Regular Meeting (LaBelle)

4 Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Regular Meeting (LaBelle) Hendry County School Board School Board Meeting Room 300 W. Cowboy Way, LaBelle, FL 5:30 p.m. 1. Meeting Opening Subject A. Call to Order Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) Category 1. Meeting Opening Type Procedural File Attachments Subject B. Invocation and Pledge Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) Category 1. Meeting Opening Type Procedural File Attachments Subject C. Moment of Silence - Iris Cubenas Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) Category 1. Meeting Opening Type Iris Cubenas was a Food Service worker at Clewiston Middle School and dedicated 16 years to the district retiring in 2007. She passed away February 1, 2025. File Attachments 2. Recognition Subject A. Curtis Kitchens Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) Category 2. Recognition Type Recognition In recognition of Curtis Kitchens, LaBelle Transportation Bus Driver, for 9 years of dedicated service to the District. Mr. Kitchens retired from the District February 1, 2025. File Attachments 3. Presentations Subject A. Forestry Check Presentation Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) Category 3. Presentations Type Mr. Scott Russell and Area Supervisor for Hendry County Mr. Thomas Gonzalez presented Superintendent Swindle and the board with a check for $3,000.33 reflecting distribution of the Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest receipts for FY2023-24. File Attachments 3.A. Forestry Check Presentation Agenda Request.pdf (2,740 KB) Subject B. LHS - 9th Grade Academy Presentation Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) Category 3. Presentations Type File Attachments 3.B. LHS 9th Grade Academy Board Presentation Agenda Request Form.pdf (2,737 KB) 3.B. Labelle High School.pptx (2,392 KB) 4. Citizen Comment Subject A. Citizen Comment Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) Category 4. Citizen Comment Type Procedural Put Public Statement here File Attachments 5. Consent Agenda Subject A. Minutes Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) Category 5. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent), Minutes Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Recommended Action Approval of the consent agenda as presented. Minutes View Minutes for Feb 4, 2025 - Regular Meeting (Clewiston) Goals Goal 4 - Family & Community Engagement File Attachments Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and are acted on by the Board of Trustees in one motion. There is no discussion of these items before the board vote unless a member of the board, staff, or public requests specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar. It is understood that the administration recommends approval on all consent Items. Each item on the Consent Calendar approved by the board shall be deemed to have been considered in full and adopted as recommended. Motion & Voting Approval of the consent agenda as presented. Motion by Amanda Nelson, second by Dwayne E Brown. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Stephanie Busin, Amanda Nelson, Paul Samerdyke, Dwayne E Brown Not Present at Vote: Jon Basquin Subject B. Personnel Recommendations Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) Category 5. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Recommended Action Approval of the consent agenda as presented. Goals Goal 5 - Fiscal Stewardship Goal 3 - Teacher Recruitment & Retention Goal 1 - Academic Achievement File Attachments 5.B. Personnel Recommendations.pdf (438 KB) Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and are acted on by the Board of Trustees in one motion. There is no discussion of these items before the board vote unless a member of the board, staff, or public requests specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar. It is understood that the administration recommends approval on all consent Items. Each item on the Consent Calendar approved by the board shall be deemed to have been considered in full and adopted as recommended. Motion & Voting Approval of the consent agenda as presented. Motion by Amanda Nelson, second by Dwayne E Brown. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Stephanie Busin, Amanda Nelson, Paul Samerdyke, Dwayne E Brown Not Present at Vote: Jon Basquin Subject C. Approval of Purchases Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) Category 5. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Recommended Action Approval of the consent agenda as presented. File Attachments 5.C. Approval of Purchases.pdf (1,481 KB) 5.C. Approval of Purchases PO List.pdf (641 KB) 5.C. Chromebooks for Schools Board Meeting Agenda Request Form eff 12.12.2023 (34) (1).pdf (2,863 KB) 5.C. BENCHMARK METALS INC -REQ#0000143552.pdf (2,808 KB) 5.C. RIDGDILL & SON REQ#0000148975 Agenda Request.pdf (2,807 KB) Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and are acted on by the Board of Trustees in one motion. There is no discussion of these items before the board vote unless a member of the board, staff, or public requests specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar. It is understood that the administration recommends approval on all consent Items. Each item on the Consent Calendar approved by the board shall be deemed to have been considered in full and adopted as recommended. Motion & Voting Approval of the consent agenda as presented. Motion by Amanda Nelson, second by Dwayne E Brown. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Stephanie Busin, Amanda Nelson, Paul Samerdyke, Dwayne E Brown Not Present at Vote: Jon Basquin Subject D. Donations Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) Category 5. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Feb 18, 2025 Absolute Date Feb 18, 2025 Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Motion to approve the items on the consent agenda as presented. The following donations were received by Hendry County School District: 1. $1,000 received from LaBelle Rotary Foundation Co. by LES/Music Group for Foldloricvo Dance Group 2. Tumbler from Vanessa Rodriguez by Federal Programs for Latino Literacy Session File Attachments 5.D. Donations.pdf (405 KB) Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and are acted on by the Board of Trustees in one motion. There is no discussion of these items before the board vote unless a member of the board, staff, or public requests specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar. It is understood that the administration recommends approval on all consent Items. Each item on the Consent Calendar approved by the board shall be deemed to have been considered in full and adopted as recommended. Motion & Voting Approval of the consent agenda as presented. Motion by Amanda Nelson, second by Dwayne E Brown. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Stephanie Busin, Amanda Nelson, Paul Samerdyke, Dwayne E Brown Not Present at Vote: Jon Basquin Subject E. Monthly Financial Report - January 2025 Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) Category 5. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Feb 18, 2025 Absolute Date Feb 18, 2025 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source N/A Recommended Action Approval of the consent agenda as presented. Goals Goal 5 - Fiscal Stewardship Goal 4 - Family & Community Engagement Goal 3 - Teacher Recruitment & Retention Goal 2 - School Culture & Climate Goal 1 - Academic Achievement File Attachments Monthly Finacial Report January 2025.pdf (39 KB) Monthly Financial Report- Agenda Request Form January.pdf (2,686 KB) Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and are acted on by the Board of Trustees in one motion. There is no discussion of these items before the board vote unless a member of the board, staff, or public requests specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar. It is understood that the administration recommends approval on all consent Items. Each item on the Consent Calendar approved by the board shall be deemed to have been considered in full and adopted as recommended. Motion & Voting Approval of the consent agenda as presented. Motion by Amanda Nelson, second by Dwayne E Brown. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Stephanie Busin, Amanda Nelson, Paul Samerdyke, Dwayne E Brown Not Present at Vote: Jon Basquin Subject F. FY24 Internal Funds Audit Report Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) Category 5. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Feb 18, 2025 Absolute Date Feb 18, 2025 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $49,612.50 Budgeted Yes Budget Source General Fund Recommended Action Approval of the consent agenda as presented. Goals Goal 5 - Fiscal Stewardship Goal 4 - Family & Community Engagement Goal 3 - Teacher Recruitment & Retention Goal 2 - School Culture & Climate Goal 1 - Academic Achievement File Attachments FY24 Internal Funds Audit - Agenda Request.pdf (3,081 KB) FY24 Internal Funds Audit.pdf (473 KB) Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and are acted on by the Board of Trustees in one motion. There is no discussion of these items before the board vote unless a member of the board, staff, or public requests specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar. It is understood that the administration recommends approval on all consent Items. Each item on the Consent Calendar approved by the board shall be deemed to have been considered in full and adopted as recommended. Motion & Voting Approval of the consent agenda as presented. Motion by Amanda Nelson, second by Dwayne E Brown. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Stephanie Busin, Amanda Nelson, Paul Samerdyke, Dwayne E Brown Not Present at Vote: Jon Basquin Subject G. 2025-2026 Truth in Millage (TRIM) Calendar Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) Category 5. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Dec 30, 1899 Absolute Date Dec 30, 1899 Budget Source General,General Recommended Action Approval of the consent agenda as presented.,Approval of the consent agenda as presented. Goals Goal 5 - Fiscal Stewardship Goal 4 - Family & Community Engagement Goal 3 - Teacher Recruitment & Retention Goal 2 - School Culture & Climate Goal 1 - Academic Achievement , File Attachments 2025-2026 Truth in Millage (TRIM) Calendar - Agenda Request.pdf (2,879 KB) FY26 TRIM Calendar to Board.pdf (66 KB) Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and are acted on by the Board of Trustees in one motion. There is no discussion of these items before the board vote unless a member of the board, staff, or public requests specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar. It is understood that the administration recommends approval on all consent Items. Each item on the Consent Calendar approved by the board shall be deemed to have been considered in full and adopted as recommended. Motion & Voting Approval of the consent agenda as presented. Motion by Amanda Nelson, second by Dwayne E Brown. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Stephanie Busin, Amanda Nelson, Paul Samerdyke, Dwayne E Brown Not Present at Vote: Jon Basquin Subject H. Motion for approval to award ITB 25-00035 Vehicle Purchases Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) Category 5. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Feb 18, 2025 Absolute Date Feb 18, 2025 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $176,191.50 Budgeted Yes Budget Source To be determined. Recommended Action Approve agenda request as submitted. Goals Goal 5 - Fiscal Stewardship Goal 2 - School Culture & Climate File Attachments Bid Proposals ITB 25-00035.pdf (901 KB) Agenda Request for Victory Lane Chevy ITB 25-00035.pdf (1,219 KB) Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and are acted on by the Board of Trustees in one motion. There is no discussion of these items before the board vote unless a member of the board, staff, or public requests specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar. It is understood that the administration recommends approval on all consent Items. Each item on the Consent Calendar approved by the board shall be deemed to have been considered in full and adopted as recommended. Motion & Voting Approval of the consent agenda as presented. Motion by Amanda Nelson, second by Dwayne E Brown. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Stephanie Busin, Amanda Nelson, Paul Samerdyke, Dwayne E Brown Not Present at Vote: Jon Basquin Subject I. Health Designs, Inc. Master Services Agreement Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) Category 5. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Feb 18, 2025 Absolute Date Feb 18, 2025 Recommended Action Approval of the consent agenda as presented. File Attachments 5.I. Health Designs Agenda Request.pdf (2,868 KB) 5.I. Health Designs Master Services Agreement.pdf (2,938 KB) 5.I. Health Designs Statement of Work.pdf (1,459 KB) Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and are acted on by the Board of Trustees in one motion. There is no discussion of these items before the board vote unless a member of the board, staff, or public requests specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar. It is understood that the administration recommends approval on all consent Items. Each item on the Consent Calendar approved by the board shall be deemed to have been considered in full and adopted as recommended. Motion & Voting Approval of the consent agenda as presented. Motion by Amanda Nelson, second by Dwayne E Brown. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Stephanie Busin, Amanda Nelson, Paul Samerdyke, Dwayne E Brown Not Present at Vote: Jon Basquin Subject J. Out of State Travel - Civics Lab Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) Category 5. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Feb 18, 2025 Absolute Date Feb 18, 2025 Recommended Action Approval of the consent agenda as presented. Goals Goal 5 - Fiscal Stewardship Goal 4 - Family & Community Engagement Goal 1 - Academic Achievement File Attachments 5.J. Out of State Travel CivicsLab J Goffe.pdf (2,861 KB) Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and are acted on by the Board of Trustees in one motion. There is no discussion of these items before the board vote unless a member of the board, staff, or public requests specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar. It is understood that the administration recommends approval on all consent Items. Each item on the Consent Calendar approved by the board shall be deemed to have been considered in full and adopted as recommended. Motion & Voting Approval of the consent agenda as presented. Motion by Amanda Nelson, second by Dwayne E Brown. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Stephanie Busin, Amanda Nelson, Paul Samerdyke, Dwayne E Brown Not Present at Vote: Jon Basquin Subject K. Purchase 10 Welders for Workforce Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) Category 5. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Feb 18, 2025 Absolute Date Feb 18, 2025 Recommended Action Approval of the consent agenda as presented. Goals Goal 2 - School Culture & Climate Goal 1 - Academic Achievement File Attachments 5.K. Purchase of 10 welders Agenda Request.pdf (76 KB) 5.K. Purchase of 10 welders.pdf (168 KB) Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and are acted on by the Board of Trustees in one motion. There is no discussion of these items before the board vote unless a member of the board, staff, or public requests specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar. It is understood that the administration recommends approval on all consent Items. Each item on the Consent Calendar approved by the board shall be deemed to have been considered in full and adopted as recommended. Motion & Voting Approval of the consent agenda as presented. Motion by Amanda Nelson, second by Dwayne E Brown. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Stephanie Busin, Amanda Nelson, Paul Samerdyke, Dwayne E Brown Not Present at Vote: Jon Basquin 6. Action Items - Public Comment Allowed On Each Item 7. Old Business 8. Attorney Updates 9. Board Member Business 10. Adjournment Subject A. Adjourn Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) Category 10. Adjournment Type Procedural File Attachments 11. Executive Session if Needed Subject A. Executive Session if Needed Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) Category 11. Executive Session if Needed Type Information The Board will go in to Executive Session if needed to discuss issues exempt by Florida Statutes. File Attachments

Regular Meeting (LaBelle)

Feb 18, 2025