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SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: To Receive Public Comment on Recommended Instructional Materials

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 · School board meeting record

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What the board considered

The St. Johns County School Board held a special meeting on March 4, 2025, to allow public comment on proposed instructional materials for a Personal Financial Literacy and Money Management course. The meeting provided a formal venue for residents to review and challenge the recommended textbooks and resources.

Why it matters

This meeting marks the formal public review process for new financial literacy materials that will determine the curriculum used to teach money management skills to students in the district.

What happens next

No later meeting or follow-up date is stated in the reviewed record.

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3 Tuesday, March 4, 2025 SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: To Receive Public Comment on Recommended Instructional 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 Mar 4, 2025 - SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: To Receive Public Comment on Recommended Instructional Materials Category A. Meeting Opening Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 2. Roll Call by Superintendent of Schools Meeting Mar 4, 2025 - SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: To Receive Public Comment on Recommended Instructional Materials Category A. Meeting Opening Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 3. Pledge of Allegiance by Tony Coleman Meeting Mar 4, 2025 - SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: To Receive Public Comment on Recommended Instructional 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. Opening Comments - Board and Superintendent C. Presentation of the Recommended Instructional Materials for Personal Financial Literacy and Money Management Subject 1. Presentation of the Recommended Instructional Materials for Personal Financial Literacy and Money Management Meeting Mar 4, 2025 - SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: To Receive Public Comment on Recommended Instructional Materials Category C. Presentation of the Recommended Instructional Materials for Personal Financial Literacy and Money Management 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, March 4, 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 Personal Financial Literacy and Money Management. 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 March 4, 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 2024-2025 Personal Financial Literacy and Money Management Instructional Materials Recommendations.pdf (248 KB) 2024-2025 Reconsideration of Instructional Materials Form (3).pdf (880 KB) Subject 2. Questions from Board Members Meeting Mar 4, 2025 - SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: To Receive Public Comment on Recommended Instructional Materials Category C. Presentation of the Recommended Instructional Materials for Personal Financial Literacy and Money Management 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. Public Hearing on Recommended Instructional Materials E. Closing Comments by Board and Superintendent F. Adjourn

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