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Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 · School board meeting record

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2 Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Tamara M. Boyle - Superintendent David Delaney - Board Attorney Cameron Asbell, District 1 - Chairman Lisa Baxter, District 2 Ashley Clemenzi, District 3 - Vice Chairman Linda Campbell, District 4 Devin Whitehurst, District 5 Public comments can be submitted by email to publiccomment@levyk12.org or delivered in writing to the District Office at 480 Marshburn Drive, Bronson, FL., and must be received at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Public comments may also be made in person on the day of the meeting. All School Board meetings are recorded and may be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/user/LevyCountySchools within 1-2 days after the scheduled meeting. 1. Executive Session - Expulsion 5:30 p.m. 2. Regular Session Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Subject 2.1 Invocation - Board Chairman Meeting May 13, 2025 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 2. Regular Session Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Type Action, Procedural File Attachments Subject 2.2 Pledge of Allegiance - Board Chairman Meeting May 13, 2025 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 2. Regular Session Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 3. Adoption of Agenda - Board Chairman 4. Welcome - Board Chairman 5. Mentors Update - Kalee Wade Subject 5.1 Mandi Smith, Lauren Whitehurst, Maureen Villano, Heather Weeks Meeting May 13, 2025 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 5. Mentors Update - Kalee Wade Type Information File Attachments 6. WMHS JROTC - Daryl Richardson 7. Award of Bids - Brandon Eastman Subject 7.1 Petroleum Meeting May 13, 2025 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 7. Award of Bids - Brandon Eastman Type Action (Consent) File Attachments Petroleum Products Bid Tabulation.pdf (59 KB) Subject 7.2 Roofing Meeting May 13, 2025 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 7. Award of Bids - Brandon Eastman Type Action File Attachments Roofing Bids.pdf (407 KB) 8. Request Approval to Adopt/Amend School Board Policies - John R. Lott, Jr. Subject 8.1 3. 06 - Safe and Secure Schools Meeting May 13, 2025 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 8. Request Approval to Adopt/Amend School Board Policies - John R. Lott, Jr. Type Action (Consent) File Attachments 3. 06-Copy of Safe and Secure Schools - Draft 5.13.25.pdf (135 KB) Subject 8.2 4. 05 - Examinations Meeting May 13, 2025 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 8. Request Approval to Adopt/Amend School Board Policies - John R. Lott, Jr. Type Action (Consent) File Attachments 4. 05-Copy of Examinations - Draft 5.13.25.pdf (82 KB) Subject 8.3 6.032 - Appointment or Employment Requirements Meeting May 13, 2025 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 8. Request Approval to Adopt/Amend School Board Policies - John R. Lott, Jr. Type Action (Consent) File Attachments 6.032-Appointment or Employment Requirements - Draft 5.13.25.pdf (109 KB) Subject 8.4 7. 06*+ - School Food Service Procurement Policy and Funds Meeting May 13, 2025 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 8. Request Approval to Adopt/Amend School Board Policies - John R. Lott, Jr. Type Action (Consent) File Attachments 7. 06-Copy of School Food Service Funds - Draft 5.13.25.pdf (77 KB) Subject 8.5 7. 13* - Purchasing Policies and Bidding Meeting May 13, 2025 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 8. Request Approval to Adopt/Amend School Board Policies - John R. Lott, Jr. Type Action (Consent) File Attachments 7. 13-Copy of Purchasing Policies and Bidding - Draft 5.13.25.pdf (94 KB) Subject 8.6 8. 20 - Background Screening for Contractors Meeting May 13, 2025 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 8. Request Approval to Adopt/Amend School Board Policies - John R. Lott, Jr. Type Action (Consent) File Attachments 8. 20 - Background Screening for Contractors - Draft 5.13.25.pdf (86 KB) Subject 8.7 10. 06 - Procurement for School Food and Nutrition Services Meeting May 13, 2025 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 8. Request Approval to Adopt/Amend School Board Policies - John R. Lott, Jr. Type Action (Consent) File Attachments 10. 06-Copy of Procurement for School Food and Nutrition Services - Draft 5.13.25.pdf (154 KB) 9. 2025-2026 Value Adjustment Board (VAB) - Superintendent Subject 9.1 VAB Member and Alternate Meeting May 13, 2025 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 9. 2025-2026 Value Adjustment Board (VAB) - Superintendent Type Action (Consent) File Attachments 2024-2025 VAB Member & Alternate.pdf (54 KB) 10. Public Comments - Board Chairman 11. Approval of Minutes - Board Chairman Subject 11.1 Board Meeting Minutes - April 22, 2025 Meeting May 13, 2025 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 11. Approval of Minutes - Board Chairman Type Action (Consent), Minutes File Attachments 12. Consent Agenda - General Items Subject 12.1 Employee Status Changes/Recommendations Meeting May 13, 2025 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 12. Consent Agenda - General Items Type Action (Consent) Request permission to convert one Second Grade teaching unit to a Kindergarten unit at JBES effective with the 2025-26 school year. Request permission to convert the Math Coach position to a Reading and Math Interventionist position at JBES effective with the 2025-26 school year, paid from project #40241 F2026. Request permission to convert a Business teaching unit to a Social Studies, S/H position at BMHS effective with the 2025-26 school year. Kelsey Mills, BMHS Custodian, effective April 21, 2025, paid from project #11030, vacancy . Kasidy Cothron, CMHS Long-Term Sub Teacher, Science M/J, effective April 21, 2025 , vacancy . Jessica Clark, WES Confidential Secretary, effective May 1, 2025, vacancy . Adare Hotel, WES Teacher, Fifth Grade, resignation , effective June 2, 2025, original hire date August 2, 2024. Frances Michelle Walker-Crawford, CMHS Teacher, Vocational Ag., resignation , effective June 2, 2025, original hire date January 6, 2025. Lorna Dwyer, BES Long-Term Sub Teacher, KG, effective April 21, 2025, vacancy , out-of-field in elementary education. Kaitlyn Bannon, JBES Math Coach, internal transfer to Reading Coach, effective August 1, 2025, vacancy and change in funding , as follows: From: 4210E 6400 0130 0092 40241 F2025 100% To: 1000E 6400 0130 0092 11332 65% 4210E 6400 0130 0092 40241 F2026 35% (B.A 04.22.25) Miranda Eaton, CES Lab Manager, resignation , effective May 30, 2025, original hire date August 7, 2024, amend to rescind her resignation and remain employed. Joel Louis-Ferdinand, BES Teacher, Fifth Grade, resignation , effective June 2, 2025, original hire date August 3, 2020. Terri Schmidt, BES Teacher Aide, Pre-K, resignation , effective May 30, 2025, original hire date September 7, 2022. Justina Guptill, BES Teacher, Fifth Grade, transfer to BMHS Teacher, Math, M/J, effective August 1, 2025, vacancy . Hillary Cribbs, JBES Principal, resignation , effective June 30, 2025, payment for any unused leave, original hire date October 15, 2004. Sheila Renee Redwine, CMHS FNS Worker, retirement , effective May 30, 2025, original hire date August 8, 2002. Cindy Putnam, BMHS Teacher, Math, S/H, resignation , effective June 2, 2025, transfer leave to Alachua County, original hire date August 14, 2000. Keely Dyjak, CES Teacher, ESE, internal transfer to Teacher, First Grade, effective April 2, 2025, vacancy , and change in funding as follows: From: 1000E 5200 0120 0241 11020 100% To: 1000E 5100 0120 0241 11030 100% Request approval to convert a CMHS Math Coach position to an Instructional Coach position effective with the 2025-2026 school year, paid from project #40241 F2026. Danielle Petree, BES Teacher Aide, ESE, effective April 28, 2025, vacancy , paid from project #40230 F2025. Cheyenne Sutterfield, BES Teacher, Fourth Grade, internal transfer to Teacher, Fifth Grade, effective August 1, 2025, vacancy . Jordan Taylor, BES Teacher, Fifth Grade, internal transfer to Teacher, Reading Coach, effective August 1, 2025, vacancy , and change in funding , as follows: From: 1000E 5100 0120 1011 11030 100% To: 1000E 6400 0130 1011 11332 67% 4210E 6400 0130 1011 40241 F2026 33% Kathryn Lawrence, District OPS, effective July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026, to provide assistance to the District for various administrative, operational, and any other needs as directed by the Superintendent, hours paid via timesheets and not to exceed 500 total , paid from project #10071. Trudy Holmes, BES Teacher Aide, PK Lead, effective April 21, 2025, vacancy , paid from project #13720. Request approval of the attached 2025-2026 salary schedules. Request approval to add a part-time (4 hours per day) custodial position at JBES, effective 2025-2026 school year. Request approval to convert the STEM Teaching Unit at BES to a P.E. Teaching Unit, effective 2025-2026 school year. Request approval to establish a Pre-K Lead Teacher position at CES, effective 2025-2026 school year. Request approval to transfer a Pre-K unit (Lead Teacher and Teacher Aide) from JBES to BES, effective 2025-2026 school year. (B.A. 4.22.25) Amy Wilson, BES 210-Day Custodian, resignation , effective June 18, 2025, payment for any unused leave, original hire date January 7, 2016, amend resignation date to June 5, 2025. Sarah Grimes, JBES Teacher, KG, internal transfer to Teacher, ESE, effective August 1, 2025, vacancy , and change in funding source , as follows: From: 1000E 5100 0120 0092 11030 100% To: 1000E 5200 0120 0092 11020 100% Elizabeth Lanning, JBES Teacher/School Counselor, resignation , effective June 2, 2025, original hire date August 2, 2024. Cassidi Brock, CMHS Teacher, Language Arts, S/H, resignation , effective June 2, 2025, payment for any unused leave, original hire date February 16, 2011. Laura Wilson, WMHS Teacher, Language Arts, M/J, internal transfer to Teacher Aide, ESE, effective August 7, 2025, vacancy , and change in funding , as follows: From: 1000E 5100 0120 0091 11030 100% To: 4210E 5200 0150 0091 40230 F2026 100% Request approval to convert a media clerk teacher aide position to a P.E. teacher aide position at CMHS, effective with the 2025-2026 school year. Audrey Edwards, WMHS Teacher, Math, S/H, effective May 1, 2025, vacancy . Request approval of the revised job description for Coordinator of Student Services . Erin Williams, JBES Teacher, KG ESE, resignation , effective June 2, 2025, payment for any unused leave, original hire date August 3, 2016. Angela Arambula, BES Teacher, KG internal transfer to Teacher, First Grade, vacancy . Karri Miller, BES Teacher, First Grade internal transfer to Teacher, Second Grade, vacancy . Maritza Bruno Jones, Transportation Bus Driver, resignation , effective May 30, 2025, payment for any unused leave, original hire date May 20, 2021. Pricilla Hiers, WMHS Assistant Principal, transfer to JBES Principal, effective July 1, 2025, vacancy . Kimberly Planner, JBES Teacher Aide, PreK Lead, transfer to BES Teacher Aide, PreK Lead, effective August 1, 2025, vacancy . (B.A. 03.25.25) Saffron Dodd, CMHS Teacher, Math, M/J, resignation effective June 2, 2025, original hire date February 28, 2022, amend to rescind resignation and remain employed with SBLC. Benjamin Hawkins, CES Assistant Principal, transfer to WMHS Assistant Principal, effective July 1, 2025, vacancy . Dorenda Westfall, YTS Principal, transfer to WMHS Principal, effective July 1, 2025, vacancy . Dr. Emily Hancock, WMHS Principal, transfer to WES Principal, effective July 1, 2025, vacancy . Rikki Richardson, WES Principal, transfer to YTS Principal, effective July 1, 2025, vacancy . File Attachments FY25-26 PERFORMANCE PAY Salary Schedules.pdf (144 KB) FY25-26 GRANDFATHERED Salary Schedules.pdf (141 KB) FY 25-26 Supplement Pay Schedule.pdf (211 KB) FY 25-26 ESP_Salary Schedule.pdf (148 KB) FY 25-26 Administrative, School-Based.pdf (134 KB) FY 25-26 Administrative, Other Salaries.pdf (240 KB) Job Description - Coordinator-of-Student-Services revised 5-9-25.pdf (82 KB) Subject 12.2 Illness-In-Line-Of-Duty Leave Requests Meeting May 13, 2025 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 12. Consent Agenda - General Items Type Action (Consent) Shenna Griffin, District FNS Secretary, April 11, 2025 (4 hours) and April 29, 2025 (3.15 hours). Sara Vega, WMHS Custodian, April 21 - May 2, 2025. File Attachments Subject 12.3 Family Medical Leave Requests Meeting May 13, 2025 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 12. Consent Agenda - General Items Type Action (Consent) Sara Vega, WMHS Custodian, May 5 - June 18, 2025. (B.A. 04.08.25) Alicia Richardson, Transportation Bus Driver, March 26 - May 30, 2025, amend ending date to May 9, 2025. File Attachments Subject 12.4 Professional Leave Requests Meeting May 13, 2025 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 12. Consent Agenda - General Items Type Action (Consent) Rebecca Childs, District Coordinator, Pre-K, Pre-K Disabilities Conference, June 25-26, 2025, Orlando, FL., travel direct reimburse to attendee by TATS, no cost to Board. Lawrence Frields, District Coordinator, MIS/IT, Fortinet Public Sector Tech Connect, May 14-15, 2025, Tampa, FL., mileage only cost to Board and paid from project #19060. Sherrie Schuler, BMHS Teacher, Social Studies, M/J, Florida Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (FIAAA) 47th Annual State Conference, May 2-5, 2025, Orlando, FL., registration paid from project #14890 INTRN, sub paid from project #11038, no other cost to Board. CT Workshop, April 15-16, 2025, St. Petersburg, FL., travel paid from project #40220 F2025, for the following CMHS teachers: Christy Jones, ESE Leandra Pearce, Reading, S/H Valerie Taylor, District ESE/SS Hospital/Homebound, Deaf Plus in Theory & Practice Conference RMTC-DHH, May 21-23, 2025, Orlando, FL., hotel directly paid by RMTC-DHH, mileage and meals paid from project #40230 F2025. FSBA/FADSS 2025 Annual Summer Joint Conference, June 10-13, 2025, Grand Hyatt, Tampa Bay, FL., travel paid as follows: Board Members Ashley Clemenzi, Linda Campbell, Lisa Baxter - Project #10074 Superintendent Tamara M. Boyle - Project #10071 Maria Anderson, District Coordinator, Sanibel Leadership Conference, June 17-20, 2025, Clearwater, FL., travel paid from project #40293 F2025. Darby Allen, District Coordinator, MTSS/Title IX, FOIL Spring Conference 2025, May 27-29, 2025, Lake Mary, FL., travel paid from project #18320. CASE AgXplore Science Conference, May 28-31, 2025, Athens, GA., travel paid from project #40220 F2025, for the following: ​​​​​​​Sydney Browning, CMHS Teacher, Vocational Ag. Natalie Couie, WMHS Teacher, Vocational Ag. Kelly Varnes, BMHS Teacher, Vocational Ag., Curriculum for Agriculture Science Education (CASE) 4 Learning PD, June 1-7, 2025, Pontiac, IL., personal vehicle and airport, travel paid from project #40220 F2025. File Attachments Subject 12.5 Student Trip Requests Meeting May 13, 2025 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 12. Consent Agenda - General Items Type Action (Consent) CMHS Track Teams to Regional Track Meet, May 2-3, 2025, Satellite Beach, FL., chaperones Leaundary Bell, Tevin Mills, Lawanda Jones, 20 students, one county bus, travel paid by the District. CMHS Track to State Track Meet, May 9-10, 2025, UNF, Jacksonville, FL., chaperone Leaunary Bell, Tevin Mills, two students, one county van, travel paid by District. File Attachments Subject 12.6 Administrative Services: Contracts and/or Agreements Meeting May 13, 2025 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 12. Consent Agenda - General Items Type Action (Consent) Request approval of the following contracts/agreements between the School Board of Levy County and the vendor: 2024-25 SBLC Driving the 14-Passenger School Bus manual. 2024-25 Annual Notice of Non-Discrimination . 2024-25 Continuous Notice of Non-Discrimination . 2025-26 Palms Medical Group or PMG ("Business Associate") to provide student health insurance. 2025-26 Trenton Medical Center, Ince., d/b/a Palms Medical Group "PMG" for student health insurance. 2025-26 Palms Medical Group or PMG "Rider" regarding online education-related services. 2025-26 University of Florida for student internship. 2025-26 W.W. Gay Fire & Integrated Systems, Inc. , for the WES IP Camera Upgrade (Alibi) project, paid from project #39405 and #39406. 2025-26 FNS Agreement with Nature Coast Middle Charter School (NCMCS) . 2025-26 FNS Agreement with Whispering Winds Charter School (WWCS) . 2025 City of Gainesville Rental of Pool Facility for WES 5th Grade Safety Patrol students' pool party on May 15, 2025, paid from WES internal accounts. File Attachments Driving the 14 Passenger School Bus.pdf (465 KB) 2024-2025 Annual Notice of Non Discrimination.pdf (70 KB) 2024-2025 Continuous Notice of Non Discrimination.pdf (49 KB) 2025-26 PALMS BUSINESS ASSOCIATE AGREEMENT ADDENDUM.pdf (233 KB) 2025-26 PALMS STUDENT DATA AGREEMENT AMENDMENT.pdf (481 KB) 2025-26 School District Affiliate Agreement.pdf (249 KB) 2025-2026 University of Florida Agreement.pdf (142 KB) 2025-26 Williston ES Camera Upgrade rev 2 Final RFP.pdf (460 KB) WES Camera Project Bid Exemption.pdf (69 KB) 2025-26 FNS NCMS Food Service Agreement.pdf (284 KB) 2025-26 FNS WWCS Food Service Agreement.pdf (290 KB) Aquatic Facility Use Agr_Williston Elem_5th grade_FY25.pdf (387 KB) Subject 12.7 Instructional Services: Contracts and/or Agreements Meeting May 13, 2025 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 12. Consent Agenda - General Items Type Action (Consent) Request approval of the following contracts and/or agreements between the School Board of Levy County and the vendors: 2025-2035 Whispering Winds Charter School Project, Inc. (WWCS) to provide student educational services for grades K-5. 2025-2026 College of Central Florida Dual Enrollment contract. File Attachments 2025-2035 Charter Contract-WWCS revised and Board approved May 13, 2025.pdf (304 KB) 2025-26 Levy County Articulation Agreement CF.pdf (471 KB) 13. Consent Agenda - Finance Items Subject 13.1 Finance Meeting May 13, 2025 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 13. Consent Agenda - Finance Items Type Action (Consent) Budget amendments 24-00027/18B, 24-00028/18A & 24-00029/19B. Request approval of Resolution #25-06 for the purchase of county vehicles. Request approval to declare the attached Chevy Impala as surplus and dispose of in the best interest of the Board. File Attachments Checklist for Resolution 25-06.pdf (1,229 KB) 24-00027_18B_05132025 Board Meeting.pdf (19 KB) Board Surplus of Chevy Impala 050525.pdf (71 KB) 24-00028_18A_24-00029_19B_05132025 Board Meeting.pdf (10 KB) 14. Superintendent's Comments/Recommendations 15. Board Comments 16. Adjournment

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