Special School Board Meeting

3 Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Special School Board Meeting District School Board of Putnam County School Board Meeting Room 200 Reid Street Palatka, FL. 32177 1:30 p.m. A. Opening Subject 1. Opening of Meeting Meeting May 27, 2026 - Special School Board Meeting Category A. Opening Type Procedural Item Summary: File Attachments Subject 2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Meeting May 27, 2026 - Special School Board Meeting Category A. Opening Type Procedural Item Summary: File Attachments Subject 3. Invocation Meeting May 27, 2026 - Special School Board Meeting Category A. Opening Type Procedural Item Summary: File Attachments B. Public Comment Subject 1. Public Comment Guide Meeting May 27, 2026 - Special School Board Meeting Category B. Public Comment Type Information Item Summary: File Attachments Public Comment Guide (1) (1) (1).pdf (905 KB) Subject 2. Public Comments Meeting May 27, 2026 - Special School Board Meeting Category B. Public Comment Type Procedural Item Summary: File Attachments C. Consent Agenda Subject 1. Action/Consent Agenda Vote Meeting May 27, 2026 - Special School Board Meeting Category C. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approval Item Summary: File Attachments Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. 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. Motion & Voting Approval Motion by Holly Pickens, second by Sandra Gilyard. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Aye: David Buckles, Sandra Gilyard, Holly Pickens, Philip Leary, Linda Wagner Subject 2. Piggyback Purchase for Athletic Field Lighting Retrofit Projects Utilizing Clay County RFP #23/24-074 Meeting May 27, 2026 - Special School Board Meeting Category C. Consent Agenda Type Action Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $1,518,200.00 Budgeted No Recommended Action Approval District Administration recommends approving the use of Clay County RFP #23/24-074 for a piggyback purchase to upgrade athletic field lighting at Crescent City High School, Interlachen High School, and Palatka High School. This project will replace and retrofit the current lighting systems with Musco Sports Lighting equipment and installation services. The estimated cost for the project is about $1,518,200. This amount covers Musco Sports Lighting equipment and installation by M. Gay Constructors at the listed schools. The Clay County contract offers competitive pricing and allows other government agencies and school districts to use it. These upgrades aim to improve lighting performance, energy efficiency, reliability, and long-term maintenance for the District’s athletic facilities. Board approval is required per School Board Policy 6320. File Attachments Musco Sports Lighting.pdf (345 KB) 2023-2024-294 Various Equipment and Amenities for Parks Agreement - M Gay.pdf (3,047 KB) Clay County 2023-2024-293 Various Equipment and Amenities for Parks Agreement - Musco Sports fully signed.pdf (2,959 KB) Cresent City High School Retrofit- Musco.pdf (237 KB) Interlachen High School Retrofit- Putnam School.pdf (237 KB) 244874 Putnam County Crescent City High School Retrofit Clay County.pdf (254 KB) 244875 Putnam County Interlachen High School Retrofit Clay County.pdf (254 KB) Putnam County Palatka High School Retrofit Clay County.pdf (255 KB) Motion & Voting Approval Motion by David Buckles, second by Sandra Gilyard. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Aye: David Buckles, Sandra Gilyard, Holly Pickens, Philip Leary, Linda Wagner Subject 3. Amended Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Summer Bridge Program to include Middleton-Burney Elementary School Meeting May 27, 2026 - Special School Board Meeting Category C. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Budgeted Yes Budget Source Grant and General $'s Recommended Action Approval Item Summary: To include Middleton-Burney Elementary School in the VPK Summer Bridge Program. This program aligns with the requirements outlined in Rule 6A-6.0530, F.A.C. File Attachments Amended Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Summer Bridge Program.pdf (584 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. 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. Motion & Voting Approval Motion by Holly Pickens, second by Sandra Gilyard. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Aye: David Buckles, Sandra Gilyard, Holly Pickens, Philip Leary, Linda Wagner Subject 4. Employee Placements Related to School Reconfiguration and Transition 26-27 Meeting May 27, 2026 - Special School Board Meeting Category C. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approval Item Summary: File Attachments Approval Emp Placements Sch Reconfig and Transition 26-27.pdf (357 KB) Placements for Board Approval.pdf (42 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. 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. Motion & Voting Approval Motion by Holly Pickens, second by Sandra Gilyard. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Aye: David Buckles, Sandra Gilyard, Holly Pickens, Philip Leary, Linda Wagner Subject 5. Florida School Labor Relations Service and Florida Educational Negotiators Dues Meeting May 27, 2026 - Special School Board Meeting Category C. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approval Item Summary: File Attachments FL School Labor Relations FEN Membership.pdf (995 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. 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. Motion & Voting Approval Motion by Holly Pickens, second by Sandra Gilyard. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Aye: David Buckles, Sandra Gilyard, Holly Pickens, Philip Leary, Linda Wagner Subject 6. MOU - Stipends - Chief Science Officers, Advisors & Robotics Coaches Meeting May 27, 2026 - Special School Board Meeting Category C. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approval Item Summary: File Attachments Letter.pdf (199 KB) MOU CHIEF SCIENCE OFFICES ADV ROBOTICS COACHES.pdf (258 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. 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. Motion & Voting Approval Motion by Holly Pickens, second by Sandra Gilyard. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Aye: David Buckles, Sandra Gilyard, Holly Pickens, Philip Leary, Linda Wagner D. Adjournment Subject 1. Adjournment of Meeting Meeting May 27, 2026 - Special School Board Meeting Category D. Adjournment Type Procedural Item Summary: File Attachments