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4 Tuesday, April 8, 2025 Board meeting 'This is a public meeting' THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY GARLAND BOGGUS BOARD ROOM 426 SCHOOL STREET SEBRING, FLORIDA 33870 5:30 p.m. (or as soon thereafter as may be practicable) PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES If a person wishes to speak to the Board regarding an issue, please fill out a petition card located in the lobby and present it to the Board Secretary prior to the meeting. 1. OPENING ITEMS Subject A. Call to order and roll call of members Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments Subject B. Character Word/Program: 'Work Ethic' presented by Lake Country Elementary School Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments Subject C. Highlands Highlights Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments Subject D. Recognitions: Regional Science Fair Awards Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type Presentation File Attachments Subject E. Curriculum presentation Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments Subject F. School Board Member committee reports Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments Subject G. Presentation of petition, comments, concern or report Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments Subject H. Superintendent's Report Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments 2. ADOPT THE AGENDA 3. CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION Subject A. Consider approval of minutes of the March 25, 2025 board meeting Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 3. CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION Type Mr. Martin motioned to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 03-25-25 board meeting.pdf (81 KB) 4. CONSENT AGENDA - LEGAL 5. CONSENT AGENDA - POLICIES 6. CONSENT AGENDA - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Subject A. Consider approval of out-of-state travel for Regional Fair Director, Wendy Reister, and 3 students to participate in the International Science & Engineering Fair, May 11-May 16 2025 in Columbus, Ohio Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 6. CONSENT AGENDA - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Type Action Consent Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Danielle Erwin Mr. Martin motioned to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments REQUEST OOS FT COLUMBUS OHIO INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE & EGINEERING FAI.pdf (145 KB) Itinerary OOS FT COLUMBUS OHIO INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE & EGINEERING FAI 2.pdf (323 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts 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. 7. CONSENT AGENDA - BUSINESS OPERATIONS Subject A. Consider Approval of Summer Swim Proposals Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 7. CONSENT AGENDA - BUSINESS OPERATIONS Type Action Consent Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Stephanie Hanks. Mr. Martin motioned to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments LPHS - SUMMER SWIM PROPOSAL.pdf (368 KB) APH - SUMMER SWIM PROPOSAL.pdf (31 KB) SHS - SUMMER SWIM PROPOSAL.pdf (23 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts 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. Subject B. Consider Approval Summer School Book 2025 Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 7. CONSENT AGENDA - BUSINESS OPERATIONS Type Action Consent Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Stephanie Hanks. Mr. Martin motioned to approve as revised. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments REVISED SUMMER SCHOOL BOOK 2025.pdf (672 KB) 2025 SUMMER SCHOOL BOOK.pdf (745 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts 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. Subject C. Consider Approval of Financial Audit Report Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 7. CONSENT AGENDA - BUSINESS OPERATIONS Type Action Consent Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Stephanie Hanks. Mr. Martin motioned to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 23-24 SBHC Financial Audit.pdf (1,169 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts 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. Subject D. Consider Approval of Internal Accounts Audit For June 30, 2024. Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 7. CONSENT AGENDA - BUSINESS OPERATIONS Type Action Consent Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Stephanie Hanks. Mr. Martin motioned to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 23-24 SBHC School Internal Funds Audit.pdf (955 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts 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. Subject E. Consider Approval of Payroll Calendars Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 7. CONSENT AGENDA - BUSINESS OPERATIONS Type Action Consent Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Stephanie Hanks. Mr. Martin motioned to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments Duty Days Calendar.pdf (30 KB) 25-26 12 MONTH CALENDAR.pdf (47 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts 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. 8. ACTION - APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 9. ACTION - ADMINISTRATION Subject A. Consider approval of the Superintendent's recommendation for personnel Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 9. ACTION - ADMINISTRATION Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Dr. Carla Ball Mrs. Howerton motioned to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 040825.pdf (130 KB) Subject B. Consider approval of expulsions Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 9. ACTION - ADMINISTRATION Type Mr. Howerton motioned to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. SBHC2425-105 Other Major SBHC2425-109 Drug Use/Possession SBHC2425-116 Assault/Battery SBHC2425-119 Drug Use/Possession SBHC2425-122 Defiance of Authority SBHC2425-125 Drug Use/Possession SBHC2425-126 Excessive Referrals SBHC2425-127 Threat/Intimidation SBHC2425-128 Defiance of Authority SBHC2425-129 Alcohol SBHC2425-130 Drug Use/Possession SBHC2425-131 Drug Use/Possession SBHC2425-132 Disruptive Behavior SBHC2425-133 Alcohol SBHC2425-134 Alcohol SBHC2425-135 Defiance of Authority SBHC2425-136 Defiance of Authority SBHC2425-138 Other Major File Attachments 10. ACTION - LEGAL 11. ACTION - POLICIES Subject A. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 2421 - Career and Technical Education Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Action Mr. Whidden motioned to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments Proof of Publication - Policies.pdf (252 KB) 2421 - Career and Technical Education revised Feb 4, 2025.pdf (154 KB) Subject B. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 2440 - Summer Program Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Dr. Durrance motioned to approve. Mrs. Howerton seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments Proof of Publication - Policies.pdf (252 KB) 2440 - Summer Program.pdf (91 KB) Subject C. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 2460 - Exceptional Student Education Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mr. Whidden motioned to approve. Mrs. Howerton seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments Proof of Publication - Policies.pdf (252 KB) 2460 - Exceptional Student Education.pdf (145 KB) Subject D. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 2520 - Selection and Adoption of Instructional Materials from State-Adopted List Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton motioned to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments Proof of Publication - Policies.pdf (252 KB) 2520 - Selection and Adoption of Instructional Materials from State-Adopted List.pdf (157 KB) Subject E. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 2521 - Instructional Materials Program for Materials Reviewed and Approved Through District Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mr.Martin motioned to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments Proof of Publication - Policies.pdf (252 KB) 2521 - Instructional Materials Program for Materials Reviewed and Approved Through District.pdf (216 KB) Subject F. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 2522 - Challenges to Adoption or Use of Instructional, Library, or Reading List Materials Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton motioned to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments Proof of Publication - Policies.pdf (252 KB) 2522 - Challenges to Adoption or Use of Instructional, Library, or Reading List Materials.pdf (144 KB) Subject G. Consider approval of adoption of the deletion of School Board Policy 2540 - Audio Visual Use Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Dr. Durrance motioned to approve. Mrs. Howerton seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments Proof of Publication - Policies.pdf (252 KB) 2540 - Audio Visual Use (delete).pdf (98 KB) Subject H. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 2700 - Academically High-Performing School Districts Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mr. Whidden motioned to approve. Dr. Durrance seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments Proof of Publication - Policies.pdf (252 KB) 2700 - Academically High-Performing School Districts.pdf (104 KB) Subject I. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 3231 - Outside Activities of Staff Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton motioned to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments Proof of Publication - Policies.pdf (252 KB) 3231 - Outside Activities of Staff.pdf (89 KB) Subject J. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 5130 - Withdrawal from School Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mr. Whidden motioned to approve. Dr. Durrance seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments Proof of Publication - Policies.pdf (252 KB) 5130 - Withdrawal from School.pdf (80 KB) Subject K. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 5410 - Student Progression Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton motioned to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments Proof of Publication - Policies.pdf (252 KB) 5410 - Student Progression.pdf (125 KB) Subject L. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 5410.01 - Promotion, Acceleration, Placement, and Retention Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mr. Martin motioned to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments Proof of Publication - Policies.pdf (252 KB) 5410.01 - Promotion, Acceleration, Placement, and Retention.pdf (194 KB) Subject M. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy5420 - Reporting Student Progress Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton motioned to approve. Dr. Durrance seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments Proof of Publication - Policies.pdf (252 KB) 5420 - Reporting Student Progress.pdf (72 KB) Subject N. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 5463 - Credits from Other Schools Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mr. Whidden motioned to approve. Mrs. Howerton seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments Proof of Publication - Policies.pdf (252 KB) 5463 - Credits from Other Schools.pdf (98 KB) Subject O. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 5465 - General Education Development (GED) Tests Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton motioned to approve. Dr. Durrance seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments Proof of Publication - Policies.pdf (252 KB) 5465 - General Education Development (GED) Tests.pdf (93 KB) Subject P. Consider approval of adoption of School Board Policy 5505 - Academic Honesty Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Dr. Durrance motioned to approve. Mrs. Howerton seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments Proof of Publication - Policies.pdf (252 KB) 5505 - Academic Honesty - Revised Feb 4, 2025.pdf (91 KB) Subject Q. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions of the 2025-2026 Code of Student Conduct Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mr. Martin motioned to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments Proof of Publication - CSC.pdf (211 KB) 2526 Code of Conduct - Revised.pdf (1,836 KB) 12. ACTION - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Subject A. Consider approval of Instructional Materials for K-5 Science: McGraw-Hill, Florida Science (2025) 1st Edition Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 12. ACTION - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Type Action Consent Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Carey Conner Mrs. Howerton motioned to approve. Dr. Durrance seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments K-5 Science Evaluation Rubric.pdf (87 KB) Science Ranking Results Report K-5.pdf (159 KB) K-5 Science Textbook Evaluation Rubric (Responses Redacted).pdf (128 KB) K-5 Science Recommendation Email.pdf (17 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts 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. Subject B. Consider approval of Instructional Materials for Middle School Comprehensive Science 1, 2, and 3: Savvas Learning Company LLC: Florida Savvas Science Explorations (2025), Comprehensive Courses 1, 2, and 3, 1st Edition Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 12. ACTION - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Type Action Consent Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Danielle Erwin Mrs. Howerton motioned to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 6-12 Science Recommendation Email.pdf (334 KB) Science Ranking Results Report 6 - 12 IN PROGRESS - Google Docs.pdf (105 KB) Redacted Copy of 6-12 Science Textbook Evaluation Rubric (MS) (Responses).pdf (54 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts 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. Subject C. Consider approval of Instructional Materials for High School Anatomy & Physiology: McGraw-Hill LLC: Florida Hole's Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology (2025) 2nd Edition Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 12. ACTION - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Type Action Consent Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Danielle Erwin Mrs. Howerton motioned to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 6-12 Science Recommendation Email.pdf (334 KB) Science Ranking Results Report 6 - 12 IN PROGRESS - Google Docs.pdf (105 KB) Redacted Copy of 6-12 Science Textbook Evaluation Rubric (HS) (Responses).pdf (180 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts 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. Subject D. Consider approval of Instructional Materials for High School Biology: Savvas Learning Company LLC: Florida Miller & Levine Experience Biology (2025), 1st Edition Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 12. ACTION - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Type Action Consent Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Danielle Erwin Mr. Whidden motioned to approve. Dr. Durrance seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 6-12 Science Recommendation Email.pdf (334 KB) Science Ranking Results Report 6 - 12 IN PROGRESS - Google Docs.pdf (105 KB) Redacted Copy of 6-12 Science Textbook Evaluation Rubric (HS) (Responses).pdf (180 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts 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. Subject E. Consider approval of Instructional Materials for High School Chemistry: Savvas Learning Company LLC: Florida Experience Chemistry (2025) 1st Edition Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 12. ACTION - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Type Action Consent Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Danielle Erwin Mrs. Howerton motioned to approve. Dr. Durrance seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 6-12 Science Recommendation Email.pdf (334 KB) Science Ranking Results Report 6 - 12 IN PROGRESS - Google Docs.pdf (105 KB) Redacted Copy of 6-12 Science Textbook Evaluation Rubric (HS) (Responses).pdf (180 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts 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. Subject F. Consider approval of Instructional Materials for High School Earth Space Science: McGraw-Hill LLC: Florida Science, Earth and Space Science (2024) 1st Edition Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 12. ACTION - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Type Action Consent Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Danielle Erwin Mr. Whidden motioned to approve. Dr. Durrance seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 6-12 Science Recommendation Email.pdf (334 KB) Science Ranking Results Report 6 - 12 IN PROGRESS - Google Docs.pdf (105 KB) Redacted Copy of 6-12 Science Textbook Evaluation Rubric (HS) (Responses).pdf (180 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts 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. Subject G. Consider approval of Instructional Materials for High School Environmental Science: Savvas Learning Company LLC: Florida Environmental Science, Your World Your Turn (2025) 1st Edition Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 12. ACTION - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Type Action Consent Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Danielle Erwin Mrs. Howerton motioned to approve. Dr. Durrance seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 6-12 Science Recommendation Email.pdf (334 KB) Science Ranking Results Report 6 - 12 IN PROGRESS - Google Docs.pdf (105 KB) Redacted Copy of 6-12 Science Textbook Evaluation Rubric (HS) (Responses).pdf (180 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts 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. Subject H. Consider approval of Instructional Materials for High School Physical Science: McGraw-Hill LLC: Florida Science, Physical Science (2025) 1st Edition Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 12. ACTION - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Type Action Consent Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Danielle Erwin Dr. Durrance motioned to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 6-12 Science Recommendation Email.pdf (334 KB) Science Ranking Results Report 6 - 12 IN PROGRESS - Google Docs.pdf (105 KB) Redacted Copy of 6-12 Science Textbook Evaluation Rubric (HS) (Responses).pdf (180 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts 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. Subject I. Consider approval of Instructional Materials for High School Physics : Savvas Learning Company LLC: Florida Experience Physics (2025) 1st Edition Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 12. ACTION - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Type Action Consent Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Danielle Erwin Mrs. Howerton motioned to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 6-12 Science Recommendation Email.pdf (334 KB) Science Ranking Results Report 6 - 12 IN PROGRESS - Google Docs.pdf (105 KB) Redacted Copy of 6-12 Science Textbook Evaluation Rubric (HS) (Responses).pdf (180 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts 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. 13. ACTION - BUSINESS OPERATIONS Subject A. Consider approval to award contract for Coil Cleaning of Air Conditioning Equipment to America First Air Conditioning & Heating SBHC2425-24 Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 13. ACTION - BUSINESS OPERATIONS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve item as presented. Submitted by Anjelica Tinajero. Mrs. Howerton motioned to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments SBHC2425-24 Coil Cleaning of AC Equipment.pdf (1,018 KB) Subject B. Consider approval to award contract for Sebring Pre-K Facility Chiller Plant Renovation to Air Mechanical & Service Corporation SBHC2425-18 Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 13. ACTION - BUSINESS OPERATIONS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve item as presented. Submitted by Anjelica Tinajero. Mr. Martin motioned to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments SBHC2425-18 1 SPK - Chiller Plant Reno - Bid Specs.pdf (3,012 KB) Subject C. Consider approval to award contract for Woodlawn Elementary School Building 4 HVAC Renovation to Air Mechanical & Service Corporation SBHC2425-20 Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 13. ACTION - BUSINESS OPERATIONS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve item as presented. Submitted by Anjelica Tinajero. Mrs. Howerton motioned to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments SBHC2425-20 WES - Bldg 4 HVAC Reno - Bid Specs.pdf (2,862 KB) Subject D. Consider approval to award contract for Sebring High School Fire Alarm Upgrades to BCI Integrated Solutions SBHC2425-21 Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 13. ACTION - BUSINESS OPERATIONS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve item as presented. Submitted by Anjelica Tinajero. Dr. Durrance motioned to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments SBHC2425-21 1 SHS Campus Fire Alarm Reno - Bid Specs.pdf (2,152 KB) Subject E. Consider approval to award contract for Avon Park High School Bldg. 1, 7, 8, 9 HVAC Renovation to Air Mechanical & Service Corporation SBHC2425-15 Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 13. ACTION - BUSINESS OPERATIONS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve item as presented. Submitted by Anjelica Tinajero. Mrs. Howerton motioned to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments SBHC2425-15 1 Avon Park HS - Building 1,7,8,9 HVAC Renovation - Bid Specifications.pdf (2,869 KB) Subject F. Consider approval to award contract for Sebring High School Bldg. 1, 6, 7, 9, 10 HVAC Renovation to Air Mechanical & Service Corporation SBHC2425-16 Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Board meeting Category 13. ACTION - BUSINESS OPERATIONS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve item as presented. Submitted by Anjelica Tinajero. Mr. Martin motioned to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments SBHC2425-16 1 SHS - Bld 1,6,7,91,0 HVAC Reno - Bid Specifications.pdf (3,018 KB) 14. EMERGENCY ITEMS 15. HCEA/HCESPA MEMBERS' COMMENTS 16. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY COMMENTS 17. BOARD MEMBER'S COMMENTS 18. ADJOURNMENT 19. NOTICE: If a person intends to appeal the Board’s decision with respect to any matter, or has any thought that an appeal may be taken, the person has the responsibility to ensure that a verbatim (word for word) record of the proceeding is made and that the record includes all testimony and evidence upon which an appeal is to be based. NOTICE: If you are a person with a disability who requires reasonable accommodations in order to attend a School Board meeting, please contact the ADA Coordinator, Carla J. Ball, Director of Human Resources at 863-471-5732 or 426 School St., Sebring, Florida 33870 at least 48 hours in advance of the event.