The School Board of Nassau County, Florida

3 Thursday, September 12, 2024 The School Board of Nassau County, Florida “Empowering Others Through A Commitment to Excellence” 1201 Atlantic Avenue Fernandina Bch., Florida 32034 (904) 491-9900 6:30 p.m. A. Meeting Opening Subject 1. Call to Order, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Sep 12, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category A. Meeting Opening Type Information, Procedural Invocation - Pledge - File Attachments B. Agenda Subject 1. Adoption of the Agenda Meeting Sep 12, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category B. Agenda Type Action Recommended Action Adopt the agenda. File Attachments 0316_001.pdf (187 KB) Motion & Voting Adopt the agenda. Motion by Curtis Gaus, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Curtis Gaus C. Superintendent Spotlight Subject 1. ROTC program at YHS Meeting Sep 12, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category C. Superintendent Spotlight Type Recognition File Attachments D. Presenters or Special Order Subject 1. Presenters or Special Order Meeting Sep 12, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category D. Presenters or Special Order Type Recognition File Attachments E. Consent Agenda Subject 1. Minutes - Regular Meeting 8/22/2024 Meeting Sep 12, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on August 22, 2024. Minutes View Minutes for Aug 22, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida File Attachments All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Curtis Gaus, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Curtis Gaus Subject 2. Minutes - Workshop Litigation Matters 8/8/2024 Meeting Sep 12, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the Workshop on Litigation Matters held on August 8, 2024. Minutes View Minutes for Aug 8, 2024 - School Board Workshop - Litigation Matters File Attachments All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Curtis Gaus, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Curtis Gaus Subject 3. Personnel Agenda and Addendum Meeting Sep 12, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approve Personnel Agenda and Addendum. Goals Human Resources - Strategy 2 - Competitive salaries, affordable health insurance, incentives, and positive working conditions to retain quality teachers and staff within the school system. File Attachments 20240912-Hodges-Personnel Agenda.pdf (153 KB) 20240912-Hodges-Personnel Addendum.pdf (138 KB) All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Curtis Gaus, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Curtis Gaus Subject 4. Student Transfers Meeting Sep 12, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approval requested for student transfers received. NAME FROM CITY TO SCHOOL REASON IN/OUT SCHOOL YEAR Cerrea, Rosalyn Duval - 32218 YHS Parent works at YHS OUT 2024-2025 Cole, Drake HMSH WNHS Parent Preference IN 2024-2025 Hernandez Zavala, Amelia FBMS YMS Parent Preference IN 2024-2025 Hernandez Zavala,Adriana ELH YES Parent Preference IN 2024-2025 Hollis, Khloe HMSH WNHS Parent Preference IN 2024-2025 Shannon, Holland HMSH WNHS Parent Preference IN 2024-2025 Tillis, Rhylee HMSH WNHS Parent Preference IN 2024-2025 File Attachments All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Curtis Gaus, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Curtis Gaus Subject 5. Donations Meeting Sep 12, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approve the following donations. File Attachments Donations.pdf (115 KB) Donations2.pdf (128 KB) All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Curtis Gaus, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Curtis Gaus Subject 6. Disposal of Surplus Property Equipment Meeting Sep 12, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Authorize the disposal of cannibalized and surplus equipment currently valued at $1,532.53 for September 12, 2024. AGENDA STATEMENT: Authorize the disposal of cannibalized and surplus equipment currently valued at $1,532.53 for September 12, 2024. ISSUE: Florida Statutes 274.01"Authorizing and recording of the disposal of property" states that the authority for the disposal of property shall be recorded in the minutes of the governmental unit. ALTERNATIVES: The Board's alternatives are: 1. Approve the request. 2. Disapprove the request. RECOMMENDATIONS: The Superintendent recommends approval of changes to Property Inventory. RATIONALE: The property records of the School Board are maintained under the direction of the Superintendent with approval of the Board. The District's current practice for computer refresh is every five years. IMPACT STATEMENT: Assets for the School District will be reduced and/or increased by the amounts stated above. The missing/stolen property items are deducted from the site balance, but will be maintained in the system to be reinstated as found. DATA SOURCE: April Cushman, Fixed Asset Accountant SUBMITTED BY: Ellen Harper, Director of Business Services, 904-491-9870 File Attachments 20240912-HARPER-SURPLUS PROPERTY.pdf (788 KB) All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Curtis Gaus, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Curtis Gaus Subject 7. Facility Usage Fees Meeting Sep 12, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approval requested to waive the following facility usage fees. Goals Community Relations - Strategy 2 - Increase business and community partnerships. AGENDA STATEMENT: Request to waive approve facility usage fees. ISSUE: ALTERNATIVES: RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve RATIONALE: IMPACT STATEMENT: DATA SOURCE: SUBMITTED BY: George Raysor File Attachments Yulee Hornet's Nest.pdf (225 KB) Yulee Cagers.pdf (219 KB) FBHS Fall Ball.pdf (250 KB) All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Curtis Gaus, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Curtis Gaus Subject 8. Embry Riddle Contract Amendment Meeting Sep 12, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Recommend approval of the amendment to Embry-Riddle Dual Enrollment Agreement, Article 4.0 Payment. AGENDA STATEMENT: Amendment to Embry-Riddle Dual Enrollment Agreement, Article 4.0 Payment. ISSUE: N/A ALTERNATIVES: N/A RECOMMENDATIONS: Please approve amendment to contract as the revised pricing remains an excellent value. RATIONALE: ERAU is a committed partner who supports all of NCSD's aeronautics programs (WNHS, FBHS, and YHS) through equipment, professional development, and curriculum. IMPACT STATEMENT: $923 per academic school year plus 5% of CAPE certifications earned through aeronautics DATA SOURCE: N/A SUBMITTED BY: Tammy Johnson File Attachments Nassau GAI Agreement 2022 FE 1.pdf (1,782 KB) Nassau GAI AY24-25 Amendment 2 v2 8-27-24.docx (35 KB) EMBRY RIDDLE SIGNED.pdf (1,896 KB) All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Curtis Gaus, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Curtis Gaus Subject 9. Career and Technical Ed Out of County Travel Meeting Sep 12, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Request approval of the Career and Technical Education Out of County Travel. File Attachments 2425 CTE Travel Request.pdf (229 KB) All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Curtis Gaus, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Curtis Gaus Subject 10. Chrysalis Health Memorandum Of Understanding Meeting Sep 12, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Chrysalis Health Goals Academic and Student Services - Strategy 3 - Build capacity to fully support the social, emotional, behavioral and safety needs of all students. AGENDA STATEMENT: Chrysalis Health and Nassau County School District Memorandum of Understanding ISSUE: With the surge in mental health vulnerabilities among children and teens, the need for varied and multiple avenues to reach students is eminent. ALTERNATIVES: RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve MOU with Chrysalis Health RATIONALE: A partnership with Chrysalis Health will enhance the social-emotional competencies and improve outcomes. IMPACT STATEMENT: DATA SOURCE: SUBMITTED BY: Patricia Kelly File Attachments Chrysalis Health MOU 24-25.pdf (131 KB) All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Curtis Gaus, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Curtis Gaus Subject 11. Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare MOU Meeting Sep 12, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approve Memorandum of Understanding for Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare. Goals Academic and Student Services - Strategy 3 - Build capacity to fully support the social, emotional, behavioral and safety needs of all students. AGENDA STATEMENT: Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare and Nassau County School District Memorandum of Understanding ISSUE: With the surge in mental health vulnerabilities among children and teens, the need for interventions that address both group level and individual risk factors are high. ALTERNATIVES: RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve of the Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare for Botvin Life Skills Memorandum of Understanding RATIONALE: A partnership with Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare will enhance our social-emotional competencies and ultimately improve outcomes related to school achievement and failure, delinquency, substance abuse, and mental health. IMPACT STATEMENT: There is no/zero budget impact for this program. DATA SOURCE: SUBMITTED BY: Patricia Kelly File Attachments Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare MOU 24-25.pdf (150 KB) All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Curtis Gaus, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Curtis Gaus Subject 12. Nassau County Council on Aging Contract Meeting Sep 12, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approve the contract between Nassau County Council on Aging and Nassau County School District 2024-2025 AGENDA STATEMENT: Approve contract for the 2024-2025 school year. ISSUE: Students in the Project Search Program need transportation to meet program needs. ALTERNATIVES: RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve contract RATIONALE: This contract will provide transportation services for students with disabilities in the Project Search Program. IMPACT STATEMENT: No budget impact. DATA SOURCE: SUBMITTED BY: Patricia Kelly File Attachments NCCOA_SIGNED.pdf (208 KB) All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Curtis Gaus, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Curtis Gaus Subject 13. Out of State Fieldtrip - HES Safety Patrol Meeting Sep 12, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Recommend approval for Hilliard Elementary School Safety Patrol Students to travel to Washington, DC on 3/10/25 and returning on 3/14/25. File Attachments HES_Washington.pdf (393 KB) All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Curtis Gaus, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Curtis Gaus Subject 14. Boosterthon Fundraiser Meeting Sep 12, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Request approval for schools to pay Boosterthon for services provided in coordination of school fundraiser. The payment could exceed $7,000.00, which under Admin. Rule 6.56 requires board approval. AGENDA STATEMENT: Requesting approval to pay Boosterthon to coordinate school fundraiser. ISSUE: This item requires board approval because payment to the company could exceed $7,000.00,which under Admin. Rule 6.56 requires approval. The amount of the actual payment will depend on the amount of money collected during the event. ALTERNATIVES: RECOMMENDATIONS: Request approval to pay Boosterthon for services provided in coordination of school fundraiser. The payment could exceed $7,000.00, which under admin. rule 6.56 requires board approval. RATIONALE: Funds raised will go towards purchase of instructional classroom supplies, teacher and staff appreciation, and outdoor play equipment. IMPACT STATEMENT: DATA SOURCE: SUBMITTED BY: Mark Durham File Attachments Board Agenda Request for Approval 24-25.pdf (528 KB) Boosterthon - Southside Elementary Booster Contract FALL 2024-25.PDF (345 KB) ELH BOOSTERTHON.pdf (477 KB) 0151_001.pdf (44 KB) All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Curtis Gaus, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Curtis Gaus Subject 15. Consent Vote Meeting Sep 12, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) File Attachments All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Curtis Gaus, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Curtis Gaus F. Action Items Subject 1. 2024-2025 Student Progression Plans Meeting Sep 12, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category F. Action Items Type Action Recommended Action Approval of the 2024-2025 Student Progression Plans for grades K-5, 6-8, and 9-12. AGENDA STATEMENT: The Student Progression Plans for grades K-5, 6-8, and 9-12 have been revised and are ready for consideration by the Board. ISSUE: ALTERNATIVES: RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval of the 2024-2025 Student Progression Plans for grades K-5, 6-8, and 9-12. RATIONALE: IMPACT STATEMENT: DATA SOURCE: SUBMITTED BY: Mark Durham File Attachments 2024-2025 Student Progression Plan - Grades 6-8.pdf (1,913 KB) 2024-2025 Student Progression Plan - Grades 9-12.pdf (611 KB) 2024-2025 Student Progression Plan - Grades K-5.pdf (648 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of the 2024-2025 Student Progression Plans for grades K-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Motion by Curtis Gaus, second by Shannon Hogue. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Curtis Gaus Subject 2. 2024-2026 School Health Services Plan Meeting Sep 12, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category F. Action Items Type Action Recommended Action Recommend approval of the updated School Health Services Plan. Goals Community Relations - Strategy 2 - Increase business and community partnerships. AGENDA STATEMENT: Approve updated School Health Services Plan ISSUE: The plan was updated to reflect statute mandates. ALTERNATIVES: RECOMMENDATIONS: RATIONALE: IMPACT STATEMENT: DATA SOURCE: SUBMITTED BY: George Raysor File Attachments NASSAU County 2024-2026 School Health Services Plan.docx (140 KB) Motion & Voting Recommend approval of the updated School Health Services Plan. Motion by Curtis Gaus, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Curtis Gaus Subject 3. Student Code of Conduct Meeting Sep 12, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category F. Action Items Type Action Recommended Action Approval of the 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct AGENDA STATEMENT: The 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct has been prepared for consideration by the Board. ISSUE: ALTERNATIVES: RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval of the 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct RATIONALE: IMPACT STATEMENT: DATA SOURCE: SUBMITTED BY: Mark Durham File Attachments Student Code of Conduct 2024-25.pdf (1,283 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of the 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct Motion by Shannon Hogue, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Curtis Gaus G. Discussion Items Subject 1. Capital Projects Meeting Sep 12, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category G. Discussion Items Type Discussion File Attachments H. Staff Reports Subject 1. Staff Report Meeting Sep 12, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category H. Staff Reports Type Information File Attachments I. Old Business Subject 1. Old Business Meeting Sep 12, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category I. Old Business Type Information File Attachments J. Public Presentations Subject 1. Public Presentations Meeting Sep 12, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category J. Public Presentations Type Information (The School Board cannot take action on input/request(s), but may place an item on the agenda of a subsequent meeting for action). Presentations to the Board are limited to three (3) minutes. ADDRESSING THE BOARD: Individuals or groups may address comments to the School Board at any Regular Meeting by following established procedures. The maximum allotted time for a presentation is three (3) minutes per person. A speaker's time may not be allocated to others. The Board will permit individuals' comments on agenda items at the time the item is under consideration. Individuals must complete a form located on a table near the rear wall of the Board Room. Thirty minutes will be set aside at the end of the meeting for public discussion on non-agenda items. File Attachments K. Superintendent Comments Subject 1. Superintendent Comments Meeting Sep 12, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category K. Superintendent Comments Type Information File Attachments L. Board Comments Subject 1. Ms. Hogue Comments Meeting Sep 12, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category L. Board Comments Type Information File Attachments Subject 2. Ms. Braddock Comments Meeting Sep 12, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category L. Board Comments Type Information File Attachments Subject 3. Ms. Cook Comments Meeting Sep 12, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category L. Board Comments Type Information File Attachments Subject 4. Mr. Gaus Comments Meeting Sep 12, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category L. Board Comments Type Information File Attachments Subject 5. Dr. Grooms Comments Meeting Sep 12, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category L. Board Comments Type Information File Attachments M. Attorney Comments Subject 1. Attorney Comments Meeting Sep 12, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category M. Attorney Comments Type Information File Attachments N. Adjournment Subject 1. Adjournment Meeting Sep 12, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category N. Adjournment Type Information Time adjourned - File Attachments

The School Board of Nassau County, Florida

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