Business Meeting

1 Tuesday, July 8, 2025 Business Meeting Aquilina Howell Center 3955 W. Pensacola Street Tallahassee FL 32304 6:00 PM 1. Opening Items Subject 1.01 Latoyer Hankerson, Principal, Sabal Palm Elementary- Community Partnership School Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 1. Opening Items Type File Attachments Subject 1.02 Thought of the Day - Richard Holmes, Principal, Chaires Elementary School Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 1. Opening Items Type File Attachments 2. Superintendent's Spotlight Subject 2.01 2024 - 2025 School Grades Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 2. Superintendent's Spotlight Type Shane Syfrett, Assistant Superintendent Latoyer Hankerson, Principal, Sabal Palm Elementary School - Community Partnership School Shannon Haire, Principal, Lillian Ruediger Elementary School Mike Holmes, Principal, Chaires Elementary School File Attachments 07.07.25 2024.25 LCS School Grades.pdf (338 KB) 3. Recognitions Subject 3.01 (None to Date) Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 3. Recognitions Type File Attachments 4. Reports to be Heard Subject 4.01 Legislative Updates - Jessica Janasiewicz, M.A., M. Ed. Governmental Consultant, Rutledge Ecenia, P.S. Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 4. Reports to be Heard Type File Attachments LCS School Board Meeting July 8 2025.pdf (1,038 KB) 07.08.25 Federal Funding Impact.pdf (24 KB) Subject 4.02 Graduation Updates Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 4. Reports to be Heard Type Teresa Dennis, Graduation Pathways Coordinator File Attachments GrAduation Pathways School Board Workshop 07-08.25.pdf (640 KB) Subject 4.03 District Safety Updates Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 4. Reports to be Heard Type Jimmy Williams, Safety and Security Chief Tonja Fitzgerald, Assistant Superintendent File Attachments SB Presentation 20250708.pdf (326 KB) Subject 4.04 Register to Ride Updates Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 4. Reports to be Heard Type Rod McQueen, Assistant Superintendent File Attachments 2025-2026 Register to Ride update PPT.pdf (457 KB) 5. Changes and Additions Subject 5.01 Changes and Additions: July 8, 2025 Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 5. Changes and Additions Type Action (Consent) The Superintendent recommends approval of changes and additions to the July 8, 2025 Business Meeting: 1. Item 8.01 The Superintendent recommends approval of the recommendation to reject all Proposals and authorization to re-advertise the solicitation. PULLED. 2. Item 7.03 Approval of Personnel Actions, July 8, 2025. Replaced documentation per HR. 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. 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. 6. Persons to be Heard Subject 6.01 Rebound and Recovery Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 6. Persons to be Heard Type File Attachments 07.08.25 Persons to Be Heard Rebound and Recovery.pdf (211 KB) 7. Items of Consent - General Subject 7.01 School Board Meeting Minutes Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 7. Items of Consent - General Type File Attachments Subject 7.02 School Board Workshop/Agenda Review Minutes Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 7. Items of Consent - General Type File Attachments Subject 7.03 Approval of Personnel Actions, July 8, 2025 Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 7. Items of Consent - General Type Action (Consent) The attached personnel actions are recommended to be approved as indicated. Instructional Staff Appointments 2025-2026 Instructional Reappointments Instructional Staff Resignations Instructional Staff Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) Administrative Staff Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) 2025-2026 Exempt Staff Reappointments Support Staff Appointments – Regular Support Staff Appointments – OPS/ Hourly Support Staff Transfers/ Changes Support Staff Resignations 2025-2026 Support Staff Reappointments Support Staff Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) Corrections Nominated staff have met all current screening policy requirements. This consent agenda includes items received from June 18 through July 7, 2025 File Attachments Board Agenda 07.08.25 II.pdf (244 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. 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. 8. Items of Consent - General: Bids and Quotes Subject 8.01 PULLED Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 8. Items of Consent - General: Bids and Quotes Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No 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. 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. 9. Items of Consent - General: Purchase Orders Subject 9.01 (None to Date) Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 9. Items of Consent - General: Purchase Orders Type File Attachments 10. Items of Consent - General: Standard Services Contract (SSC) Subject 10.01 (None to Date) Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 10. Items of Consent - General: Standard Services Contract (SSC) Type File Attachments 11. Items of Consent - General: Grants Subject 11.01 Title I, Part A: Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged Grant Amendment Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 11. Items of Consent - General: Grants Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $12,407.68 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Florida Department of Education STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Dr. April Knight 850-487-7872, Billy Epting 850-487-7106 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval of the 2024-2025 Title I, Part A: Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged Grant in the amount of $13,759,706.68. This amount includes an additional allocation of $111,445 and roll-forward dollars in the amount of $12,407.68. ITEM SUMMARY: Title I, Part A provides local educational agencies (LEA) resources to help children gain a high-quality education and the skills to master the Florida Standards. Title I provides additional resources to schools with high concentrations of economically disadvantaged students. These resources may provide additional teachers, professional development, extra time for teaching, parent engagement activities, and other activities designed to raise student achievement. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments Leon 5CB01 25A001CRF_Title I Part A.pdf (1,539 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. 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. Subject 11.02 2025-2026 Title I, Part A Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged Grant. Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 11. Items of Consent - General: Grants Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $11,035,826.00 Budget Source Florida Department of Education STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Dr. April Knight 850-487-7872, Billy Epting 850-487-7106 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval 2025-2026 Title I, Part A Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged Grant. ITEM SUMMARY: Title I, Part A provides local educational agencies (LEA) resources to help children gain a high-quality education and the skills to master the Florida Standards. Title I, Part A provides additional resources to schools with high concentrations of economically disadvantaged students. These resources may provide additional teachers, professional learning, extended time for teaching, parent engagement activities, tutoring, and other activities designed to increase student achievement. The LEA was provided a projected allocation of $11,035,826. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? (NO) File Attachments Title I 6CB01 Draft Application 6.17.25.pdf (1,404 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. 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. 12. Items of Consent - General: Contracts/Cooperative Agreements Subject 12.01 Renaissance Learning, Inc., STAR Reading, STAR Math, STAR Early Literacy, STAR CBMs Agreement for 2025-2026 Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 12. Items of Consent - General: Contracts/Cooperative Agreements Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Jul 08, 2025 Absolute Date Jul 08, 2025 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $80,080.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Instructional Materials STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Jean Pepe/Shane Syfrett, 850-487-7219 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval of the one-year license renewal agreement for 2025-2026 with Renaissance Learning, Inc. for STAR Reading, STAR Math, STAR Early Literacy, STAR CBMs. ITEM SUMMARY: This is an annual (2025-2026) license renewal agreement with Renaissance Learning, Inc. This agreement covers STAR Reading, STAR Math, STAR Early Literacy, STAR Curriculum Based Measures (CBMs), hosting, support, and data integration. STAR Reading and Star Math are used in elementary grades. They provide standards-based, computer-adaptive progress monitoring which measures students’ reading comprehension and math skill development, monitor achievement and growth, and track understanding of focus skills aligned to Florida learning standards. STAR Early Literacy is used in elementary grades. It is a computer-adaptive tool that provides progress monitoring of foundational literacy and numeracy skills. STAR CBMs are implemented as needed in elementary grades to provide curriculum-based measurements in specific foundational reading and math areas. They provide progress monitoring data to help target instructional interventions more strategically. . WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? Yes File Attachments Leon County Schools - Hybrid Customer Contract Q-193472 v13.pdf (1,167 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. 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. Subject 12.02 Renaissance Learning, Inc., Accelerated Reader Renewal for 2025-2026 Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 12. Items of Consent - General: Contracts/Cooperative Agreements Type Action Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $111,923.55 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Instructional Materials STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Kathleen Malloy 850-487-7811 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval of the one-year license renewal agreement for 2025-2026 with Renaissance Accelerated Reader ITEM SUMMARY: Renaissance Accelerated Reader is a computer-based reading management program that utilizes a reading level measurement (ZPD-Zone of Proximal Development) determined by the STAR Reading Assessment. Students select books within their ZPD to read and then take a computerized quiz based on the book’s content and vocabulary. This program is implemented in all elementary and K-8 schools. Professional Development is made available annually as a part of the STAR Renaissance package. Renaissance maintains a updated Data Privacy Agreement with Leon County Schools. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? YES File Attachments Leon County Schools - Hybrid Customer Contract Q-161314 v7 Renaissance Terms of Service and License (6850848c4d) (version 2) upd.pdf (1,058 KB) Subject 12.03 Approval of 2025-2026 Florida Virtual School Franchise Agreement - Virtual Instruction Program Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 12. Items of Consent - General: Contracts/Cooperative Agreements Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Jul 08, 2025 Absolute Date Jul 08, 2025 Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Nikki Bradley/ 850-488-8927 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval of the Florida Virtual School Franchise Agreement for the 25-26 school year. ITEM SUMMARY: The Florida Virtual School (FLVS) Franchise Agreement grants to the District a restricted, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Licensed Instructional Materials beginning July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. LCSC Agreement No. A26-1003. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? Yes File Attachments A26-1003 LeonVS_2025-2026_FLVS Franchise Agreement_ (003).pdf (537 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. 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. Subject 12.04 Amendment #001 DTC 2416-2025 Imperial Dade Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 12. Items of Consent - General: Contracts/Cooperative Agreements Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Dining Services STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Christie Meresse 717-2290 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approving Amendment #001 to the District Term Contract (DTC) with Imperial Dade. ITEM SUMMARY: The Dining Services Department contracted with Imperial Dade (DTC #25-1025) as a result of competitive solicitation ITB 2416-2025 Paper Products, Contact and Non-Contact Food Supplies. The District has received and reviewed a request from the Contractor for an equitable adjustment in Contract pricing due to unforeseen conditions in the marketplace and pursuant to Section X of the DTC recommends approval of Amendment #001. WILL THE SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO THE BOARD SECRETARY? Yes File Attachments DTC 25-1025 Imperial Dade Paper Products FULLY EXECUTED.pdf (1,762 KB) Amendment #1 DTC 25-1025 Imperial Dade Vendor Signed.pdf (63 KB) Teh Tung Increase Letter Eff 2025 04 02 (006).pdf (83 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. 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. Subject 12.05 What Chefs Want - Contract #C26-1002 Fresh Produce Delivery - Renewal Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 12. Items of Consent - General: Contracts/Cooperative Agreements Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $750,000.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Dining Services STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Christie Meresse / 717-2290 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval of Amendment #001 to renew the Contract with What Chefs Want, Inc. at an estimated contract value of $750,000 over a one-year term. ITEM SUMMARY: LCS Purchasing initiated an Invitation to Bid (ITB) 2426-2025 Fresh Produce Delivery on behalf of the Dining Services Department on May 3, 2024, however, no responsive bids were received. On June 18, 2024, the School Board approved the Dining Services department to directly negotiate with fresh produce vendors p er Rule 6A-1.012(8), Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) . Dining Services directly negotiated with different suppliers known to provide the delivery of fresh produce, and a Contract was approved by the Board on August 27, 2024. This Amendment exercises the first contract renewal option effective for a term beginning July 9, 2025 through June 30, 2026. WILL THE SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? No File Attachments C26-1002 What Chefs Want.pdf (2,879 KB) What Chefs Want Renewal Letter 2025-2026_Signed.pdf (162 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. 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. Subject 12.06 Capital Area Action Agency, Gooden-Russell Center at Wesson 2025-2026, Amended Lease Agreement Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 12. Items of Consent - General: Contracts/Cooperative Agreements Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Jul 08, 2025 Absolute Date Jul 08, 2025 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No STAFF PERSON REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Brooke Brunner/922-2099 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval of the Capital Area Action Agency, Gooden-Russell Center at Wesson 2025-2026, Amended Lease Agreement ITEM SUMMARY: On July 30, 2024 the Leon County School Board Approved the 2022-23 Lease Agreement with the Capital Area Community Action Agency to lease classroom space at the R.N. Gooden-Nancy Russell Center at Wesson to provide Headstart services to students residing in the community. We are now bringing to the Board an amendment to that lease adjusting the lease and its rental terms and the amount of space in the center that the Lessee occupies either exclusively or as shared space for the 25-26 school year. As in past years, the Lessee is required to maintain insurance coverage through the term of the Lease. Staff will obtain an updated certificate of insurance prior to the expiration of the current insurance period. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO THE BOARD SECRETARY? Yes File Attachments Wesson Lease.pdf (176 KB) 2024 Leon County Schools COI.pdf (229 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. 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. Subject 12.07 Capital Area Action Agency, Pineview Elementary School 2025-2026 Lease Agreement Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 12. Items of Consent - General: Contracts/Cooperative Agreements Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Jul 08, 2025 Absolute Date Jul 08, 2025 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No STAFF PERSON REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Brooke Brunner/922-2099 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval of the Capital Area Action Agency, Pineview Elementary School 2025-2026 Lease Agreement ITEM SUMMARY: The Capital Area Community Action Agency is going to expand to lease classroom space at Pineview Elementary School to provide Headstart services to students residing in the community. As in past years, the Lessee is required to maintain insurance coverage through the term of the Lease. Staff will obtain an updated certificate of insurance prior to the expiration of the current insurance period . WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO THE BOARD SECRETARY? Yes File Attachments 2024 Leon County Schools COI.pdf (229 KB) Pineview Lease.pdf (555 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. 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. Subject 12.08 Memorandum of Understanding between Lively Technical College and ABC of North Florida Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 12. Items of Consent - General: Contracts/Cooperative Agreements Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Jul 08, 2025 Absolute Date Jul 08, 2025 Fiscal Impact No STAFF PERSON REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : BJ Van Camp / 487-7555 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between Lively Technical College and ABC of North Florida ITEM SUMMARY: Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Lively Technical College (LTC) and Associated Builders and Contractors of North Florida (ABC) for review and approval. The agreement outlines the provision of designated space on the Lively Campus for ABC to conduct industry meetings and trainings. This MOU will promote access to additional trainings and resources from the construction industry with our Building Trades program, enhancing workforce readiness and career pathway development. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO THE BOARD SECRETARY? Yes File Attachments Lively MOU DRAFT 5.pdf (109 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. 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. 13. Items of Consent - General: Budget Amendments Subject 13.01 (None to Date) Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 13. Items of Consent - General: Budget Amendments Type File Attachments 14. Items of Consent - General: Change Orders Subject 14.01 (None to Date) Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 14. Items of Consent - General: Change Orders Type File Attachments 15. Items of Consent - General: Amendment to Professional Service Subject 15.01 (None to Date) Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 15. Items of Consent - General: Amendment to Professional Service Type File Attachments 16. Items of Consent - General: Short Form Agreements Subject 16.01 (None to Date) Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 16. Items of Consent - General: Short Form Agreements Type File Attachments 17. Items of Consent - General: Other Subject 17.01 Surplus, Demolition and Removal of Portable #99-485 Springwood Elementary School to declare as surplus and demolish Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 17. Items of Consent - General: Other Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $9,850.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Maintenance General Expense Funds (3750E 7400 6720 0501 33011M 00000 00000) STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Ryan Peck, (850) 617-1777 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval of the Surplus, Demolition and Removal of Portable #99-485, Springwood Elementary School, to declare it as surplus and demolish. ITEM SUMMARY: Portable #99-485 located at Springwood Elementary School, is not needed to meet capacity requirements and has been found to be no longer structurally feasible to maintain. It cannot be approved for student occupancy and should be surplused, demolished and removed from site. This is a request to declare the portable listed above as surplus, remove from service, demolish and remove from site. A memorandum is attached in support of this from the Certified Building Official. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? No File Attachments Springwood ES - Strucutral Integrity of Portables 99-485 - 060925.pdf (67 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. 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. Subject 17.02 ACE 2025-26 Student Handbook & Code of Conduct Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 17. Items of Consent - General: Other Type Action (Consent) STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Regina Browning / 850-717-2022 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval of the 2025-2026 ACE Student Handbook & Code of Conduct ITEM SUMMARY: Approval of the 2024-2025 ACE Student Handbook & Code of Conduct as policies and procedures for students attending Adult & Community Education School to replace any current policies/procedures WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments ACE Student Handbook and Code of Conduct-25-26.pdf (732 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. 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. Subject 17.03 ACE 2025-2026 GED Student Fee Schedule Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 17. Items of Consent - General: Other Type STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Regina Browning/850-717-2022 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval of the 2025-2026 Adult and Community Fee Schedule ITEM SUMMARY: ACE provides GED ® Prep, ESOL, Adult High School and Co-Enrollment courses for students who are 16 or older of all ability levels. The tuition and fee rates are revised as needed for educational services related to our Adult Education programs including but not limited to classes, books, assessments, transcripts and other fees. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? No File Attachments 2025-2026 ACE Fee Schedule.pdf (104 KB) Subject 17.04 Approval of Leon County Professional Learning Catalog for the 2025-2026 Academic Year Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 17. Items of Consent - General: Other Type Action (Consent) STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Ashley Cavallo/Lewis Blessing ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval of the Leon County Professional Learning Catalog for the 2025-2026 Academic Year ITEM SUMMARY: The documents attached to this board item are requested for approval by the Leon County School Board in compliance with Section 1012.98 of Florida Statutes (F.S.), the School and Community Professional Learning Act. This statute sets forth the requirements for educational training programs for districts and requires an annual approval of the plan via a district’s Professional Learning Catalog. The Leon County Division of Academic Services Professional Learning Unit assists in planning for and evaluating the services outlined in the catalog. Professional Learning programs in the Florida Education system drive the equally important success levers of educator quality and professional licensure and certification of employees. In September 2024, Leon County Schools submitted the catalog in the newly prescribed FLDOE format (PLST-2024), in accordance with revisions of State Board Rule 6A-5.069 to create a uniform state system of district catalogs for professional learning component reporting and systematic quality control. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments LEON PLST 2425.pdf (853 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. 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. Subject 17.05 2025 – 2026 PreK-12 Comprehensive Evidence-Based Reading Plan (CERP) Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 17. Items of Consent - General: Other Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Jul 08, 2025 Absolute Date Jul 08, 2025 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $1,815,623.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Florida Department of Education STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Shane Syfrett/Jean Pepe, 850-487-7219 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval of the 2025 – 2026 PreK-12 Comprehensive Evidence-Based Reading Plan (CERP) in the amount of $1,815,623.00. ITEM SUMMARY: Annually, school districts must develop a Comprehensive Evidence-Based Reading Plan (CERP) that outlines the components of the district’s comprehensive system of reading instruction. The District CERP depicts and details the role of administration (both district and school level), professional learning, assessment, curriculum and instruction in the improvement of student learning of the Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.) English Language Arts (ELA) Standards. The expenditures must prioritize Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) students who have a substantial deficiency in early literacy skills and K-3 students who have a substantial reading deficiency or characteristics of dyslexia. The CERP must be approved by the governing board prior to being submitted to the Department by August 1 for approval. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments Leon County_CERP_2526.pdf (3,145 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. 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. Subject 17.06 Extension of Suspensions Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 17. Items of Consent - General: Other Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Rusty Edwards/850.487.7306 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends the approval of the student(s) identified in the case(s) below be suspended to and including July 29, 2025. If the parent/guardian waives the right to a hearing or agrees to a Stipulated Agreement to entry of a Final Order expelling the student subject to attending Ghazvini Learning Center or a similar alternative site. The Suspension shall be ended as of the date of the enrollment at the alternative site. ITEM SUMMARY: Case No. LCS: 2024-150 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2024-156 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2024-177 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2024-180 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2024-212 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-010 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-012 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-121 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-027 (Elementary) Case No. LCS: 2025-030 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-041 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-045 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-050 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-095 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-098 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-104 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-118 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-119 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-120 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-128 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-129 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-131 (Secondary) WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? No 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. 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. Subject 17.07 Stipulation Agreement for Alternative Placement Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 17. Items of Consent - General: Other Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Rusty Edwards / 850.487.7306 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends ratification of the terms of the Stipulation Agreement for placement at an Alternative Site in the cases below as agreed to by the student, parent and/or guardian, which hold administrative proceedings seeking expulsion abeyance for the remainder of the 2024-2025 SY and all of the 2025-2026 SY. ITEM SUMMARY: Case No. LCS 2025-113 (Secondary) Case No. LCS 2025-127 (Secondary) WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? No 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. 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. Subject 17.08 Expulsion Waivers Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 17. Items of Consent - General: Other Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Rusty Edwards / 850.487.7306 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends the students below be expelled for the remainder of the 2024-2025 SY and all of the 2025-2026 SY subject to his/her right to attend Ghazvini Learning Center or similar alternative placement site. ITEM SUMMARY: Case No. LCS: 2025-068 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-089 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-122 (Secondary) WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? No 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. 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. 18. Items of Consent - Construction Subject 18.01 Grant to the City of Tallahassee a Sidewalk Easement and a temporary License Agreement for the Sabal Palm Elementary Safe Routes to Schools Project Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 18. Items of Consent - Construction Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Danny Allbritton, (850) 617-5907 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval by the Board for a sidewalk easement and temporary license agreement in favor of the City of Tallahassee with regard to constructing a sidewalk for the Sabal Palm Elementary Safe Routes to Schools Project. ITEM SUMMARY: The Leon County School Board owns property constituting Sabal Palm Elementary School located at 2813 Ridgeway Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32310. The City of Tallahassee has requested that it be granted an easement over a portion of the property for purposes of constructing, operating, repairing and maintaining a sidewalk and a temporary license agreement over a portion of the property for purposes of constructing the sidewalk, fence relocation, and grading improvements associated with the sidewalk as referenced in the Sidewalk Easement Document and in Exhibit A and in the License Agreement. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO THE BOARD SECRETARY? Yes File Attachments Sabal Palm Sidewalk Easement.pdf (332 KB) License Agreement.pdf (189 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. 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. Subject 18.02 Amendment #1 for MLD Architects, LLC at Raa Middle School, Dining Expansion Project Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 18. Items of Consent - Construction Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $41,075.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Sales Tax STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Danny Allbritton, 617-5907 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval of Amendment #1 with MLD Architects, LLC. The Contract amount will be increased by $41,075.00 with this Change Order to the Raa Middle School, Dining Expansion Project. This amendment authorizes the Chair or Vice Chair and Superintendent to sign all related documents and any necessary budget amendments. ITEM SUMMARY: On October 22, 2024 (18.03) MLD Architects, LLC , was board approved for a short form agreement to provide professional services at Raa Middle School in the amount of $216,845.00. MLD Architects, LLC , has the expertise and experience to successfully complete these services. Amendment #1 is for an increase in the amount of $41,075.00 for material testing, threshold inspections and survey requirements needed for the project . The new amount of this short form agreement will be $257,920.00. MLD Architects, LLC has earned an estimated amount of $538,359.00 of projects, over the past 5 years. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO THE BOARD? Yes Project Number 10-24-B-223 File Attachments MLD Raa Dining Amendment 001.pdf (278 KB) MLD Raa SFA.pdf (328 KB) MLD Architect Continuing Contract.pdf (2,220 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. 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. Subject 18.03 RAM Construction & Development, LLC Release of Retainage, Leon High School, Building 7 Gym Project Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 18. Items of Consent - Construction Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $336,124.08 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Sales Tax and LCIF STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Danny Allbritton, 617-5907 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends Board approval of the Release of Retainage of $336,124.08 pursuant to Florida Statutes 218.735 (8) (d) for RAM Construction & Development, LLC for Leon High School, Building 7 Gym Project; authorize the Chair or Vice Chair and Superintendent to sign all related documents and authorize the necessary budget amendments. ITEM SUMMARY: The selection of RAM Construction & Development, LLC for RFQ 512-2023 Construction Manager Consulting Services for Leon High School Building 7 Gym Project was board approved on April 25, 2023 (#19.14) . GMP contract was board approved on November 14, 2024 (#19.20), in the amount of $6,497,340.53 . Change Order #1 wa s f or the addition of one hundred fifty-five (155) days for a n o cost time extension to the Leon High School, Building 7, Remodeling and Renovations Project due to delays in the delivery and installation of the elevator, changin g the substantial completion date to January 3, 2025 . Change Order #2 wa s for an increase in the amount of $155,362.43 for additional upgrades and new finishes to the building façade and surrounding areas; new concrete slab for outdoor dining area, additional lighting features for new aluminum canopies and unforeseen items. Change Order #3 wa s for an increase in the amount of $69,778.54 for requested changes to the project from the Building Code Official and f or the addition of sixty-six (66) days due to delays in the delivery and installation of the elevator, changin g the substantial completion date to March 14, 2025 . The total contract amount is $6,722,481.50 . As Gym Roof Project in accordance with 255.078 (1), F.S. - Public construction retainage. (1) With regard to any contract for construction services, a public entity may withhold from each progress payment made to the contractor an amount not exceeding 5 percent of the payment as retainage. Upon submittal and acceptance of all close out documentation and DOE requirements, retainage will then be released. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO THE BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments Leon Bldg 7 Gym.pdf (69 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. 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. Subject 18.04 OmniCon Corp. Change Order 2 for Desoto Trail Elementary School, Basketball Restoration Project Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 18. Items of Consent - Construction Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $49,964.93 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Sales Tax STAFF MEMEBR REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Danny Allbritton, 617-5907 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval of Change Order #2 with OmniCon Corp. for Desoto Trail Elementary School for the Basketball Restoration Project. The Contract amount will be increased by $ 49,964.93 by this change order. This change order authorizes the Chair or Vice Chair and Superintendent to sign all related documents and any necessary budget amendments. ITEM SUMMARY: On August 24, 2021 (#19.04), the Board approved the Shortlist Committee's rankings for RFQ 480-2022 Continuing Contract for Construction Management Consulting Services, where OmniCon Corp. was awarded. OmniCon Corp. negotiated with staff and submitted their GMP proposal for the Desoto Trail Elementary School, Basketball Restoration Project. The short form agreement was board approved on April 22, 2025 (#18.01), in the amount of $ 366,471.06 . Change Order #1 was for an increase in the amount of $51,848.30 . After submittal of the GMP proposal Bid package 03 - Concrete was awarded to the second bidder Gulf Coast Masonry resulting in an increase in the GMP proposal amount. Change Order #2 is for an increase in the amount of $49,964.93 to remove approximately 1,000 cubic yards of unsuitable, saturated soils, and replace with free-draining soils. The new short form agreement amount is $468,284.29 . The substantial completion date is unchanged. WILL THE SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO THE BOARD? Yes File Attachments OmniCon Corp Desoto Trail ES CO 002.pdf (1,981 KB) OmniCon Corp Desoto Trail ES CO 001.pdf (129 KB) OmniCon Corp Desoto Trail ES SFA.pdf (428 KB) OMNICON CM Continuing Contract.pdf (4,333 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. 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. Subject 18.05 Childers Construction Co.: Change Order 6 for Construction Manager at Risk for Griffin Middle School, New Cafeteria Project (Phase 1A) (RFQ 248-2024) Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 18. Items of Consent - Construction Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Danny Allbritton, 617-5907 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval of Change Order#6 with Childers Construction Co., for an additional of thirty-seven (37) days at n o cost time extension to the Griffin Middle School, New Cafeteria Project (Phase 1A). This change order authorizes the Chair or Vice Chair and Superintendent to sign all related documents and any necessary budget amendments. ITEM SUMMARY: Childers Construction Co. was board approved on February 13, 2024 (#19.09) to negotiate a contract . The firm negotiated with staff and submitted their GMP contract, it was board approved on July 30, 2024 (#19.17), in the amount of $13,558,319.00. The items negotiated and included in the scope of work to be completed according to plans and specifications were prepared by Architects Lewis+Whitlock, PA. Change Order #1 was a deductive in the amount of (- $237,020.00) for return of funding for direct purchase of masonry materials. Change Order #2 was a deductive in the amount of (- $851,769.00) for return of funding for direct purchase of food service equipment. Change Order #3 was a deductive in the amount of (- $14,801.00) for return of funding for direct purchase of three (3) 1050-4C4SHS grease traps and thirty risers. Change Order #4 was a deductive in the amount of (-$433,270.17) for return of funding for direct purchases for Southern Pipe, Vulcraft, Music Masters, and Graybar. Change Order #5 was a deductive in the amount of (-$34,287.87) for return of funding for direct purchases for Southern Pipe and Supply. Change Order #6 is f or an additional of thirty-seven (37) days at n o cost time extension to the Griffin Middle School, New Cafeteria Project (Phase 1A); due to delays due to rain events. The contract total remains at $ 11,987,170.96 . The contract substantial completion date is changed to September 7, 2025 . WILL THE SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO THE BOARD? Yes File Attachments Griffin MS Phase 1A CO 6.pdf (204 KB) Griffin MS Phase 1A CO 5.pdf (538 KB) Griffin MS Phase 1A CO 4.pdf (889 KB) Griffin MS Phase 1A CO 3.pdf (241 KB) Griffin MS Phase 1A CO 2.pdf (1,514 KB) Griffin MS Phase 1A CO 1.pdf (825 KB) Childers GMP Griffin Phase 1A New Cafeteria Project.pdf (9,528 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. 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. Subject 18.06 Certification of applicants seeking prequalification for bidding LCSB construction projects Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 18. Items of Consent - Construction Type Action (Consent) STAFF PERSON REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Danny Allbritton- 617-5907 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends Board action to approve the certification of applicants seeking pre-qualifications for bidding LCSB construction projects as presented in this agenda. ITEM SUMMARY: On April 14, 2015, the Leon County School Board revised and adopted Policy 6334, Prequalification of Contractors for Educational Facilities & Construction, with an effective date of April, 15, 2015. The School Board will prequalify contractors for a one- year period pursuant to the criteria set forth in Florida Statutes 1013.46, and State Requirements for Educational Facilities, Chapter 4, Section 4.1(1). The Certificate for Prequalification is valid for one-year from the date of School Board approval. The attached list of contractors have met all requirements. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments Backup.pdf (11 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. 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. 19. Items for Consideration Subject 19.01 The Superintendent recommends, following a public hearing, the adoption of the amendment to Policy 1600, Classification Specifications to be effective July 8, 2025 Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type Action Preferred Date Jul 08, 2025 Absolute Date Jul 08, 2025 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $122,000.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source EDEP Fees STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Brett Shively/487-7197 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends, following a public hearing, the adoption of the amendment to Policy 1600, Classification Specifications to be effective July 8, 2025. ITEM SUMMARY: The Superintendent recommends the creation of two new positions and job descriptions for Project Manager, Extended Day Programs in EDEP. These positions will be Exempt positions for 12 months. The fiscal impact is the baseline salary of $50,000 plus 22% for benefits for a total of $61,000 for each position. The total fiscal impact including benefits is $122,000. WILL THE SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO THE BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments PROJECT MANAGER.pdf (15 KB) DRAFT Job Description_Project Manager_EDEP_05-2025_6-30-2025.pdf (161 KB) Subject 19.02 The Superintendent recommends approval to advertise amendments to Policy 5111.01 - Homeless Students, for a public hearing and adoption on August 12, 2025. Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type Action STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Michelle Gayle and Marsha Sanders /850-487-7309 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval to advertise amendments to Policy 5111.01 – Homeless Students, for a public hearing and adoption on August 12, 2025. ITEM SUMMARY: The Policy revisions include additional definitions, the addition of a section addressing Residency, and additional language regarding Immediate Enrollment of homeless students. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments 2025_06_17_PO_5111.01_HOMELESS STUDENTS.pdf (191 KB) Subject 19.03 The Superintendent recommends approval to advertise New Policy 6325 - Procurement - Federal Grants/Funds, for a public hearing and adoption on August 12, 2025. Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type Action STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : June Kail / 850-488-1206 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval to advertise New Policy 6325 – Procurement - Federal Grants/Funds, for a public hearing and adoption on August 12, 2025. ITEM SUMMARY: Procurement of all supplies, materials, equipment, and services paid for from Federal funds or District matching funds shall be made in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and local statutes and/or regulations, the terms and conditions of the Federal grant, School Board policies, and administrative procedures. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments 2025_07_08_PO_6325_PROCUREMENT-FEDERAL GRANTS.FUNDS.pdf (189 KB) Subject 19.04 The Superintendent recommends approval of the K-12 Instructional Material - Personal Financial Literacy and Money Management. There is a Board VOTE required. Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type Action STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Kathleen Malloy/Shane Syfrett 850-487-7811 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval of the K-12 Instructional Material - Personal Financial Literacy and Money Management. There is a Board VOTE required . ITEM SUMMARY: LCS Academic Services Conclusion of the Personal Financial Literacy and Money Management Adoption Process. To conclude the Personal Financial Literacy and Money Management Adoption Process adoption process, the LCS School Board will vote to accept/agree with the Superintendent’s recommendation of Managing Your Personal Finances by Cengage/National Geographic, materials selected by the LCS Personal Financial Literacy and Money Management Adoption Review Committee. Initial training for committee members commenced on April 1, 2025 and the site review and voting concluded the process on April 18, 2025 . Pursuant to F.S. 1006.283 governing the adoption of instructional materials, a hearing is required for public comment on recommended instructional materials prior to adoption. A public review of adoption materials began May 13 and ended June 10, 2025. The public hearing was held, June 17, 2025 at the LCS School Board Meeting. All community s takeholders were able to review d igital versions of the recommended materials on the LCS website since April 1, 2025 at: https:// https://www.leonschools.net/Page/59362 or in person at the Aquilina Howell Building, 3955 West Pensacola Street, Tallahassee, FL 32304. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments PFLMM Form D LCS School Board Vote.pdf (619 KB) Subject 19.05 The Superintendent recommends approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between Leon County Schools (LCS) and the Leon Classroom Teachers Association (LCTA) for the 2024-2025 UniSIG Supplemental Teacher Allocation provided by the Florida Department of Education Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type Action (Consent) STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Brett Shively (487–7197) ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between Leon County Schools (LCS) and the Leon Classroom Teachers Association (LCTA) for the 2024-2025 UniSIG Supplemental Teacher Allocation provided by the Florida Department of Education ITEM SUMMARY: The goal of the Supplemental Teacher Allocation, described by the Bureau of School Improvement, is to provide supplemental funds to recruit and retain Highly Effective and Effective state VAM teachers who are teaching and impacting the most fragile students at Title I, D or F schools in Florida. The following schools have been identified by the Florida Department of Education: Apalachee Elementary, Sabal Palm Elementary and Fort Braden School. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments UniSIG MOU_signed 6.24.25.pdf (967 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. 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. Subject 19.06 The Superintendent recommends approval to nominate School Board Member Alva Smith as the Florida School Board Association's (FSBA) 2025-2027 Advocacy Committee Representative and School Board Member Rosanne Wood as the alternate. Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Dr. Michelle Gayle / 487-7177 ACTION REQUESTED : The Superintendent recommends approval to nominate School Board Member Alva Smith as the Florida School Board Association's (FSBA) 2025-2027 Advocacy Committee Representative, and School Board Member Rosanne Wood as the alternate. ITEM SUMMARY : In accordance with the timeline set forth in the FSBA Bylaws, Boards are asked to select a school board member, and an alternate, to serve on the FSBA Advocacy Committee. Any member of our school board is eligible to serve as an Advocacy Committee representative or alternate. Districts must submit Board selections to FSBA by August 1, 2025. The roles and responsibilities of the FSBA Advocacy Committee members include: Participation on this committee with statewide representation (one rep from each school district) Interaction with policy makers and stakeholders to promote public education The opportunity to be considered to serve on the Legislative or Federal subcommittees Monthly meetings (and additional meetings for subcommittees) Advocacy and communication leadership Reporting advocacy efforts back to your respective boards WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? No. File Attachments 20. Information Items Subject 20.01 Upcoming Meetings Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 20. Information Items Type Information LEON COUNTY SCHOOLS SCHOOL BOARD MEETING DATES 2024-2025 DEC 10 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center JAN 14 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center JAN 28 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center FEB 11 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center FEB 25 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center MAR 25 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 Pm Howell Center APR 8 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center APR 22 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center MAY 13 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center MAY 27 (Thurs) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center JUNE 17 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center JULY 8 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center JULY 29 (Tues) First Tentative Public Budget Hearing/ Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center AUG 12 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center AUG 26 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center SEPT 9 (Tues) Final Public Budget Tax Millage Hearing/ Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center SEPT 23 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center OCT 14 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center OCT 28 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center NOV 18 (Tues) Reorganization/Business Mtg. 6:00 PM Howell Center File Attachments 21. Reports From Board Liaisons Subject 21.01 (None to Date) Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 21. Reports From Board Liaisons Type File Attachments 22. Superintendent's Comments Subject 22.01 Superintendent's Comments: July 8, 2025 Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 22. Superintendent's Comments Type File Attachments 23. Student School Board Member Comments Subject 23.01 Student School Board Member Comments: July 8, 2025 Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 23. Student School Board Member Comments Type File Attachments 24. Continuing Topics from Board Members Subject 24.01 (None to Date) Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 24. Continuing Topics from Board Members Type File Attachments 25. New Topics from Board Members Subject 25.01 Update on Federal Budget Impoundment/LCS Repercussions - School Board Member Wood Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 25. New Topics from Board Members Type File Attachments