Board Approved Agenda - 9:00 a.m.

2 Tuesday, August 22, 2023 Board Approved Agenda - 9:00 a.m. Christopher A. Cowart - Superintendent David Delaney - Board Attorney Cameron Asbell, District 1 Paige Brookins, District 2 - Board Chairman Ashley Clemenzi, District 3 Tammy Boyle, District 4 - Vice Chairman Devin Whitehurst, District 5 Public comments can be submitted by email to publiccomment@levyk12.org or delivered in writing to the District Office at 480 Marshburn Drive, Bronson, FL., and must be received at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Public comments may also be made in person on the day of the meeting. All School Board meetings are recorded and may be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/user/LevyCountySchools within 1-2 days after the scheduled meeting. 1. Executive Session - Expulsion (1) 8:30 a.m. 2. Regular Session Agenda - 9:00 a.m. Subject 2.1 Invocation - Board Chairman Meeting Aug 22, 2023 - Board Approved Agenda - 9:00 a.m. Category 2. Regular Session Agenda - 9:00 a.m. Type Action, Procedural File Attachments Subject 2.2 Pledge of Allegiance - Board Chairman Meeting Aug 22, 2023 - Board Approved Agenda - 9:00 a.m. Category 2. Regular Session Agenda - 9:00 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 3. Adoption of Agenda - Board Chairman 4. Welcome - Board Chairman 5. Request for Bids for Playgrounds/Covered Area - Superintendent 6. 2023-2024 School Visits - Superintendent Subject 6.1 2023-2024 School Visits Meeting Aug 22, 2023 - Board Approved Agenda - 9:00 a.m. Category 6. 2023-2024 School Visits - Superintendent Type Action (Consent) File Attachments 2023-2024 School Board Visits.pdf (96 KB) 7. 2023-2024 Value Adjustment Board - Superintendent Subject 7.1 2022-2023 VAB Member - Cameron Asbell Meeting Aug 22, 2023 - Board Approved Agenda - 9:00 a.m. Category 7. 2023-2024 Value Adjustment Board - Superintendent Type File Attachments Subject 7.2 2022-2023 VAB Alternate - Tammy Boyle Meeting Aug 22, 2023 - Board Approved Agenda - 9:00 a.m. Category 7. 2023-2024 Value Adjustment Board - Superintendent Type File Attachments 8. Public Comments - Board Chairman 9. Approval of Minutes - Board Chairman Subject 9.1 August 1, 2023 Board Meeting Minutes Meeting Aug 22, 2023 - Board Approved Agenda - 9:00 a.m. Category 9. Approval of Minutes - Board Chairman Type Action (Consent), Minutes File Attachments 10. Consent Agenda - General Items Subject 10.1 Employee Status Changes/Recommendations Meeting Aug 22, 2023 - Board Approved Agenda - 9:00 a.m. Category 10. Consent Agenda - General Items Type Action (Consent) Kayla Smith, CMHS Teacher Aide, Title I, effective August 7, 2023, paid from Project #40241 F2024, vacancy . Cassandra Brault, JBES Teacher, ESE, effective August 2, 2023, paid from Project #11020, vacancy . Pamela Asbell, BMHS Assistant Principal, effective August 4, 2023, vacancy . Karen Warren, WMHS Teacher, Math, S/H, resignation , effective May 30, 2023, and payment for any unused leave, original hire date August 10, 1995. Bradley Hicks, WMHS Teacher, Social Studies, S/H, resignation , effective May 30, 2023, and payment for any unused leave, original hire date August 12, 2013. Daniel Sorensen, WMHS Teacher, TSA, Blended/Math, S/H, resignation effective May 30, 2023, original hire date October 23, 2019. Cynethia Dye, JBES Teacher, First Grade, resignation , effective August 7, 2023, and payment for any unused leave, original hire date November 3, 2021. Ana Banales, CMHS FNS Assistant Manager, internal transfer to FNS Manager, effective August 2, 2023, vacancy . Request to establish a CDE position at JBES for the 2023-2024 school year and hire Neveah Hayes for the position, paid via time sheets and from project #11030. Request to establish a CDE position at WMHS for the 2023-2024 school year and hire Brandon Asbell for the position, paid via time sheets and from project #10140. Request to establish a CDE position at CMHS for the 2023-2024 school year and hire Ella Gore for the position, paid via time sheets and from project #11030. Gary Masters, Director of Transportation, retirement , effective December 31, 2023, original hire date December 14, 2015. Joseph Sistrunk, WMHS Teacher, P.E., S/H, effective August 7, 2023, vacancy . Victoria Walter, WMHS Teacher, Science, M/J, effective August 8, 2023, vacancy . Candice Cox, WMHS Health Aide, resignation , effective August 30, 2023, and payment for any unused leave, original hire date January 3, 2018. James Carter, CMHS Teacher, Social Studies, M/J, effective August 9, 2023, out-of-field in Social Studies, 5-9, vacancy . Christopher Diuguid, WMHS Teacher, Social Studies, M/J, effective August 7, 2023, vacancy . Sarah Gugger, WMHS Secretary, 12 months, effective August 7, 2023, vacancy . Jimmett Camacho Salcedo, CMHS OPS ESE/SS, Non-Instructional, 3-5 hours per day , not to exceed 5 hours total , paid via time sheets and from project #40230 F2024. Matthew Burke, WMHS Teacher, Science, M/J, internal transfer to Teacher, Math, S/H, effective August 2, 2023, vacancy . Kevin Tiller, WMHS Teacher Aide, Other Basic, internal transfer to Lab Manager, effective August 7, 2023, vacancy . Quanda Parker, Transportation Bronson Bus Driver, change in route hours , from 5.00 to 5.25 hours per day, effective August 8, 2023. Holly Thompson, YTS Bus Aide, effective August 8, 2023, vacancy . Dale Johnston, YTS Teacher, Science, M/J, out-of-field in Science 5-9, vacancy . Tracey Bernhardt, BMHS Teacher, Science, S/H, resignation , effective August 1, 2023, original hire date August 2, 2023. Toni Hilton, BES, Teacher Aide, ESE, resignation , effective May 30, 2023, original hire date August 5, 2020. April Melton, CES Teacher Aide, ESE, resignation , effective May 30, 2023, original hire date August 17, 2022. Brenda Rolfe, CMHS FNS Manager, resignation , effective May 31, 2023, and payment for any unused leave, original hire date March 2, 1995. Kiara Rosa Carrasquillo, BES Teacher Aide, ESOL, effective August 7, 2023, vacancy . Amanda Diaz, BES FNS Worker, effective August 7, 2023, vacancy . Eugene Gibbons, WMHS Lab Manager, resignation , effective May 30, 2023, original hire date August 5, 2022. Eugene Gibbons, CKS Teacher, TSA, Blended Learning, effective August 2, 2023, out-of-field in Science 5-9, vacancy . Deon Stupart, WMHS Teacher, ELA, M/J, effective August 2, 2023, vacancy . Kaylee Norris, District Teacher, Speech and Language Pathologist, effective August 2, 2024, vacancy . Timothy Franklin, CMHS Teacher, Language Arts, S/H, effective August 2, 2023, out-of-field in Language Arts, S/H, vacancy . Hailey McBride, YTS Teacher, KG, internal transfer to Teacher, First Grade, effective August 2, 2023, vacancy . Haley McGinnes, BMHS Teacher, Voc. AG, effective August 2, 2023, vacancy . Molly McGee, YTS Teacher, First Grade, internal transfer to Teacher, KG, effective August 2, 2023, vacancy . Maureen Villano, District Mentor Teacher, effective August 2, 2023, vacancy . Kacie Stees, YTS Teacher, First Grade, effective August 3, 2023, out-of-field in Elem. Ed. K-6, vacancy . Jamelia Robinson, WMHS Teacher Aide, P.E., effective August 8, 2023, vacancy . Makayla Earnest, BMHS Teacher Aide, ESE, effective August 10, 2023, vacancy . Renee Mathews, BES Teacher Aide, Pre-K, ESE, resignation , effective August 8, 2023, original hire date August 7, 2023. Eugene L. Vieta, Jr., Transportation Bus Driver, resignation effective May 26, 2023, payment for any unused leave, original hire date August 17, 2020. Brittney Hall, BMHS FNS Worker, dismissal during probation period , effective May 26, 2023, original hire date October 21, 2022. Kayla Berry, CES Teacher Aide, ESE, change in funding , effective August 7, 2023, as follows: From: 4210E 5200 0150 0241 40230 F2024 100% To: 1000E 5200 0150 0241 11020 100% Erik Hildebrandt, WMHS Media Clerk, effective August 14, 2023, vacancy . Shannon King, BMHS Teacher Aide, ESE transfer to CES Teacher Aide, ESE, effective August 7, 2023, and change in funding , as follows: From: 4210E 5200 0150 0021 40230 F2024 100% To: 4210E 5200 0150 0241 40230 F2024 50% 1000E 5200 0150 0241 11020 50% Deanna Conner, WMHS Teacher, ELA, S/H, effective August 11, 2023, out-of-field in English 6-12, vacancy . Shalyon Jackson, BES Teacher Aide, ESE, effective August 14, 2023, paid from Project #40230 F2023, vacancy . George Douglas, Maintenance Generalist II, entering DROP , effective September 30, 2023 and exiting August 30, 2031. Orgus Craig Seals, BMHS Teacher, Language Arts, S/H, effective August 11, 2023, out-of-field in English 6-12, vacancy . Quinton Parker, Jr., BES Custodian, resignation , effective August 22, 2023, original hire date October 17, 2013. Sandra Wilson, Transportation Bus Aide, Williston, 8.0 hours daily, transfer to Chiefland Bus Aide, 5.0 hours daily, effective August 8, 2023. Tiffany Johnson, BMHS Teacher Aide, ESE, internal transfer to Teacher Aide, Other Basic, effective August 18, 2023, vacancy and change in funding as follows: From: 4210E 5100 0150 0021 40230 F2024 100% To: 1000E 5200 0150 0021 11030 100% Jaron Cortese, BMHS Teacher Aide, Other Basic, internal transfer to Teacher Aide, ESE, effective August 18, 2023, vacancy and change in funding as follows: From: 1000E 5100 0150 0021 11030 100% To: 4210E 5200 0150 0021 40230 F2024 100% Kimberly Burr, BMHS Teacher Aide, Other Basic, internal transfer to Teacher Aide, ESE, effective August 18, 2023, vacancy and change in funding as follows: From: 1000E 5100 0150 0021 11030 100% To: 4210E 5200 0150 0021 40230 F2024 100% Chelsea Graham, JBES Teacher, KG, internal transfer to Teacher, First Grade, effective August 16, 2023, vacancy . Heather Weeks, CMHS Teacher, Social Studies, S/H, internal transfer to Teacher, Vocational Business, effective August 16, 2023, vacancy . Request to establish one part-time school psychologist position at 22.5 hours per week for the 2023-2024 school year, paid from project #11020. Request approval of the revised description for School Psychologist/11 month position. Melisa Messling, BMHS Teacher Aide, ESE, internal transfer to Teacher Aide, Other Basic, effective August 18, 2023, vacancy and change in funding , as follows: From: 4210E 5100 0150 0021 40230 F2024 100% To: 1000E 5200 0150 0021 11030 100% File Attachments SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST August 2023.pdf (209 KB) Subject 10.2 Personal Leave Requests Meeting Aug 22, 2023 - Board Approved Agenda - 9:00 a.m. Category 10. Consent Agenda - General Items Type Action (Consent) Summer Hardin, CES Teacher Aide, Title, August 7 - September 30, 2023. File Attachments Subject 10.3 Military Leave Requests Meeting Aug 22, 2023 - Board Approved Agenda - 9:00 a.m. Category 10. Consent Agenda - General Items Type Action (Consent) Jocelyn Morales, CKS Teacher, Social Studies, S/H, 2023 927 ARW UTA Schedule, August 4, 2023, Macdill Air Force Base, Tampa, FL. File Attachments Subject 10.4 Family Medical Leave Requests Meeting Aug 22, 2023 - Board Approved Agenda - 9:00 a.m. Category 10. Consent Agenda - General Items Type Action (Consent) Susan Beach-Hallman, Transportation Bus Aide, August 8 - October 31, 2023. Rebecca Hood, BMHS Teacher, ESE, August 2-31, 2023. File Attachments Subject 10.5 Illness-In-Line-Of-Duty Leave Requests Meeting Aug 22, 2023 - Board Approved Agenda - 9:00 a.m. Category 10. Consent Agenda - General Items Type Action (Consent) Matthew McLelland, CMHS Principal, August 2-8, 2023. File Attachments Subject 10.6 Professional Leave Requests Meeting Aug 22, 2023 - Board Approved Agenda - 9:00 a.m. Category 10. Consent Agenda - General Items Type Action (Consent) Datafolio Training and State Assessment Meeting, August 28-29, 2023, Orlando, FL., travel paid from Project #18320 for the following: Marcy Young, Director, ESE/SS and Jennifer Martin, ESE/SS Staffing Specialist (Board approved 6.13.23) AVID Summer Institute 2023, June 25-28, 2023, Orlando, FL., travel paid from Project #40220 F2023 and #40241 F2023, amend to add the following: Dorenda (Dee) Westfall, Aletha McCullars, and Annjannette Kint 2023 Annual Assessment and Accountability Meeting, August 29-31, 2023, Orlando, FL., travel paid from Project #18320, for the following: Melissa Lewis, Director of Accountability and Assessment Dr. Jaime Handlin, Director of Curriculum Instruction Teresa Pinder, District ESE/SS R-LATS Specialist, R-LATS Duties, August 14-15, 2023, Palatka, Palm Coast and Bunnell, travel paid from Project #10290. Christopher A. Cowart, Superintendent, 2023 Hope Florida Symposium, September 4-5, 2023, Grand Lakes, Orlando, travel paid from Project #10071. Julie Whiteacre, BES Teacher, ESE, 2023-2024 FSA Datafolio Administration Training, August 29 - September 1, 2023, Orlando, FL., travel direct pay by DOE, sub only cost to Board. The Florida Association of State Federal Educational Program Administrators (FASFEPA), September 12-13, 2023, Orlando, FL., travel paid from Project #42412 F2024, for the following: Dr. Jaime Handlin, Director of Curriculum/ESOL Anna (Gerie) Forde, Coordinator of Federal Programs File Attachments Subject 10.7 Student Trip Requests Meeting Aug 22, 2023 - Board Approved Agenda - 9:00 a.m. Category 10. Consent Agenda - General Items Type Action (Consent) FFA to the FFA Chapter President Conference, September 16-17, Kissimmee, FL., travel paid from Project #40314 F2022: BMHS : chaperones Haley McGinnes, Jared Thomas, four students, county van. CKS : chaperone Rachel Kee, four students, county van and private vehicle. WMHS : chaperone Austin Skipper, six students, county van. File Attachments Subject 10.8 Administrative Services: Contracts and/or Agreements Meeting Aug 22, 2023 - Board Approved Agenda - 9:00 a.m. Category 10. Consent Agenda - General Items Type Action (Consent) Request approval to continue the 2021-2022 school year contract between Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell, P.A., Attorneys at Law and the School Board of Levy County for the 2023-2024 school year. 2023-2024 contract between the School Board of Levy County and RAVE Mobile Safety , for Safety and Security. 2023-2024 contract between the School Board of Levy County and Image Storehouse for usage of the Document Storage System. 2023-2024 contract between the School Board of Levy County and Sinclair Communications to broadcast games and events on television. 2023-2024 agreement between the School Board of Levy County and Nature Coast Middle Charter School for a School Resource Office (SRO) to be assigned for the 23/24 school year. 2023-2024 agreement between the School Board of Levy County and Whispering Winds Charter School for a School Resource Office (SRO) to be assigned for the 23/24 school year. 2023-2024 agreement between the School Board of Levy County and the Soliant Health, Inc. , to provide speech language therapy and educational support for students with disabilities, paid from Project #11022. 2023-2024 agreement between the School Board of Levy County and Curriculum Associates, LLC , to provide software license, hosting, implementation and training services for i-Ready for math and reading, paid from Projects #40241 F2024, Title I; #40260 F2024, Title IV; and #40293 F2024, Title III. File Attachments 2023-2024 Rumberger and Kirk - Negotiators.pdf (202 KB) 2023-2024 Image Storehouse Contract.pdf (4,447 KB) 2023-2024 RAVE Panic Button Contract.pdf (231 KB) 2023-2024 Sinclair Communications.pdf (332 KB) FY2024 NCMS Agreement-SRO.pdf (77 KB) FY2024 WWCS Agreement-SRO.pdf (119 KB) 2023-2024 Soliant Health, Inc..pdf (507 KB) 2023-2024 Curriculum Associates Contract.pdf (3,176 KB) Subject 10.9 Instructional Services: Contracts and/or Agreements Meeting Aug 22, 2023 - Board Approved Agenda - 9:00 a.m. Category 10. Consent Agenda - General Items Type Action (Consent) 2023-2024 contract between the School Board of Levy County and Imagine Learning to provide digital libraries, grades 6-12 at BMHS, CKS and CMHS, paid from Project #11374, Supplemental Academic Instruction. 2023-2024 MOU between the School Board of Levy County and Al achua Multi-County Consortium, Title I, Part C, Migrant Education Program to provide services for Levy County migrant students' academic and social services, no cost to Board. 2023-2024 agreement between the School Board of Levy County and the School Board of Marion County to provide R-LATS services for technology, on-line accommodations and testing accommodations for students with disabilities, paid from Project #10290. File Attachments 2023-2024 Imagine Learning Contract.pdf (2,028 KB) MOU Alachua Mult-County Consortium.pdf (153 KB) Cover Memo for RLATS Contract Marion County Sch. Brd..pdf (391 KB) 2023-2024 Marion County School Board R-LATS.pdf (1,554 KB) 11. Consent Agenda - Finance Items Subject 11.1 Finance Meeting Aug 22, 2023 - Board Approved Agenda - 9:00 a.m. Category 11. Consent Agenda - Finance Items Type Action (Consent) Budget amendments #BA22-00041 30B , #BA22-00042 31A, #BA22-00043 30A & #BA22-00044 31B. General Fund Budget Summary for July 2023. File Attachments BA #22-00041 30B.pdf (3 KB) BA #22-00042 31A.pdf (2 KB) 22-00044 31B_08222023_FY23.pdf (25 KB) 22-00043 30A_08222023_FY23.pdf (4 KB) July 2023 General Fund Financials.pdf (1,545 KB) 12. Superintendent's Comments/Recommendations 13. Board Comments 14. Adjournment