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4 Monday, May 19, 2025 Board meeting 'This is a public meeting' THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY GARLAND BOGGUS BOARD ROOM 426 SCHOOL STREET SEBRING, FLORIDA 33870 5:30 p.m. (or as soon thereafter as may be practicable) PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES If a person wishes to speak to the Board regarding an issue, please fill out a petition card located in the lobby and present it to the Board Secretary prior to the meeting. 1. OPENING ITEMS Subject A. Call to order and roll call of members Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments Subject B. Character Word/Program: 'Trustworthiness' presented by Highlands Virtual School Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments Subject C. Highlands Highlights Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments Subject D. Recognitions: 2025 Retirees Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type Presentation File Attachments Subject E. Curriculum presentation Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments Subject F. School Board Member committee reports Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments Subject G. Presentation of petition, comments, concern or report Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments Subject H. Superintendent's Report Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments 2. ADOPT THE AGENDA 3. CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION Subject A. Consider approval of the minutes of the May 6, 2025 rule development public workshop and board meeting Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 3. CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 05-06-25 Rule Development Workshop.pdf (61 KB) 05-06-25 board meeting.pdf (71 KB) 4. CONSENT AGENDA - LEGAL Subject A. Consider approval of School Health Services Program Memorandum of Agreement between FL Dept of Health Highlands County and School Board of Highlands County Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 4. CONSENT AGENDA - LEGAL Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Melissa Blackman, Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments MOA 25-26.pdf (205 KB) Addendum to FDOH 4-2025.pdf (135 KB) 5. CONSENT AGENDA - POLICIES 6. CONSENT AGENDA - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Subject A. Consider approval of the School Board of Highlands County Student Assignment Enrollment & Choice Plan 2025-2026 Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 6. CONSENT AGENDA - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Melissa Blackman, Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 25.26 School Choice Plan PDF for Board Agenda Item.pdf (844 KB) Subject B. Consider approval of out-of-state travel- Avon Park High School, Whitney Meeks-AP CK Cyber Secruity, Costa Mesa, California July 20-July 25, 2025 Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 6. CONSENT AGENDA - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Type Action Consent Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Danielle Erwin Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments AP CK Cybersecurity - Out of State Info.pdf (111 KB) Out of state letter W. Meeks CYBER SECURITY, CALIFORNIA.pdf (187 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Subject C. Consider approval of the Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreement Renewal between the School Board of Highlands County and the University of Florida Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 6. CONSENT AGENDA - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Type Action Consent Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Danielle Erwin Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 2025-2027 Highlands County_UF Dual Enrollment Agreement.pdf (276 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. CONSENT AGENDA - BUSINESS OPERATIONS Subject A. Consider approval of Joint Agreement between SBHC Transportation and Apple Top Day Care for the 2025-2026 School Year Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 7. CONSENT AGENDA - BUSINESS OPERATIONS Type Action Consent Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Willie Hills Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments Apple Top.pdf (494 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Subject B. Consider approval of Joint Agreement between SBHC Transportation and Boys and Girls Club for the 2024-2026 School Year Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 7. CONSENT AGENDA - BUSINESS OPERATIONS Type Action Consent Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Willie Hills Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments Boys & Girls Club.pdf (613 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Subject C. Consider approval of budget amendments ending April 30, 2025. Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 7. CONSENT AGENDA - BUSINESS OPERATIONS Type Action Consent Recommended Action Motion to approve item as presented. Submitted by Anjelica Tinajero. Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments April 2025 transfers.pdf (1,399 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Subject D. Consider approval of financials ending April 30, 2025. Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 7. CONSENT AGENDA - BUSINESS OPERATIONS Type Action Consent Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Stephanie Hanks. Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments APRIL FINANCIALS.pdf (115 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Subject E. Consider Approval of Revised Summer School Book Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 7. CONSENT AGENDA - BUSINESS OPERATIONS Type Action Consent Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Stephanie Hanks. Mrs. Howerton moved to approve as revised. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Page 9 was revised to add the ESE Summer Program at ARC File Attachments 2025 SUMMER SCHOOL BOOK-5-9-25 REVISIONS .pdf (1,070 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 8. ACTION - APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 9. ACTION - ADMINISTRATION Subject A. Consider approval of the Superintendent's recommendation for personnel. Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 9. ACTION - ADMINISTRATION Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Dr. Carla Ball Dr. Durrance moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 051925.pdf (126 KB) Subject B. Consider Approval of Expulsions. Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 9. ACTION - ADMINISTRATION Type Action Recommended Action Consider Approval of Expulsions as presented by Mr. Tim Leeseberg. Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. SBHC2425-167 Drug Use/Possession SBHC2425-168 Drug Use/Possession SBHC2425-169 Drug Use/Possession SBHC2425-170 Drug Use/Possession SBHC2425-172 Drug Use/Possession SBHC2425-176 Drug Use/Possession SBHC2425-177 Drug Use/Possession SBHC2425-179 Drug Use/Possession SBHC2425-180 Drug Use/Possession SBHC2425-189 Defiance of Authority File Attachments Subject C. Consider approval of agreement to purchase real property located near Avon Park Elementary School and authorize Superintendent to take actions necessary to effectuate due diligence prior to closing Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 9. ACTION - ADMINISTRATION Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Dr. Durrance seconded. On roll call, Mrs. Howerton, Dr. Durrance, Mr. Martin and the Chair voted 'yes'. Mr. Whidden voted 'no'. Motion carried. File Attachments Agreement.pdf (382 KB) 10. ACTION - LEGAL 11. ACTION - POLICIES Subject A. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 1129 - Conflict of Interest Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Dr. Durrance seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 1129 - Conflict of Interest.pdf (123 KB) Subject B. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 1430.07 - Military Leave Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mr. Martin moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 1430.07 - Military Leave - Administration.pdf (120 KB) Subject C. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of School Board Policy 2431.06 - Name, Image, and Likeness in Athletics Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mr. Whidden moved to approve. Dr. Durrance seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 2431.06 - Name, Image, and Likeness in Athletics.pdf (128 KB) Subject D. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 2623 - Student Assessment Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 2623 - Student Assessment.pdf (152 KB) Subject E. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 3120.03 - Athletic Coaches Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mr. Martin moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 3120.03 - Athletic Coaches.pdf (128 KB) Subject F. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 3120.08 - Part-Time Extra-Curricular Personnel Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 3120.08 - Part-Time Extra-Curricular Personnel.pdf (104 KB) Subject G. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 3129 - Conflict of Interest Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Dr. Durrance moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried File Attachments 3129 - Conflict of Interest.pdf (166 KB) Subject H. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 3130 - Appointment, Assignment, Transfer, and Promotion of Instructional Staff Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 3130 - Appointment, Assignment, Transfer, and Promotion of Instructional Staff.pdf (146 KB) Subject I. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 3242 - Professional Learning Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type File Attachments 3242 - Professional Learning.pdf (237 KB) Subject J. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 3281 - Use of Employees's Personal Property at School Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mr. Martin moved to approve. Mrs. Howerton seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 3281 - Use of Employees's Personal Property at School.pdf (103 KB) Subject K. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 3430.07 - Military Leave Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mr. Whidden moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 3430.07 - Military Leave.pdf (121 KB) Subject L. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 4120.03 - Athletic Coaches Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mr. Martin moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 4120.03 - Athletic Coaches.pdf (117 KB) Subject M. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 4120.08 - Part-Time Extra-Curricular Personnel Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Dr. Durrance seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 4120.08 - Part-Time Extra-Curricular Personnel.pdf (95 KB) Subject N. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 4129 - Conflict of Interest Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mr. Martin moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 4129 - Conflict of Interest.pdf (122 KB) Subject O. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 4281 - Use of Employees's Personal Property at School Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 4281 - Use of Employees's Personal Property at School.pdf (102 KB) Subject P. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 4430.07 - Military Leave Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mr. Whidden moved to approve. Dr. Durrance seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 4430.07 - Military Leave.pdf (120 KB) Subject Q. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 5112 - Entrance Requirements Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 5112 - Entrance Requirements.pdf (136 KB) Subject R. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 5610 - Removal, Out-of-School Suspension, Disciplinary Placement, and Expulsion of Students Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mr. Martin moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 5610 - Removal, Out-of-School Suspension, Disciplinary Placement, and Expulsion of Students.pdf (172 KB) Subject S. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 5610.04 - Suspension of Bus Riding Transportation Privileges Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Dr. Durrance moved to approve. Mrs. Howerton seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 5610.04 - Suspension of Bus Riding Transportation Privileges.pdf (97 KB) Subject T. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 5611 - Due Process Rights Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 5611 - Due Process Rights.pdf (112 KB) Subject U. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 5630 - Corporal punishment and Use of Reasonable Force and Restraint Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mr. Whidden moved to approve. Mrs. Howerton seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 5630 - Corporal punishment and Use of Reasonable Force and Restraint.pdf (115 KB) Subject V. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 5780 - Parent Student Rights Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Dr. Durrance moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 5780 - Parent Student Rights.pdf (309 KB) Subject W. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 6111 - Internal Controls Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 6111 - Internal Controls.pdf (112 KB) Subject X. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 6112 - Cash Management of Grants Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Dr. Durrance moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 6112 - Cash Management of Grants.pdf (127 KB) Subject Y. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 6114 - Cost Principles - Spending Federal Funds Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mr. Whidden moved to approve. Mrs. Howerton seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 6114 - Cost Principles - Spending Federal Funds.pdf (197 KB) Subject Z. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 6320 - Purchasing and Contracting For Commodities and Contractual Services Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mr. Whidden moved to approve. Dr. Durrance seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 6320 - Purchasing and Contracting For Commodities and Contractual Services.pdf (215 KB) Subject AA. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 6322 - Construction Contracting and Bidding Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 6322 - Construction Contracting and Bidding.pdf (202 KB) Subject BB. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 6325 - Procurement - Federal Grants and Funds Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Dr. Durrance moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 6325 - Procurement - Federal Grants and Funds.pdf (154 KB) Subject CC. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 6330 - Acquiisition of Professional Architectural, Engineering Landscape Architectural, or Land Surveying Services Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mr. Martin moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 6330 - Acquiisition of Professional Architectural, Engineering Landscape Architectural, or Land Surveying Services.pdf (146 KB) Subject DD. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 6550 - Travel and Expenses Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Dr. Durrance moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 6550 - Travel and Expenses.pdf (120 KB) Subject EE. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 6610 - School Internal Funds Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mr. Whidden moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried File Attachments 6610 - School Internal Funds.pdf (146 KB) Subject FF. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 6661 - Instructional Materials Allocation Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Dr. Durrance seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 6661 - Instructional Materials Allocation.pdf (123 KB) Subject GG. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 6830 - Audits Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mr. Martin moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 6830 - Audits.pdf (113 KB) Subject HH. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 7310 - Disposition of Surplus Property Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Dr. Durrance seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 7310 - Disposition of Surplus Property.pdf (128 KB) Subject II. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 7450 - Property Inventory Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mr. Whidden moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried File Attachments 7450 - Property Inventory.pdf (130 KB) Subject JJ. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of School Board Policy 7540.08 - Artificial Intelligence (AI) Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Dr. Durrance moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 7540.08 - Artificial Intelligence (AI).pdf (112 KB) Subject KK. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 8310 - Public Records Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 8310 - Public Records.pdf (141 KB) Subject LL. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 8330 - Student Records Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mr. Martin moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 8330 - Student Records.pdf (263 KB) Subject MM. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 8420 - School Safety Emergency Management, Emergency Preparedness, and Emergency Response Agencies Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Dr. Durrance moved to approve. Mrs. Howerton seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 8420 - School Safety Emergency Management, Emergency Preparedness, and Emergency Response Agencies.pdf (150 KB) Subject NN. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 8510 - Wellness Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mr. Whidden moved to approve. Dr. Durrance seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 8510 - Wellness revised May 6.pdf (199 KB) Subject OO. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 9200 - Volunteers Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 9200 - Volunteers.pdf (202 KB) Subject PP. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 9800 - Charter Schools Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mr. Whidden moved to approve. Dr. Durrance seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 9800 - Charter Schools.pdf (366 KB) 12. ACTION - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION 13. ACTION - BUSINESS OPERATIONS Subject A. Consider approval to award contract for Miscellaneous Irrigation Repair to All About Lawns SBHC2425-31 Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 13. ACTION - BUSINESS OPERATIONS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve item as presented. Submitted by Anjelica Tinajero. Dr. Durrance moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments SBHC2425-31 Misc Irrigation Repair.pdf (895 KB) Subject B. Consider approval to award contract for Pest Control Services for General Household Pests, Rodents and Ants SBHC2425-32 Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 13. ACTION - BUSINESS OPERATIONS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve item as presented. Submitted by Anjelica Tinajero. Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments SBHC2425-32 Pest Control Services.pdf (1,462 KB) Subject C. Consider approval of Revised 2025/2026 Capital Project List. Meeting May 19, 2025 - Board meeting Category 13. ACTION - BUSINESS OPERATIONS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Anjelica Tinajero. Dr. Durrance moved to approve. Mrs. Howerton seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 2025-2026 Capital Project List Revised 5-14-25.pdf (2,020 KB) 14. EMERGENCY ITEMS 15. HCEA/HCESPA MEMBERS' COMMENTS 16. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY COMMENTS 17. BOARD MEMBER'S COMMENTS 18. ADJOURNMENT 19. NOTICE: If a person intends to appeal the Board’s decision with respect to any matter, or has any thought that an appeal may be taken, the person has the responsibility to ensure that a verbatim (word for word) record of the proceeding is made and that the record includes all testimony and evidence upon which an appeal is to be based. NOTICE: If you are a person with a disability who requires reasonable accommodations in order to attend a School Board meeting, please contact the ADA Coordinator, Carla J. Ball, Director of Human Resources at 863-471-5732 or 426 School St., Sebring, Florida 33870 at least 48 hours in advance of the event.