Agenda Review/Workshops

1 Monday, October 13, 2025 Agenda Review/Workshops 3:00 PM THE PUBLIC IS ENCOURAGED TO OFFER PUBLIC COMMENT BY ATTENDING THIS MEETING. THE PUBLIC MAY ALSO OFFER COMMENT BY EMAILING THEIR NAME, ADDRESS, AND THEIR COMMENT (OF 500 WORDS OR LESS) TO THE FOLLOWING EMAIL ADDRESS: Personstobeheard@leonschools.net. THE PUBLIC IS ADVISED THAT THIS EMAIL ADDRESS WILL BE USED SOLELY FOR OBTAINING PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD AGENDA REVIEW/WORKSHOP MEETING AND SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES OR QUESTIONS. ALL EMAILS RECEIVED BY October 13, 2025, at 9:00 am, WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED AT THE AGENDA REVIEW WORKSHOP MEETING. ALL COMMENTS RECEIVED WILL BE GOVERNED BY LCS POLICY 0169.1 AND ARE PUBLIC RECORDS. 1. Persons to be Heard Subject 1.01 Persons to be Heard Meeting Oct 13, 2025 - Agenda Review/Workshops Category 1. Persons to be Heard Type File Attachments 2. Workshops Subject 2.01 Research Practice Partnership: Pilot: Reducing Exclusionary Discipline at Griffin Middle School Meeting Oct 13, 2025 - Agenda Review/Workshops Category 2. Workshops Type Kerri Anderson, Principal, Griffin Middle School Gillian Gregory, FSU (K-12 Partnership Facilitator) Lara Perez Felkner, FSU, Principal Investigator Ron Cave, LCSO Under Sheriff Grady Jordan, Assistant Sheriff, LCSO Dr. Benny Bolden, Secondary Schools Director Dr. Michelle Gayle, Deputy Superintendent File Attachments LCS October 2025 School Board Agenda Review.pdf (1,580 KB) MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - Research Practice Partnership 10.14.25.pdf (30 KB) GriffinMS RPP Timeline All 10.13.25.pdf (2,205 KB) Griffin_FSU FCRR Read Up Discipline 10.13.25.pdf (288 KB) Subject 2.02 Policy and Planning Director II Job Description Meeting Oct 13, 2025 - Agenda Review/Workshops Category 2. Workshops Type Brett Shively, Divisional Director Dr. Chancy, Assistant Superintendent File Attachments Director II- Policy and Planning Employee Relations 10.08.2025.pdf (95 KB) Subject 2.03 Schools of Hope & Operational Efficiency - School Board Member Alva Smith Meeting Oct 13, 2025 - Agenda Review/Workshops Category 2. Workshops Type File Attachments Op Eff references 10.13.25.pdf (99 KB) 10.13.25 Operational Efficiency Support Documents.pdf (1,220 KB) 10.13.25 Operational Efficiency.pdf (63 KB) Subject 2.04 2025-2026 District Assessment Calendar Meeting Oct 13, 2025 - Agenda Review/Workshops Category 2. Workshops Type Shane Syfrett, Academic Services, Assistant Superintendent File Attachments K12UniformAssessmentCalendar2526.pdf (393 KB) Subject 2.05 LCS Fund Balance Updates Meeting Oct 13, 2025 - Agenda Review/Workshops Category 2. Workshops Type Kathy Sanders, CFO File Attachments Subject 2.06 Bargaining Updates Meeting Oct 13, 2025 - Agenda Review/Workshops Category 2. Workshops Type Brett Shively, Divisional Director File Attachments 3. Agenda Review Subject 3.01 Agenda Review for the October 14, 2025 School Board Meeting Meeting Oct 13, 2025 - Agenda Review/Workshops Category 3. Agenda Review Type Agenda Review for the October 14, 2025, School Board Meeting: File Attachments 4. New Topics from Board Members Subject 4.01 New Bell Schedule for LCS High Schools - School Board Chair Cox Meeting Oct 13, 2025 - Agenda Review/Workshops Category 4. New Topics from Board Members Type File Attachments Subject 4.02 Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence - School Board Chair Cox Meeting Oct 13, 2025 - Agenda Review/Workshops Category 4. New Topics from Board Members Type Book Policy Manual Section 8000 Operations Title RELIGIOUS/PATRIOTIC CEREMONIES AND OBSERVANCES Code po8800 Status Active Legal F.S. 1000.06 F.S. 1002.20 F.S. 1003.421 F.S. 1003.44 F.S. 1003.4505 20 U.S.C. 4071 et seq. Gregoire vs. Centennial School District 907 F.2d 1366 (3rd Circuit, 1990) Lee vs. Weisman, 112 S. Ct. 2649, 120 L. Ed.2d 467 (1992) Adopted September 4, 2012 Last Revised February 28, 2023 8800 - RELIGIOUS/PATRIOTIC CEREMONIES AND OBSERVANCES Decisions of the United States Supreme Court have made it clear that it is not the province of a public school to advance or inhibit religious beliefs or practices. Under the First and Fourteenth Amendments to the Constitution, this remains the inviolate province of the individual and the church of their choice. The rights of any minority, no matter how small, must be protected. No matter how well intended, either official or unofficial sponsorship of religiously-oriented activities by the school are offensive to some and tend to supplant activities that should be the exclusive province of individual religious groups, churches, private organizations, or the family. District staff members shall not use prayer, religious readings, or religious symbols as a devotional exercise or in an act of worship or celebration. The District shall not act as a disseminating agent for any person or outside agency for any religious or anti-religious document, book, or article. Distribution of such materials on District property by any party shall be in accordance with Policy 7510 and AP 7510A - Use of District Facilities and Policy 9700 and AP 9700 - Relations with Special Interest Groups . Federal law prohibits the School Board from adopting any policy or rule respecting or promoting an establishment of religion. Further, Federal and State law prohibit the Board from adopting any policy or rule, or from entering into any agreement, prohibiting any student or staff member from the free, individual, and voluntary exercise or expression of the individual's religious beliefs. However, such exercise or expression may be limited to lunch periods or other non-instructional time periods when students and staff are free to associate. Observance of religious holidays through devotional exercises or acts of worship is also prohibited. Acknowledgement of, explanation of, and teaching about religious holidays of various religions is encouraged. Celebration activities involving nonreligious decorations and use of secular works are permitted, but it is the responsibility of all faculty members to ensure that such activities are strictly voluntary, do not place an atmosphere of social compulsion or ostracism on minority groups or individuals, and do not interfere with the regular school program. The Board shall not include religious invocations, benedictions, or formal prayer at any school-sponsored event. Moment of Silence The Principal shall require teachers in first-period classrooms in all grades to set aside at least one (1) minute, but not more than two (2) minutes daily, for a moment of silence. A staff member may not make suggestions as to the nature of any reflection that a student may engage in during the moment of silence. District staff shall encourage parents or guardians to discuss the moment of silence with their children and to make suggestions as to the best use of this time. Students may not interfere with other students' participation during the moment of silence. American Flag The flag of the United States shall be raised above each school and/or at other appropriate places during all school sessions, weather permitting. The flag shall be raised before the opening of school and taken down at its close every day. Veterans Day The Board requires that an observance be scheduled each year on or about Veterans' Day to convey the meaning and significance of that day to all students and staff. The amount of time each school devotes to this observance shall be at least one (1) hour or, in schools that schedule class periods of less than one (1) hour, at least one (1) standard class period. The Board shall determine the specific activities to constitute observance in each school in the District after consulting with the school’s administrators. Pledge of Allegiance Instructional staff members are authorized to lead students in the Pledge of Allegiance at an appropriate time each school day. The manner in which students are to participate in the pledge as well as the method by which parents may obtain an exemption from pledge activities shall be set forth in the Student Code of Conduct. However, no student shall be compelled/required to participate in the recitation of the Pledge. Additionally, the Board prohibits the intimidation of any student by other students or staff for the purpose of coercing participation. The Superintendent shall develop procedures which ensure that any staff member who conducts this activity does it at an appropriate time, in an appropriate manner, and with due regard to the need to protect the rights and the privacy of a nonparticipating student. A written notice shall be published in the LCS Student Code of Conduct Book that a student has the right not to participate in reciting the pledge. Upon written request by their parent, the student must be excused from reciting the pledge, including standing and placing the right hand over their heart. Celebrate Freedom Week The last full week of classes in September is recognized in school as Celebrate Freedom Week, and instruction that week will include study of the intent, meaning, and importance of the Declaration of Independence. During that week, principals and teachers will lead students in reciting a portion of the Declaration of Independence. A student will be excused from reciting the Declaration, upon written request by the student's parent, in accordance with State law. Effective 9/5/12 Revised 7/26/16 Revised 2/28/23 © Neola 2021 File Attachments Subject 4.03 Middle School Athletic Director - School Board Member Cox Meeting Oct 13, 2025 - Agenda Review/Workshops Category 4. New Topics from Board Members Type File Attachments 5. Continuing Topics from Board Members