for Dunnellon High School Rationale and Methodology: Internal Accounts Auditing request approval of the Annual Internal Accounts audit for Dunnellon High School. Prior Board Action Date(s): Not Applicable Financial History and Term/Time Frame: This audit is from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. Records are reviewed by Internal Accounts Auditing staff, and a post-audit conference is held with the school's principal. If needed, corrective actions are recommended. Effect of Action/Results: The purpose of the audit is to verify that internal funds records are in good order and have been appropriately managed in accordance with State of Florida Statutes, Florida State Board of Education regulations and Marion County School Board Policies. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 6610 F.A.C. 6A-1.001 (2025) File Attachments FINAL Dunnellon High School 2024-2025 (Board).pdf (1,167 KB) Motion & Voting Approve Consent Agenda Items, C11.1 - C16.5, as submitted or amended, with the exception of Items D19.1, D19.2, D19.3, D19.4, D19.5, and D19.6 that have been placed under Discussion Regular Agenda Items Motion by Eric Cummings, second by Lori Conrad. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Allison Campbell, Eric Cummings, Lori Conrad, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James 12. Consent - Business Services, Internal Accounts (Rios-Welsh) Subject 12.2 C12.2 Internal Accounts Audit for Fort McCoy School 2024-2025 Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source Not Applicable Recommended Action Approve the School Internal Accounts audit for Fort McCoy School Rationale and Methodology: Internal Accounts Auditing request approval of the Annual Internal Accounts audit for Fort McCoy School. Prior Board Action Date(s): Not Applicable Financial History and Term/Time Frame: This audit is from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. Records are reviewed by Internal Accounts Auditing staff, and a post-audit conference is held with the school's principal. If needed, corrective actions are recommended. Effect of Action/Results: The purpose of the audit is to verify that internal funds records are in good order and have been appropriately managed in accordance with State of Florida Statutes, Florida State Board of Education regulations and Marion County School Board Policies. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 6610 F.A.C. 6A-1.001 (2025) File Attachments FINAL Fort McCoy School 2024-2025 (Board).pdf (410 KB) Motion & Voting Approve Consent Agenda Items, C11.1 - C16.5, as submitted or amended, with the exception of Items D19.1, D19.2, D19.3, D19.4, D19.5, and D19.6 that have been placed under Discussion Regular Agenda Items Motion by Eric Cummings, second by Lori Conrad. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Allison Campbell, Eric Cummings, Lori Conrad, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James 12. Consent - Business Services, Internal Accounts (Rios-Welsh) Subject 12.3 C12.3 Internal Accounts Audit for Osceola Middle School 2024-2025 Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source Not Applicable Recommended Action Approve the school's internal accounts audit for Osceola Middle School Rationale and Methodology: Internal Accounts Auditing requests approval of the annual internal accounts audit for Osceola Middle School. Prior Board Action Date(s): Not Applicable Financial History and Term/Time Frame: This audit is from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. Records are reviewed by Internal Accounts Auditing staff, and a post-audit conference is held with the school's principal. If needed, corrective actions are recommended. Effect of Action/Results: The purpose of the audit is to verify that internal funds records are in good order and have been appropriately managed in accordance with the State of Florida Statutes, the Florida State Board of Education regulations, and Marion County School Board Policies. The audits were based on the Board Policies. Osceola Middle School has met the criteria of a perfect audit for the 2024-2025 School Year. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code : Board Policy 6610 F.A.C. 6A-1.001 (2025) Administrative Content Executive Content File Attachments FINAL Osceola Middle School 2024-2025.pdf (315 KB) Motion & Voting Approve Consent Agenda Items, C11.1 - C16.5, as submitted or amended, with the exception of Items D19.1, D19.2, D19.3, D19.4, D19.5, and D19.6 that have been placed under Discussion Regular Agenda Items Motion by Eric Cummings, second by Lori Conrad. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Allison Campbell, Eric Cummings, Lori Conrad, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James 12. Consent - Business Services, Internal Accounts (Rios-Welsh) Subject 12.4 C12.4 Internal Accounts Audit for Sparr Elementary School 2024-2025 Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source Not Applicable Recommended Action Approve the school's internal accounts audit for Sparr Elementary School Rationale and Methodology: Internal Accounts Auditing requests approval of the annual internal accounts audit for Sparr Elementary School. Prior Board Action Date(s): Not Applicable Financial History and Term/Time Frame: This audit is from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. Records are reviewed by Internal Accounts Auditing staff, and a post-audit conference is held with the school's principal. If needed, corrective actions are recommended. Effect of Action/Results: The purpose of the audit is to verify that internal funds records are in good order and have been appropriately managed in accordance with the State of Florida Statutes, the Florida State Board of Education regulations, and Marion County School Board Policies. The audits were based on the Board Policies. Sparr Elementary School has met the criteria of a perfect audit for the 2024-2025 School Year. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code : Board Policy 6610 F.A.C. 6A-1.001 (2025) Administrative Content Executive Content File Attachments FINAL Sparr Elementary School 2024-2025.pdf (381 KB) Motion & Voting Approve Consent Agenda Items, C11.1 - C16.5, as submitted or amended, with the exception of Items D19.1, D19.2, D19.3, D19.4, D19.5, and D19.6 that have been placed under Discussion Regular Agenda Items Motion by Eric Cummings, second by Lori Conrad. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Allison Campbell, Eric Cummings, Lori Conrad, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James 13. Consent - Business Services, Purchasing (Rios-Welsh) Subject 13.1 C13.1 Bid 4164GM - HVAC Supplies Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $300,000.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source General Fund - Discretionary - Departments Recommended Action Approve the award of Bid 4164GM for HVAC Supplies Goals Strategic Plan Key Priority 4 - Fiscal Responsibility Rationale and Methodology: This competitive bid provides firm, fixed pricing on HVAC supplies for the District as needed. Bid notifications were sent to multiple vendors who are registered in the Purchasing vendor database along with the competitive solicitation hosting website VendorLink, and the bid was publicly posted on the Purchasing Department website. Four vendors submitted bids. Members of the Maintenance Department approved this recommendation. Prior Board Action Date(s): N/A Financial History and Term/Time Frame: The supporting vendors are Hudson Technologies Company of Woodcliff Lake, NJ and The Ware Group LLC dba Johnstone Supply of Jacksonville, FL. The resources required for this bid are approximately $300,000.00 as a yearly estimate. The term of this bid is February 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027. At the time of submitting this agenda item, $132,495.68 has been encumbered on the previous bid. Effect of Action/Results: This bid will provide air conditioner parts and supplies that will be used to maintain air conditioning systems District-wide. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 6320 Section 287, Fla. Stats. (2025) Fla. Admin. Code R. 6A-1.012 File Attachments Bid 4164GM HVAC Supplies - TERMS AND CONDITIONS.pdf (487 KB) Bid 4164GM HVAC Supplies - REQUIRED FORMS.pdf (304 KB) Hudson Technologies Company Annual Report.pdf (4 KB) The Ware Group LLC dba Johnstone Supply Annual Report.pdf (24 KB) Bid 4164GM HVAC Supplies - TABULATION.pdf (186 KB) Motion & Voting Approve Consent Agenda Items, C11.1 - C16.5, as submitted or amended, with the exception of Items D19.1, D19.2, D19.3, D19.4, D19.5, and D19.6 that have been placed under Discussion Regular Agenda Items Motion by Eric Cummings, second by Lori Conrad. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Allison Campbell, Eric Cummings, Lori Conrad, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James 13. Consent - Busines