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Regular Meeting (LaBelle) (Reorganization)

Tuesday, November 15, 2022 · School board meeting record

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Recorded votes

12 recorded votes1 split

Split votes (1)

Personnel Recommendations

Motion: Motion to approve Personnel Recommendations as presented.

Moved by Jon Basquin · Seconded by Dwayne E Brown

Total

5

Yes
4
No
1
Absent
0

3. Organization of the Board (3)

Voting yes on all of these (5)

Vote for Nomination of Chairman

Yes
5
No
0
Absent
0

Vote for Nomination of Vice Chairman

Yes
5
No
0
Absent
0

Meeting Days, Times, and Location

Yes
5
No
0
Absent
0

6. Consent Agenda (6)

Voting yes on all of these (5)

Minutes - November 1, 2022

Yes
5
No
0
Absent
0

Approval of Purchases

Yes
5
No
0
Absent
0

Donations

Yes
5
No
0
Absent
0

Westside/Eastside St. Augustine Field Trip for Safety Patrol Student 3 day trip

Yes
5
No
0
Absent
0

School Advisory Council and School Improvement Plans

Yes
5
No
0
Absent
0

Student Teaching Affiliation Agreement between GCU and Hendry County Schools

Yes
5
No
0
Absent
0

7. Action Items (2)

Voting yes on all of these (5)

New Allocation Advocate/Recruiter

Yes
5
No
0
Absent
0

New Allocation - OT Therapist

Yes
5
No
0
Absent
0

School district

People and votes

Amanda Nelson

School Board Member

Open person dossier

12 recorded votes

  1. Recorded vote

    Vote for Nomination of Chairman - Voted yes on the motion “Reverend Brown nominated Amanda Nelson to continue Chair. Jon Basquin made a nomination for Amanda Nelson to remain Chair. Stephanie Busin made a nomination for Paul Samerdyke to be Chair. Mr. Samerdyke declined the nomination and nominated Amanda Nelson to remain as chair. No further nominations made. Motion to cease Nomination of Chairman”; the record reports passed.

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  2. Recorded vote

    Vote for Nomination of Vice Chairman - Voted yes on the motion “Jon Basquin nominated Reverend Brown to continue as Vice Chairman. No further nominations were made Motion to cease Nomination of Vice Chairman.”; the record reports passed.

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  3. Recorded vote

    Meeting Days, Times, and Location - Voted yes on the motion “Motion to approve Meeting Days, Times, and Locations. Currently doing the first and third Tuesdays each month as outlined on the school board meeting calendar.”; the record reports passed.

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  4. Recorded vote

    Minutes - November 1, 2022 - Voted yes on the motion “Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented, moving Personnel Recommendations to Action Item C.”; the record reports passed.

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  5. Recorded vote

    Personnel Recommendations - Voted yes on the motion “Motion to approve Personnel Recommendations as presented.”; the record reports passed.

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  6. Recorded vote

    Approval of Purchases - Voted yes on the motion “Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented, moving Personnel Recommendations to Action Item C.”; the record reports passed.

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  7. Recorded vote

    Donations - Voted yes on the motion “Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented, moving Personnel Recommendations to Action Item C.”; the record reports passed.

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  8. Recorded vote

    Westside/Eastside St. Augustine Field Trip for Safety Patrol Student 3 day trip - Voted yes on the motion “Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented, moving Personnel Recommendations to Action Item C.”; the record reports passed.

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  9. Recorded vote

    School Advisory Council and School Improvement Plans - Voted yes on the motion “Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented, moving Personnel Recommendations to Action Item C.”; the record reports passed.

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  10. Recorded vote

    Student Teaching Affiliation Agreement between GCU and Hendry County Schools - Voted yes on the motion “Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented, moving Personnel Recommendations to Action Item C.”; the record reports passed.

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  11. Recorded vote

    New Allocation Advocate/Recruiter - Voted yes on the motion “Motion to approve New Allocation for Advocate/Recruiter as presented.”; the record reports passed.

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  12. Recorded vote

    New Allocation - OT Therapist - Voted yes on the motion “Motion to Approve New Allocation for OT Therapist.”; the record reports passed.

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4 Tuesday, November 15, 2022 Regular Meeting (LaBelle) (Reorganization) Hendry County School Board School Board Meeting Room 300 W. Cowboy Way, LaBelle, FL 5:30 p.m. 1. Meeting Opening Subject A. Call to Order Meeting Nov 15, 2022 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) (Reorganization) Category 1. Meeting Opening Type Procedural File Attachments Subject B. Invocation and Pledge Meeting Nov 15, 2022 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) (Reorganization) Category 1. Meeting Opening Type Procedural File Attachments Subject C. Moment of Silence - Mrs. Alice Dankanich Meeting Nov 15, 2022 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) (Reorganization) Category 1. Meeting Opening Type Procedural Mrs. Dankanich passed away on October 25, 2022. Born in Charleroi, Pennsylvania she was a daughter of the late, Thomas and Alice (Henderson) Wright. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, friend and teacher who enjoyed life. Alice was a retired middle school teacher who taught for over 39 years before she retired with the majority of that time being at LaBelle Middle School from 1984 - 2007. She taught adult school and college as well. She also loved to travel, play bingo, gardening, her animals. Alice was the epitome of what a good wife should be to her husband of over 32 years John P. Dankanich Sr. File Attachments 2. Oath of Office Ceremony Subject A. Administer Oath of Office Meeting Nov 15, 2022 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) (Reorganization) Category 2. Oath of Office Ceremony Type Procedural Honorable Judge Sloan Administered the Oath of Office for: Board Members: Amanda Nelson - District 3 - Re-elected - New Term Stephanie Busin - District 4 – Reelected -New Term Jon Basquin - District 5 - Re-elected - New Term File Attachments 3. Organization of the Board Subject A. Reorganization Meeting Nov 15, 2022 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) (Reorganization) Category 3. Organization of the Board Type Information Reorganization of the Board Note: Superintendent Swindle will act as Chairman until the organization is complete. Call for Nominations for Chairman - after cease of nominations, vote on Chairman . Call for Nominations for Vice Chairman - after cease of nominations vote on Vice Chairman. Set meeting dates, times, & locations - 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month beginning at 5:30 p.m., alternating between Clewiston and LaBelle or as outlined in the School Board Meeting Calendar adopted by the Board each year. Digital Signatures - If a new chairman is elected, the Superintendent should request permission to continue utilizing the digital signatures until new signatures are in place. Note: Copy of F.S. §1007.371 is attached. File Attachments F.S. 1001.371.pdf (125 KB) Subject B. Vote for Nomination of Chairman Meeting Nov 15, 2022 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) (Reorganization) Category 3. Organization of the Board Type Action, Procedural Recommended Action Motion to Vote for Nomination of Chairman File Attachments Motion & Voting Reverend Brown nominated Amanda Nelson to continue Chair. Jon Basquin made a nomination for Amanda Nelson to remain Chair. Stephanie Busin made a nomination for Paul Samerdyke to be Chair. Mr. Samerdyke declined the nomination and nominated Amanda Nelson to remain as chair. No further nominations made. Motion to cease Nomination of Chairman Motion by Jon Basquin, second by Dwayne E Brown. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Stephanie Busin, Amanda Nelson, Jon Basquin, Paul Samerdyke, Dwayne E Brown Subject C. Vote for Nomination of Vice Chairman Meeting Nov 15, 2022 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) (Reorganization) Category 3. Organization of the Board Type Action, Procedural Recommended Action Motion to Vote for Nomination of Vice Chairman File Attachments Motion & Voting Jon Basquin nominated Reverend Brown to continue as Vice Chairman. No further nominations were made Motion to cease Nomination of Vice Chairman. Motion by Amanda Nelson, second by Jon Basquin. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Stephanie Busin, Amanda Nelson, Jon Basquin, Paul Samerdyke, Dwayne E Brown Subject D. Meeting Days, Times, and Location Meeting Nov 15, 2022 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) (Reorganization) Category 3. Organization of the Board Type Action, Procedural Recommended Action Motion to approve Meeting Days, Times, and Locations. SET MEETING DATES, TIMES & LOCATIONS – 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month beginning at 5:30 p.m., alternating between Clewiston and LaBelle or as outlined in the School Board Meeting Calendar adopted by the Board each year. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to approve Meeting Days, Times, and Locations. Currently doing the first and third Tuesdays each month as outlined on the school board meeting calendar. Motion by Jon Basquin, second by Dwayne E Brown. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Stephanie Busin, Amanda Nelson, Jon Basquin, Paul Samerdyke, Dwayne E Brown 4. Presentations Subject A. LaBelle High School Meeting Nov 15, 2022 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) (Reorganization) Category 4. Presentations Type Information File Attachments Subject B. United Way Meeting Nov 15, 2022 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) (Reorganization) Category 4. Presentations Type File Attachments 5. Citizen Comment on Agenda Items Subject A. Citizen Comment on Agenda Items Meeting Nov 15, 2022 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) (Reorganization) Category 5. Citizen Comment on Agenda Items Type Procedural Janet Taylor of Clewiston addressed the Superintendent, Board Members, and Guests providing information about Glades Lives Matter. Elasa Arriaga of LaBelle addressed the Superintendent, Board Members, and Guests about the districts zero tolerance policy and a discipline issue with her son. File Attachments 6. Consent Agenda Subject A. Minutes - November 1, 2022 Meeting Nov 15, 2022 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) (Reorganization) Category 6. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent), Minutes Preferred Date Nov 15, 2022 Absolute Date Nov 15, 2022 Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented en masse. Minutes View Minutes for Nov 1, 2022 - Regular Meeting (Clewiston) Goals Goal 4 - Family & Community Engagement File Attachments 6.A. 11.01.2022 - Regular Session.pdf (220 KB) Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and are acted on by the Board of Trustees in one motion. There is no discussion of these items before the board vote unless a member of the board, staff, or public requests specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar. It is understood that the administration recommends approval on all consent Items. Each item on the Consent Calendar approved by the board shall be deemed to have been considered in full and adopted as recommended. Motion & Voting Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented, moving Personnel Recommendations to Action Item C. Motion by Dwayne E Brown, second by Jon Basquin. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Stephanie Busin, Amanda Nelson, Jon Basquin, Paul Samerdyke, Dwayne E Brown Subject B. Personnel Recommendations Meeting Nov 15, 2022 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) (Reorganization) Category 6. Consent Agenda Type Action Preferred Date Nov 15, 2022 Absolute Date Nov 15, 2022 Fiscal Impact Yes Recommended Action Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented en masse. Goals Goal 5 - Fiscal Stewardship Goal 3 - Teacher Recruitment & Retention Goal 2 - School Culture & Climate File Attachments 6.B. Personnel Recommendations.pdf (101 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve Personnel Recommendations as presented. Motion by Jon Basquin, second by Dwayne E Brown. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Amanda Nelson, Jon Basquin, Paul Samerdyke, Dwayne E Brown Nay: Stephanie Busin Subject C. Approval of Purchases Meeting Nov 15, 2022 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) (Reorganization) Category 6. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Nov 15, 2022 Absolute Date Nov 15, 2022 Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source See attachments Recommended Action Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented en masse. Goals Goal 2 - School Culture & Climate Goal 5 - Fiscal Stewardship File Attachments Board List Nov 15 2022.pdf (297 KB) PO List 11.15.22.pdf (159 KB) CDW Government - VOIP Board Meeting Agenda Request Form eff 8.2.2022 (1).pdf (2,665 KB) Talent Assessment, Inc, PO #.pdf (2,665 KB) PO 9132300104, VocoVision.pdf (2,655 KB) PC's for CAS (GED & ESOL Labs).pdf (2,669 KB) Zendesk Board Meeting Agenda Request Form eff 8.2.2022 (1) (1).pdf (2,665 KB) Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and are acted on by the Board of Trustees in one motion. There is no discussion of these items before the board vote unless a member of the board, staff, or public requests specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar. It is understood that the administration recommends approval on all consent Items. Each item on the Consent Calendar approved by the board shall be deemed to have been considered in full and adopted as recommended. Motion & Voting Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented, moving Personnel Recommendations to Action Item C. Motion by Dwayne E Brown, second by Jon Basquin. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Stephanie Busin, Amanda Nelson, Jon Basquin, Paul Samerdyke, Dwayne E Brown Subject D. Donations Meeting Nov 15, 2022 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) (Reorganization) Category 6. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Nov 15, 2022 Absolute Date Nov 15, 2022 Recommended Action Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented en masse. Goals Goal 4 - Family & Community Engagement File Attachments 6.D. Donations.pdf (69 KB) Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and are acted on by the Board of Trustees in one motion. There is no discussion of these items before the board vote unless a member of the board, staff, or public requests specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar. It is understood that the administration recommends approval on all consent Items. Each item on the Consent Calendar approved by the board shall be deemed to have been considered in full and adopted as recommended. Motion & Voting Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented, moving Personnel Recommendations to Action Item C. Motion by Dwayne E Brown, second by Jon Basquin. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Stephanie Busin, Amanda Nelson, Jon Basquin, Paul Samerdyke, Dwayne E Brown Subject E. Westside/Eastside St. Augustine Field Trip for Safety Patrol Student 3 day trip Meeting Nov 15, 2022 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) (Reorganization) Category 6. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Nov 15, 2022 Absolute Date Nov 15, 2022 Recommended Action Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented en masse. Goals Goal 1 - Academic Achievement File Attachments Educational Tours agenda.pdf (641 KB) Westside PO.pdf (254 KB) Westside - Eastside St Augustine Field Trip - Agenda Request.pdf (204 KB) Eastside PO.pdf (431 KB) Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and are acted on by the Board of Trustees in one motion. There is no discussion of these items before the board vote unless a member of the board, staff, or public requests specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar. It is understood that the administration recommends approval on all consent Items. Each item on the Consent Calendar approved by the board shall be deemed to have been considered in full and adopted as recommended. Motion & Voting Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented, moving Personnel Recommendations to Action Item C. Motion by Dwayne E Brown, second by Jon Basquin. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Stephanie Busin, Amanda Nelson, Jon Basquin, Paul Samerdyke, Dwayne E Brown Subject F. School Advisory Council and School Improvement Plans Meeting Nov 15, 2022 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) (Reorganization) Category 6. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Nov 15, 2022 Absolute Date Nov 15, 2022 Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented en masse. File Attachments School Advisory and School Improvement.pdf (2,578 KB) COES SIP Data.pdf (18,000 KB) LES SIP DATA.pdf (10,005 KB) UES SIP Data.pdf (8,537 KB) CES SIP Data.pdf (12,513 KB) EES SIP Data.pdf (8,263 KB) WES SIP Data.pdf (9,702 KB) CMS SIP Data.pdf (8,432 KB) CHS SIP Data.pdf (7,557 KB) LMS SIP Data.pdf (9,679 KB) LHS SIP Data.pdf (9,089 KB) Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and are acted on by the Board of Trustees in one motion. There is no discussion of these items before the board vote unless a member of the board, staff, or public requests specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar. It is understood that the administration recommends approval on all consent Items. Each item on the Consent Calendar approved by the board shall be deemed to have been considered in full and adopted as recommended. Motion & Voting Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented, moving Personnel Recommendations to Action Item C. Motion by Dwayne E Brown, second by Jon Basquin. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Stephanie Busin, Amanda Nelson, Jon Basquin, Paul Samerdyke, Dwayne E Brown Subject G. Student Teaching Affiliation Agreement between GCU and Hendry County Schools Meeting Nov 15, 2022 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) (Reorganization) Category 6. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Nov 15, 2022 Absolute Date Dec 06, 2022 Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented en masse. Goals Goal 3 - Teacher Recruitment & Retention Goal 1 - Academic Achievement File Attachments MOU GCU.pdf (2,578 KB) 6.H. Student Teaching Affiliation Agreement between GCU and Hendry County Schools.pdf (61 KB) Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and are acted on by the Board of Trustees in one motion. There is no discussion of these items before the board vote unless a member of the board, staff, or public requests specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar. It is understood that the administration recommends approval on all consent Items. Each item on the Consent Calendar approved by the board shall be deemed to have been considered in full and adopted as recommended. Motion & Voting Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented, moving Personnel Recommendations to Action Item C. Motion by Dwayne E Brown, second by Jon Basquin. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Stephanie Busin, Amanda Nelson, Jon Basquin, Paul Samerdyke, Dwayne E Brown 7. Action Items Subject A. New Allocation Advocate/Recruiter Meeting Nov 15, 2022 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) (Reorganization) Category 7. Action Items Type Action Preferred Date Nov 15, 2022 Absolute Date Nov 15, 2022 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $28,411.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Federal Programs Title I Part C and Title III Recommended Action Motion to approve New Allocation Position for Advocate/ Recruiter Goals Goal 4 - Family & Community Engagement Goal 1 - Academic Achievement Approval of New Position Advocate/Recruiter File Attachments New Allocation - AdvocateRecruiter.pdf (2,647 KB) 7.A. Advocate Recruiter.pdf (46 KB) 7.A. New Allocation - Advocate Recruiter.pdf (99 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve New Allocation for Advocate/Recruiter as presented. Motion by Jon Basquin, second by Stephanie Busin. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Stephanie Busin, Amanda Nelson, Jon Basquin, Paul Samerdyke, Dwayne E Brown Subject B. New Allocation - OT Therapist Meeting Nov 15, 2022 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) (Reorganization) Category 7. Action Items Type Action Preferred Date Nov 15, 2022 Absolute Date Dec 30, 1899 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $102,381.59 Budgeted Yes Budget Source ESE General/1000 Recommended Action Motion to Approve New Allocation for OT Therapist. Goals Goal 4 - Family & Community Engagement Goal 1 - Academic Achievement File Attachments Additional OT Allocation.pdf (2,601 KB) 7.B. New Allocation - Occupational Therapist.pdf (99 KB) 7.B. Occupational Therapist.pdf (46 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to Approve New Allocation for OT Therapist. Motion by Jon Basquin, second by Paul Samerdyke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Stephanie Busin, Amanda Nelson, Jon Basquin, Paul Samerdyke, Dwayne E Brown 8. Old Business 9. Board Member Business 10. Adjournment Subject A. Adjourn Meeting Nov 15, 2022 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) (Reorganization) Category 10. Adjournment Type Information There being no further business to come before the Board, the Chairman adjourned the meeting at 7:08 p.m. File Attachments 11. Executive Session if Needed Subject A. Executive Session if Needed Meeting Nov 15, 2022 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) (Reorganization) Category 11. Executive Session if Needed Type Information The Board will go in to Executive Session if needed to discuss issues exempt by Florida Statutes. File Attachments

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