Regular Meeting (LaBelle) - Reorganization

4 Tuesday, November 19, 2024 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 19, 2024 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) - Reorganization Category 1. Meeting Opening Type Procedural File Attachments Subject B. Invocation and Pledge Meeting Nov 19, 2024 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) - Reorganization Category 1. Meeting Opening Type Procedural File Attachments 2. Oath of Office Ceremony Subject A. Administer Oath of Office Meeting Nov 19, 2024 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) - Reorganization Category 2. Oath of Office Ceremony Type Procedural The Honorable Judge Sloan Administers Oath of Office for: Superintendent Michael Swindle Dwayne E. Brown - District 1 - Re-elected - New Term Paul Samerdyke - District 2 - Re-elected - New Term File Attachments 3. Organization of the Board Subject A. Reorganization Meeting Nov 19, 2024 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) - Reorganization Category 3. Organization of the Board Type Procedural 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 D. F.S. 1001.371.pdf (94 KB) Subject B. Vote for Nomination of Chairperson Meeting Nov 19, 2024 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) - Reorganization Category 3. Organization of the Board Type Action, Procedural Preferred Date Nov 19, 2024 Absolute Date Nov 19, 2024 Recommended Action Motion to vote for nomination of Chairperson. File Attachments Motion & Voting Superintendent Swindle asked for a nomination for chairperson. Board member Samerdyke nominated Jon Basquin to remain chairman. Amanda Nelson second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Superintendent Swindle asked for a motion to cease nominations. Board member Nelson made a motion to cease nominations. Paul Samerdyke second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Paul Samerdyke, second by Amanda Nelson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Stephanie Busin, Amanda Nelson, Jon Basquin, Paul Samerdyke, Dwayne E Brown Subject C. Vote for Nomination of Vice Chairperson Meeting Nov 19, 2024 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) - Reorganization Category 3. Organization of the Board Type Action, Procedural Preferred Date Nov 19, 2024 Absolute Date Nov 19, 2024 Recommended Action Motion for nomination of Vice Chairperson. File Attachments Motion & Voting Superintendent Swindle asked for a nomination for vice chairperson. Board member Basquin nominated Paul Samerdyke to remain chairman. Amanda Nelson second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Superintendent Swindle asked for a motion to cease nominations. Board member Nelson made a motion to cease nominations. Dwayne E. Brown second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Jon Basquin, second by Amanda Nelson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Stephanie Busin, Amanda Nelson, Jon Basquin, Paul Samerdyke, Dwayne E Brown Subject D. Meeting Date, Times and Locations Meeting Nov 19, 2024 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) - Reorganization Category 3. Organization of the Board Type Action, Procedural Preferred Date Nov 19, 2024 Absolute Date Nov 19, 2024 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 Superintendent Swindle asked for a motion on meeting dates, times, and location. Chairman Basquin made a motion to adopt board meeting dates, times and locations as outlined in the school board meeting calendar adopted by the board. Motion second by Dwayne E. Brown. Motion carried 5-0. 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. Altumint Presentation Meeting Nov 19, 2024 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) - Reorganization Category 4. Presentations Type Information Lorraine Johnson with Altumint and Lt. Kristy Archer with Hendry County Sheriff's Department gave a presentation to the board and Superintendent for the school zone cameras and answered questions posed by the board. File Attachments 4.A. Hendry County School Board Altumint Presentation.pptx (21,159 KB) 5. Citizen Comment Subject A. Citizen Comment Meeting Nov 19, 2024 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) - Reorganization Category 5. Citizen Comment Type Procedural There were no comments for the record. File Attachments 6. Consent Agenda Subject A. Minutes - November 5, 2024 Meeting Nov 19, 2024 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) - Reorganization Category 6. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent), Minutes Preferred Date Nov 19, 2024 Absolute Date Nov 19, 2024 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Recommended Action Approval of the consent agenda as presented. Minutes View Minutes for Nov 5, 2024 - Regular Meeting (Clewiston) Goals Goal 4 - Family & Community Engagement File Attachments 4. A. Minutes - November 5, 2024.pdf (554 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 Approval of the consent agenda as presented. Motion by Amanda Nelson, second by Dwayne E Brown. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Stephanie Busin, Amanda Nelson, Jon Basquin, Paul Samerdyke, Dwayne E Brown Subject B. Personnel Recommendations Meeting Nov 19, 2024 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) - Reorganization Category 6. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Recommended Action Approval of the consent agenda as presented. Goals Goal 5 - Fiscal Stewardship Goal 3 - Teacher Recruitment & Retention Goal 1 - Academic Achievement File Attachments 4.B. Personnel Recommendations.pdf (403 KB) 4.B. Personnel Recommendations - Job Descriptions.pdf (3,992 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 Approval of the consent agenda as presented. Motion by Amanda Nelson, second by Dwayne E Brown. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Stephanie Busin, Amanda Nelson, Jon Basquin, Paul Samerdyke, Dwayne E Brown Subject C. Approval of Purchases Meeting Nov 19, 2024 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) - Reorganization Category 6. Consent Agenda Type Action Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Recommended Action Approval of the consent agenda as presented. File Attachments 4.C. Approval of Purchases.pdf (164 KB) 4.C. Approval of Purchases - PO List.pdf (164 KB) 1. 9222400029, TPG Cultural Exchange Services.pdf (606 KB) 2. 0612400040, Elevate K-12.pdf (2,859 KB) 3. 9222400030 International Alliance Group.pdf (605 KB) 4. 0622400248, CenturyLink.pdf (2,809 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of the consent agenda as presented. Motion by Amanda Nelson, second by Dwayne E Brown. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Stephanie Busin, Amanda Nelson, Jon Basquin, Paul Samerdyke, Dwayne E Brown Subject D. Monthly Financial Report - October 2024 Meeting Nov 19, 2024 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) - Reorganization Category 6. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Nov 19, 2024 Absolute Date Nov 19, 2024 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source N/A Recommended Action Approval of consent agenda as presented Goals Goal 5 - Fiscal Stewardship Goal 4 - Family & Community Engagement Goal 3 - Teacher Recruitment & Retention Goal 2 - School Culture & Climate Goal 1 - Academic Achievement File Attachments Monthly Finacial Report October 2024.pdf (38 KB) Monthly Financial Report- Agenda Request Form October.pdf (2,686 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 Approval of the consent agenda as presented. Motion by Amanda Nelson, second by Dwayne E Brown. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Stephanie Busin, Amanda Nelson, Jon Basquin, Paul Samerdyke, Dwayne E Brown Subject E. Non-Instructional Non-Bargaining Salary Schedule Revision Meeting Nov 19, 2024 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) - Reorganization Category 6. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Nov 19, 2024 Absolute Date Nov 19, 2024 Recommended Action Approval of consent agenda as presented. Goals Goal 5 - Fiscal Stewardship File Attachments 4.E. Non-Instructional Non-Bargaining Salary Schedule - Agenda Request.pdf (2,858 KB) 4.E. Non-Instructional Non-Bargaining Salary Schedule.pdf (279 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 Approval of the consent agenda as presented. Motion by Amanda Nelson, second by Dwayne E Brown. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Stephanie Busin, Amanda Nelson, Jon Basquin, Paul Samerdyke, Dwayne E Brown Subject F. Agreement between Hendry County School District and Carol J Macleod, CPA, PA Meeting Nov 19, 2024 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) - Reorganization Category 6. Consent Agenda Type Action Preferred Date Nov 19, 2024 Absolute Date Nov 19, 2024 Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source General Fund Recommended Action Approval of consent agenda as presented Goals Goal 5 - Fiscal Stewardship File Attachments Agreement between Hendry County School District and Carol J Macleod, CPA, PA - Agenda Request.pdf (2,637 KB) Scope of Services HENDRY DSB Contract November 2024-Final.pdf (4,179 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of consent agenda as presented Motion by Dwayne E Brown, second by Paul Samerdyke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Amanda Nelson, Jon Basquin, Paul Samerdyke, Dwayne E Brown Nay: Stephanie Busin Subject G. Pushing the Envelope Marketing for Recruitment and Retainment Agreement Meeting Nov 19, 2024 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) - Reorganization Category 6. Consent Agenda Type Action Preferred Date Nov 19, 2024 Absolute Date Nov 19, 2024 Recommended Action Approval of consent agenda as presented. File Attachments 4.G. Pushing the Envelope Marketing for Recruitment and Retainement Agreement - Agenda Request.pdf (2,861 KB) 4.G. Pushing the Envelope Marketing for Recruitment and Retainment Agreement.pdf (2,613 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of consent agenda as presented. Motion by Amanda Nelson, second by Dwayne E Brown. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Amanda Nelson, Jon Basquin, Paul Samerdyke, Dwayne E Brown Nay: Stephanie Busin Subject H. Out of State Travel - LHS Honor Guard, Savanah, GA Meeting Nov 19, 2024 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) - Reorganization Category 6. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Nov 19, 2024 Absolute Date Nov 19, 2024 Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Approval of consent agenda as presented. Goals Goal 1 - Academic Achievement The LHS Honor Guard is requesting approval to take their 3rd annual trip where this year it will be to Savannah, GA. File Attachments LHS Honor Guard_ GA Trip Board Meeting Agenda Request Form eff 12.12.2023 (1) (2).pdf (2,808 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 Approval of the consent agenda as presented. Motion by Amanda Nelson, second by Dwayne E Brown. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Stephanie Busin, Amanda Nelson, Jon Basquin, Paul Samerdyke, Dwayne E Brown Subject I. Interagency Agreement between the School Board of Hendry County and the State of Florida Meeting Nov 19, 2024 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) - Reorganization Category 6. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Nov 19, 2024 Absolute Date Nov 19, 2024 Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Approval of consent agenda as presented. Goals Goal 4 - Family & Community Engagement Goal 1 - Academic Achievement File Attachments 4.I. Interagency Agreement between the School Board of Hendry County and the State of Florida - Agenda Request.pdf (2,688 KB) 4.I. Interagency Agreement between the School Board of Hendry County and the State of Florida.pdf (3,872 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 Approval of the consent agenda as presented. Motion by Amanda Nelson, second by Dwayne E Brown. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Stephanie Busin, Amanda Nelson, Jon Basquin, Paul Samerdyke, Dwayne E Brown 7. Action Items - Public Comment Allowed On Each Item Subject A. Permission to Advertise Proposed Policy Revisions - Special Update March 2024, Volume 25, No. 1 June 2024, and Special Update Title IX Meeting Nov 19, 2024 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) - Reorganization Category 7. Action Items - Public Comment Allowed On Each Item Type Action Preferred Date Nov 19, 2024 Absolute Date Nov 19, 2024 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Recommended Action Approval of request for permission to advertise proposed policy revisions as presented. Goals Goal 5 - Fiscal Stewardship Goal 4 - Family & Community Engagement Goal 3 - Teacher Recruitment & Retention Goal 2 - School Culture & Climate Goal 1 - Academic Achievement File Attachments 5.A. Permission to Advertise Notice of Proposed Rule Development - Agenda Request.pdf (2,707 KB) Volume 25, Number 1 Overview - June 2024.pdf (329 KB) Volume 25, Number 1 - June 2024 - Memorandum Collective Bargaining.pdf (120 KB) Volume 25, Number 1 - June 2024 - Memorandum Classical School.pdf (123 KB) Memorandum - Special Update - March 2024.pdf (660 KB) Overview and Comments - Special Update - March 2024.pdf (1,094 KB) Volume 25, Number 1 Legal Alert - June 2024.pdf (136 KB) Volume 25, Number 1 - June 2024 - Memorandum The Purple Star School District Program.pdf (116 KB) Volume 25, Number 1 - June 2024 - Memorandum The New Worlds Tutoring Program.pdf (130 KB) po8475 CRIMINAL BACKGROUND SCREENING FOR CONTRACTOR ACCESS.pdf (219 KB) po8510 Wellness.pdf (520 KB) po8600 SEE NOTE - TRANSPORTATION.pdf (145 KB) po9211 Booster Clubs and Other Outside Support Organizations.pdf (169 KB) po9700 RELATIONS WITH SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS.pdf (220 KB) po9800 CHARTER SCHOOLS.pdf (552 KB) po0131 LEGISLATIVE-POLICYMAKING.pdf (161 KB) po0165 MEETINGS.pdf (166 KB) po1010 SUPERINTENDENT RELATIONSHIP.pdf (142 KB) po1129.01 TUTORING.pdf (138 KB) po1210 STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT.pdf (216 KB) po1231 OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES OF ADMINISTRATORS.pdf (150 KB) po1242 Professional Learning.pdf (211 KB) po1281 Use of Employee's Personal Property at School.pdf (122 KB) po1362 Anti-Harassment.pdf (344 KB) po1410 ADMINISTRATIVE SALARY.pdf (140 KB) po2210 Curriculum Development.pdf (173 KB) po2215 PROGRAM OF INSTRUCTION.pdf (245 KB) po2260 NONDISCRIMINATION AND ACCESS TO EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY.pdf (264 KB) po2271 Articulation adn Access to Florida College Systems Institutions.pdf (164 KB) po2370 EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS.pdf (159 KB) po2370.01 VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION.pdf (176 KB) po2371 HOPE SCHOLARSHIPS.pdf (205 KB) po2421 Career and Technical Education.pdf (281 KB) po2432 DRIVER EDUCATION.pdf (132 KB) po2440 SUMMER PROGRAMS.pdf (154 KB) po2455 NEW OPTION - DROPOUT PREVENTION AND ACADEMIC INTERVENTION PROGRAMS.pdf (154 KB) po2460 EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION.pdf (226 KB) po2520 SELECTION AND ADOPTION OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS.pdf (206 KB) po2522 CHALLENGES TO ADOPTION OR USE OF INSTRUCTIONAL, LIBRARY, OR READING LIST MATERIALS.pdf (192 KB) po2540 RESCIND - AUDIO VISUAL USE.pdf (146 KB) po2700 ACADEMICALLY HIGH-PERFORMING SCHOOL DISTRICTS.pdf (162 KB) po3120.03 ATHLETIC COACHES.pdf (141 KB) po3120.08 PART-TIME EXTRA-CURRICULAR PERSONNEL.pdf (135 KB) po3129.01 TUTORING.pdf (154 KB) po3130 APPOINTMENT, ASSIGNMENT, TRANSFER, AND PROMOTION OF INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF.pdf (176 KB) po3231 OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES OF STAFF.pdf (154 KB) po3242 Professional Learning.pdf (219 KB) po3281 Use of Employee's Personal Property at School.pdf (117 KB) po3362 Anti-Harassment.pdf (348 KB) po3410 COMPENSATION.pdf (179 KB) po4120.03 ATHLETIC COACHES.pdf (134 KB) po4120.08 PART-TIME EXTRA-CURRICULAR PERSONNEL.pdf (140 KB) po4242 Staff Development.pdf (171 KB) po4281 Use of Employee's Personal Property at School.pdf (117 KB) po4362 Anti-Harassment.pdf (358 KB) po5130 WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL.pdf (141 KB) po5330.01 SELF-ADMINISTERED MEDICATION AND EPINEPHRINE USE.pdf (156 KB) po5330.04 ACCEPT NEW POLICY - ADMINISTRATION OF SHORT-ACTING BRONCHODILATORS AND COMPONENTS BY TRAINED SCHOOL PERSONNEL.pdf (151 KB) po5410 STUDENT PROGRESSION.pdf (180 KB) po5410.01 Promotion, Acceleration, Placement, and Retention.pdf (194 KB) po5410.01 SEE NOTE PROMOTION, ACCELERATION, PLACEMENT, AND RETENTION.pdf (261 KB) po5420 REPORTING STUDENT PROGRESS.pdf (156 KB) po5460 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS.pdf (265 KB) po5463 Credits from other Schools.pdf (148 KB) po5465 GENERAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT (GED) TESTS.pdf (184 KB) po5505 Accept NEW POLICY ACADEMIC HONESTY.pdf (171 KB) po5505 NEW POLICY ACADEMIC HONESTY.pdf (123 KB) po5517 - Anti-Harrassment.pdf (314 KB) po5517.01 Bullying and Harassment.pdf (328 KB) po5610 REMOVAL, OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION, DISCIPLINARY PLACEMENT, AND EXPULSION OF STUDENTS.pdf (223 KB) po5611V2 DUE PROCESS RIGHTS.pdf (161 KB) po5730 EQUAL ACCESS FOR NONDISTRICT-SPONSORED, STUDENT CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES.pdf (158 KB) po5780 STUDENT PARENT RIGHTS.pdf (354 KB) po6210 FISCAL PLANNING.pdf (147 KB) po6322 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING AND BIDDING.pdf (239 KB) po6330 ACQUISITION OF PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL, OR LAND SURVEYING SERVICES.pdf (192 KB) po6661 INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ALLOCATION.pdf (158 KB) po7100 FACILITIES PLANNING.pdf (180 KB) po7440.03 SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS.pdf (137 KB) po7455 Accounting System for Capital Assets.pdf (128 KB) po7540.08 NEW POLICY - ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI).pdf (168 KB) po8310 PUBLIC RECORDS.pdf (161 KB) po8330 - Student Records.pdf (5,321 KB) po8330 STUDENT RECORDS.pdf (277 KB) po8405 School Safety and Security.pdf (366 KB) po2521 INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS PROGRAM.pdf (319 KB) po9200 VOLUNTEERS.pdf (245 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of request for permission to advertise proposed policy revisions as presented. Motion by Stephanie Busin, second by Amanda Nelson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Stephanie Busin, Amanda Nelson, Jon Basquin, Paul Samerdyke, Dwayne E Brown 8. Old Business 9. Attorney Updates 10. Board Member Business 11. Adjournment Subject A. Adjourn Meeting Nov 19, 2024 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) - Reorganization Category 11. Adjournment Type Procedural There being no further business for the board, Chairman Basquin adjourned the meeting at 6:40 pm. File Attachments 12. Executive Session if Needed Subject A. Executive Session if Needed Meeting Nov 19, 2024 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) - Reorganization Category 12. 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