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Regular Board Meeting

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 · School board meeting record

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1 Tuesday, August 27, 2024 Regular Board Meeting DeSoto County School Board Chambers 530 LaSolona Avenue Arcadia, FL 34266 TIME: 5:30 PM 1. Call to Order: 5:30 PM Subject 1.01 Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Aug 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 1. Call to Order: 5:30 PM Type FROM (Director/Principal): FOR (Division/School): Date(s) of Service: Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments Subject 1.02 Prayer Meeting Aug 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 1. Call to Order: 5:30 PM Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 1.03 Roll Call Meeting Aug 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 1. Call to Order: 5:30 PM Type FROM (Director/Principal): FOR (Division/School): Date(s) of Service: Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 2. Approval of Minutes Subject 2.01 July 30, 2024, First Public Hearing for Tentative Millage Rates and Tentative Budget Meeting Minutes Meeting Aug 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 2. Approval of Minutes Type Action File Attachments 07.30.24 Public Hearing for Adoption of Tentative Millage Rates and Tentative Budget for 2024-25.pdf (111 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Sharon Goodman, second by Kelly Mercer. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Karen Chancey, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer Subject 2.02 August 5, 2024 Special Board Meeting for Good Cause Minutes Meeting Aug 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 2. Approval of Minutes Type Action File Attachments 08.05.24 Public Hearing for Adoption of Tentative Millage Rates and Tentative Budget for 2024-25.pdf (80 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Sharon Goodman, second by Kelly Mercer. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Karen Chancey, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer Subject 2.03 August 13, 2024, Regular Board Meeting Minutes Meeting Aug 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 2. Approval of Minutes Type Action File Attachments 08.13.24 Regular Meeting.pdf (121 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Sharon Goodman, second by Kelly Mercer. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Karen Chancey, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer 3. Attorney Reports Subject 3.01 Ryan Hudak, Attorney Meeting Aug 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 3. Attorney Reports Type Report File Attachments 4. Superintendent Report Subject 4.01 Dr. Bobby Bennett, Superintendent Meeting Aug 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 4. Superintendent Report Type Information File Attachments 5. Public Presentations Subject 5.01 Public Presentations Meeting Aug 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 5. Public Presentations Type Discussion, Information, Report File Attachments 6. Financial Reports Subject 6.01 Approval of Financial Reports Meeting Aug 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 6. Financial Reports Type Action Recommended Action Approval of all items listed under Financial Reports as presented, unless otherwise noted. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of all items listed under Financial Reports as presented, unless otherwise noted. Motion by Jami Schueneman, second by Asena L Mott. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Karen Chancey, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer Subject 6.02 Check Register Meeting Aug 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 6. Financial Reports Type Routine Monthly Report FROM : Marcus Allen FOR : Finance Date(s) of Service: 07/29/24 - 08/16/24 Submission Summary : Check Registers# 140301429 - 140301548 ACH Registers# 242500025 - 242500075 Wire Transfer# 202400022 - 202400043 File Attachments 6.02 Check Register 082724.pdf (40 KB) Subject 6.03 Monthly Financial Reports as of May 2024 Meeting Aug 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 6. Financial Reports Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Marcus Allen, Executive Director of Business Services FOR (Division/School): Business Services Department Date(s) of Service: May 2024 File Attachments 6.03 Monthly Financial Statement - May 2024.pdf (601 KB) Subject 6.04 Budget Amendments as of May 2024 Meeting Aug 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 6. Financial Reports Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Marcus Allen, Executive Director of Business Services FOR (Division/School): Business Services Department Date(s) of Service: May 2024 File Attachments 6.04 Amendment 0100-09 - General Funds.pdf (643 KB) 6.04 Amendment 0300-09 - Capital Project Funds.pdf (609 KB) 6.04 Amendment 0410-09 - Food Service Funds.pdf (604 KB) 6.04 Amendment 0420-09 - Special Revenue Funds.pdf (638 KB) 6.04 Amendment 0445-09 - Special Revenue Funds.pdf (637 KB) 6.04 Amendment 0446-09 - Special Revenue Funds.pdf (634 KB) 7. Routine Business Subject 7.01 Approval of Routine Business Items Meeting Aug 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 7. Routine Business Type Action Recommended Action Approve all items listed under Routine Business as presented, unless otherwise noted. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve all items listed under Routine Business as presented, unless otherwise noted. Motion by Kelly Mercer, second by Jami Schueneman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Karen Chancey, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer Subject 7.02 PAF Instructional/Athletic Meeting Aug 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 7. Routine Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Gina Stafford FOR (Division/School): Human Resources Date(s) of Service: 2024-2025 School year Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 7.02 PAF Instructional-Athletic.r.pdf (80 KB) Subject 7.03 PAF Non-Instructional Meeting Aug 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 7. Routine Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Gina Stafford FOR (Division/School): Human Resources Date(s) of Service: 2024-2025 SY Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 7.03 PAF Non Instructional.r.pdf (93 KB) Subject 7.04 PAF Federal Grants Instructional/Non-Instructional Meeting Aug 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 7. Routine Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Gina Stafford FOR (Division/School): Human Resources Date(s) of Service: 2024-2025 School Year Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 7.04 PAF Federal Grants Instructional and Non Instructional.pdf (92 KB) Subject 7.05 Temporary Duty Meeting Aug 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 7. Routine Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Gina Stafford FOR (Division/School): Human Resources Date(s) of Service: 2024-2025 School Year Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 7.05 Temp Duty (3).pdf (566 KB) 8. New Business Subject 8.01 Approval of New Business Items Meeting Aug 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type Action FROM (Director/Principal): FOR (Division/School): Date(s) of Service: Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Sharon Goodman, second by Asena L Mott. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Karen Chancey, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer Subject 8.02 DHS FFA Chapter President Conference Meeting Aug 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Joshua E. P. White FOR (Division/School): DeSoto High School Date(s) of Service: 9/8/2024-9/9/2024 - Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): FFA President and all officers Conference File Attachments 8.02 DOC080724-08072024120356.pdf (1,240 KB) Subject 8.03 Step Up Suncoast event at FSC Meeting Aug 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM: Kathy Severson, Director FOR: Family Service Center Date(s) of Service: October 26, 2024 Submission Summary: Step Up Suncoast is hosting a community event on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. File Attachments 8.03 DOC080724-08072024131129.pdf (1,240 KB) Subject 8.04 2024-25 SY Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast, Inc. Inter-Agency Agreement Meeting Aug 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Bobby Bennett, Superintendent FOR (Division/School): District Office Date(s) of Service: July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 8.04 2024-25 Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast Inc. Iner Agency Agreement.pdf (239 KB) Subject 8.05 PROJECT 140-2245C-5CT01: Title II, Part A - Supporting Effective Instruction Meeting Aug 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Kristie Joens, Director FOR (Division/School): Division of Instructional Services Date(s) of Service: 7/1/2024 - 6/30/2025 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Approval of Award Notification for Title II, Part A - Supporting Effective Instruction File Attachments 8.05 TITLE II 140-2245C-5CT01 (25A011).pdf (593 KB) Subject 8.06 IDEA - PART B, K-12 Entitlement Project Award Notification 2024-2025 Meeting Aug 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): CHRISTINA MCCRAY FOR (Division/School): EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION Date(s) of Service: 2024-2025 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 8.06 24.25 IDEA K-12- 140-2635B-5CB01 DeSoto K-12 (25C001) signed (2).pdf (2,864 KB) Subject 8.07 2024-2025 Perkins V - Rural Award Notification Meeting Aug 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): KATHY SEVERSON/ DIRECTOR OF CAREER, TECHNICAL, & ADULT EDUCATION FOR (Division/School): FAMILY SERVICE CENTER Date(s) of Service:2024-2025 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Approved FLDOE Project Award Notification- Strengthening Career & Technical Education for the 21st Century Act/Perkins V - Rural Innovation, Career and Technical Education. File Attachments 8.07 2024-2025 Perkins V - Rural - Project Award Notification.pdf (7,063 KB) Subject 8.08 2024-2025 Perkins V - Career and Technical Education Secondary Program Meeting Aug 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): KATHY SEVERSON/DIRECTOR OF CAREER, TECHNICAL, & ADULT EDUCATION FOR (Division/School): FAMILY SERVICE CENTER Date(s) of Service:2024-2025 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): FLDOE Perkins Secondary Award Notification approval for school year 24/25. File Attachments 8.08 2024-2025 Title V - Perkins Secondary Project Award Notification.pdf (5,929 KB) Subject 8.09 MOU between SDDC and Goodwill Industries Meeting Aug 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM: Kathy Severson, Director FOR: Family Service Center/Adult Education Date(s) of Service: 24-25 School Year Submission Summary: Goodwill Industries Manasota and the School District of Desoto County Adult Education agreement for the 2024-2025 school year. File Attachments 8.09 MOU District of DeSoto County.pdf (198 KB) Subject 8.10 A-0089 Use of Property Agreement Meeting Aug 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Rosa Vargas FOR (Division/School): Finance Date(s) of Service: 8/9/24-2/9/25 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): V&H Construction to use property adjacent to Nocatee Elementary to store Material and Equipment for DeSoto County Project 24-06-00ITB FDOT Local Agency Program Sidewalk Construction Services for a period of 6 months. File Attachments 8.10 A-0089 USE OF PROPERTY AGREEMENT ADJACENT TO NES.pdf (1,847 KB) Subject 8.11 2024-2025 Age Grant Budget Approval Meeting Aug 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Kathy Severson, Director of Workforce Education FOR (Division/School): Adult Education Date(s) of Service: 2024-2025 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): DOE award notification -grant approval for Adult General Education Federal project 42041 File Attachments 8.11 2024-2025 AGE Award Notification (2).pdf (16,406 KB) Subject 8.12 2425-006CC PAI Multi-Function Devices, Copiers and Related Software and Services Meeting Aug 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Michelle Sikes FOR (Division/School): Finance Date(s) of Service: 8/1/24-7/31/26 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): To provide Multi Function Devices, Copiers, and related software and services at the negotiated pricing of the Florida Dept of Management Services cooperative purchasing contract 44100000-24-NASPO-ACS and according to the terms and conditions of that contract. File Attachments 8.12 2425-006CC PAI MULTI FUNCTION DEVICES, COPIERS AND RELATED SOFTWARE AND SVCS.pdf (1,176 KB) Subject 8.13 Revised NES Stipend Request for Lunch Duty Meeting Aug 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type Submission Document Amended or Updated from previous considerations FROM (Director/Principal): BRANDY TACKETT FOR (Division/School): NOCATEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Date(s) of Service:24/25 SCHOOL YEAR Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): REVISED LUNCH STIPEND FOR THE 24/25 SCHOOL YEAR File Attachments 8.13 DOC081624-08162024123239 (1).pdf (108 KB) Subject 8.14 PO 0252500020 Support and Recovery Solutions LLC Meeting Aug 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Debbie Lucas FOR (Division/School): Student Services Date(s) of Service: 7/1/24-6/30/25 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Mental Health Services provided to students in the 2024-2025 school year. File Attachments 8.14 PO 0252500020 SUPPORT AND RECOVERY SOLUTIONS LLC.pdf (71 KB) Subject 8.15 PO 4012500012 Edmentum Meeting Aug 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Sheila Iverson FOR (Division/School): Instructional Services Date(s) of Service: 10/1/24-9/30/25 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): COMPREHENSIVE COURSES: UNLIMITED ENROLLMENT FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 6-12, 1 YEAR UNLIMITED ENROLLMENT SUBSCRIPTION - AP EXAM REVIEW: ALL APEX LEARNING SUBJECTS, SINGLE ENROLLMENT SUBSCRIPTION FOR 100 QUANTITY - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES; FULL DAY ONSITE - TUTORIALS: UNLIMITED ENROLLMENTS FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 6-12, 1 YEAR SUBSCRIPTION. (10/01/2024-09/30/2025) File Attachments 8.15 PO 4012500012 EDMENTUM.pdf (66 KB) Subject 8.16 Request for Approval to Complete Negotiations and Enter into a Comprehensive Agreement for the Qualifying Project Meeting Aug 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Bobby Bennett, Superintendent FOR (Division/School): District Office Date(s) of Service: August 2024 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 8.16 Request to Negotiate-signed (1).pdf (183 KB) Subject 8.17 2425-010PB Lightning Wireless Solutions Inc. Meeting Aug 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Michelle Sikes FOR (Division/School): Finance Date(s) of Service: 1/30/23-2/1/26 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): To provide all radio and emergency equipment according to the terms and conditions of the City of Cape Coral contract RPW2313MM Emergency Vehicle Equipment Upfitting for the duration of the contract. File Attachments 8.17 2425-010PB PAI LIGHTNING WIRELESS SOLUTIONS INC 23-26 (1).pdf (5,125 KB) Subject 8.18 PO 3072500007 Arey Jones Ed Solutions Meeting Aug 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Brandy Hand FOR (Division/School): IT Date(s) of Service: 8/1/24-7/31/25 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): To provide Securely licenses for web content filters, student web safety and teacher classroom management with on call round the clock team analyzation and notification alerts. File Attachments 8.18 PO 3072500007 AREY JONES (1).pdf (61 KB) Subject 8.19 PO 4122500007 Deere & Co Strategic Accounts Meeting Aug 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Beth Bryan FOR (Division/School): CTE Agriculture Program DHS (Perkins ) Date(s) of Service: 7/1/24-6/30/25 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): 2024 JOHN DEERE GATOR XUV825M S4 (MODEL YEAR 2024) FOR USE IN AGRICULTURE PROGRAM AT DHS File Attachments 8.19 PO 4122500007 DEERE & COMPANY STRATEGIC ACCOUNTS.pdf (66 KB) 9. Superintendent Subject 9.01 Dr. Bobby Bennett, Superintendent Meeting Aug 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 9. Superintendent Type FROM (Director/Principal): FOR (Division/School): Date(s) of Service: Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 10. Public Presentations Subject 10.01 Public Presentations Meeting Aug 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. Public Presentations Type FROM (Director/Principal): FOR (Division/School): Date(s) of Service: Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 11. Board Members Subject 11.01 Board Member Comments Meeting Aug 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. Board Members Type Information File Attachments 12. Adjournment Subject 12.01 Adjourn the Meeting Meeting Aug 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 12. Adjournment Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Adjourn the meeting File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to Adjourn the meeting Motion by Jami Schueneman, second by Asena L Mott. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Karen Chancey, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer

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