SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: Public Hearing for Reconsideration of Objections to School Library Materials

3 Tuesday, June 17, 2025 SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: Public Hearing for Reconsideration of Objections to School Library Materials SCHOOL BOARD AUDITORIUM 40 ORANGE STREET - and via WebEx ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA 32084 9 AM A. Meeting Opening Subject 1. Call to Order by Board Chair Meeting Jun 17, 2025 - SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: Public Hearing for Reconsideration of Objections to School Library Materials Category A. Meeting Opening Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 2. Roll Call by Superintendent of Schools Meeting Jun 17, 2025 - SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: Public Hearing for Reconsideration of Objections to School Library Materials Category A. Meeting Opening Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 3. Pledge of Allegiance by Tony Coleman Meeting Jun 17, 2025 - SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: Public Hearing for Reconsideration of Objections to School Library Materials Category A. Meeting Opening Type Background Information: Educational Impact: Strategic Plan Impact: Fiscal Impact: Recommendation: Action Required: Drafted, reviewed and submitted by: Sincerely, Tim Forson Superintendent of Schools File Attachments B. INTRODUCTION by School Board Attorney Upchurch Subject 1. Purpose of Hearing Meeting Jun 17, 2025 - SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: Public Hearing for Reconsideration of Objections to School Library Materials Category B. INTRODUCTION by School Board Attorney Upchurch Type Discussion, Information In accordance with Florida Statute 1006.283(8)(b), an open, noticed School Board hearing to receive public comment on the recommended instructional materials will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 , at 9:00 AM in the auditorium at 40 Orange Street, St. Augustine, Florida. The St. Johns County School District Curriculum department representatives and adoption committee members, including school and parent/resident representatives, have completed the review process for the Instructional Materials Adoption for Science. Materials that have been recommended to the School Board for adoption can be accessed via the link below. Some print materials may be available for review. If you would like access to the available printed materials or require assistance reviewing the online resources, please call the Instructional Resources and Media Services office at 904.547.8900 . Materials are available for review from 8 AM — 4:30 PM when district offices are open. For more information on the Instructional Materials Adoption please visit: http://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/media/textbooks/adoption/ During the School Board hearing on January 7, 2025 , the public may proffer evidence that a recommended instructional material does not meet the criteria provided in Florida Statute 1006.31(2), taking into consideration course expectations based on the district's comprehensive plan for student progression under Florida Statute 1008.25(2) and course descriptions in the course code directory. Sincerely, Tim Forson Superintendent of Schools File Attachments Subject 2. Format Meeting Jun 17, 2025 - SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: Public Hearing for Reconsideration of Objections to School Library Materials Category B. INTRODUCTION by School Board Attorney Upchurch Type Background Information: Educational Impact: Strategic Plan Impact: Fiscal Impact: Recommendation: Action Required: Drafted, reviewed and submitted by: Sincerely, Tim Forson Superintendent of Schools File Attachments Subject 3. Introductions of Participants Meeting Jun 17, 2025 - SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: Public Hearing for Reconsideration of Objections to School Library Materials Category B. INTRODUCTION by School Board Attorney Upchurch Type Background Information: Educational Impact: Strategic Plan Impact: Fiscal Impact: Recommendation: Action Required: Drafted, reviewed and submitted by: Sincerely, Tim Forson Superintendent of Schools File Attachments C. Public Hearing on Reconsideration of Objections to School Library Materials Subject 1. Open Public Hearing - Mrs. Slough Meeting Jun 17, 2025 - SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: Public Hearing for Reconsideration of Objections to School Library Materials Category C. Public Hearing on Reconsideration of Objections to School Library Materials Type Background Information: Educational Impact: Strategic Plan Impact: Fiscal Impact: Recommendation: Action Required: Drafted, reviewed and submitted by: Sincerely, Tim Forson Superintendent of Schools File Attachments D. Presentation of Appeal - Mrs. Jean Moore and Kerri Gustavson(5 minutes per title) Subject 1. Monday's Not Coming - Kerri Gustavson Meeting Jun 17, 2025 - SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: Public Hearing for Reconsideration of Objections to School Library Materials Category D. Presentation of Appeal - Mrs. Jean Moore and Kerri Gustavson(5 minutes per title) Type Background Information: Educational Impact: Strategic Plan Impact: Fiscal Impact: Recommendation: Action Required: Drafted, reviewed and submitted by: Sincerely, Tim Forson Superintendent of Schools File Attachments Subject 2. Check and Mate - Jean Moore Meeting Jun 17, 2025 - SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: Public Hearing for Reconsideration of Objections to School Library Materials Category D. Presentation of Appeal - Mrs. Jean Moore and Kerri Gustavson(5 minutes per title) Type Background Information: Educational Impact: Strategic Plan Impact: Fiscal Impact: Recommendation: Action Required: Drafted, reviewed and submitted by: Sincerely, Tim Forson Superintendent of Schools File Attachments Subject 3. There is Something Inside Your House - Jean Moore Meeting Jun 17, 2025 - SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: Public Hearing for Reconsideration of Objections to School Library Materials Category D. Presentation of Appeal - Mrs. Jean Moore and Kerri Gustavson(5 minutes per title) Type Background Information: Educational Impact: Strategic Plan Impact: Fiscal Impact: Recommendation: Action Required: Drafted, reviewed and submitted by: Sincerely, Tim Forson Superintendent of Schools File Attachments E. Staff Response - Mrs. Sapp and Mr. Forson F. Public Comment - Mrs. Slough Subject 1. Call for Public Comment and Close Public Hearing Meeting Jun 17, 2025 - SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: Public Hearing for Reconsideration of Objections to School Library Materials Category F. Public Comment - Mrs. Slough Type Background Information: Educational Impact: Strategic Plan Impact: Fiscal Impact: Recommendation: Action Required: Drafted, reviewed and submitted by: Sincerely, Tim Forson Superintendent of Schools File Attachments G. Board Discussion and Vote - Mrs. Slough H. Closing Comments by School Board and Superintendent - Chairman Coleman I. Adjournment - Chairman Coleman