Special School Board Meeting

0 Tuesday, May 18, 2021 Special School Board Meeting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Administrative Center 5775 Osceola Trail, Naples, FL 34109 3:30 p.m. (Time Certain) STATEMENT OF MEETING GUIDELINES: Please Note: All CDC health and safety guidelines will be followed. All electronic devices, such as cellphones, must be turned to the silent setting when entering the board room. Members of the public wishing to speak on the Work Session topic(s) must complete a Speaker Registration Card and deliver it to the Communications staff who will announce the names and order of speakers. All comments and questions are to be addressed directly to the District School Board. Furthermore, please observe respectful decorum when addressing the School Board and while inside the Board room. Members of the public who wish to address the Board regarding items not on the agenda may do so during a Regular School Board Meeting, normally held on the second Tuesday of each month. Speakers are limited to speaking on the specific items presented for review at Special Board Meetings. Speakers will be limited to three minutes unless granted additional time by the Board Chair. To assist the speaker, a yellow caution light will appear on the timer when one minute remains, and a red light will appear when the time expires. The District General Counsel, as the Parliamentarian, shall work with the Board Chair to enforce the Meeting Guidelines. BOARD NORMS: • Agree to abide by meeting guidelines and structure • Remain on topic • Act in the best interest of the school district • Show civility and respect • Listen, be open, and honest • Agree to disagree respectfully • Be prepared for meetings and participate • Start on time Opening of Meeting Subject Call to Order Meeting May 18, 2021 - Special School Board Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments Opening of Meeting Subject Pledge to the Flag Meeting May 18, 2021 - Special School Board Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments Opening of Meeting Subject Roll Call Meeting May 18, 2021 - Special School Board Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments Opening of Meeting Subject Statement of Meeting Guidelines Meeting May 18, 2021 - Special School Board Meeting Type Procedural STATEMENT OF MEETING GUIDELINES: Please Note: All CDC health and safety guidelines will be followed. All electronic devices, such as cellphones, must be turned to the silent setting when entering the board room. Members of the public wishing to speak on the Work Session topic(s) must complete a Speaker Registration Card and deliver it to the Communications staff who will announce the names and order of speakers. All comments and questions are to be addressed directly to the District School Board. Furthermore, please observe respectful decorum when addressing the School Board and while inside the Board room. Members of the public who wish to address the Board regarding items not on the agenda may do so during a Regular School Board Meeting, normally held on the second Tuesday of each month. Speakers are limited to speaking on the specific items presented for review at Special Board Meetings. Speakers will be limited to three minutes unless granted additional time by the Board Chair. To assist the speaker, a yellow caution light will appear on the timer when one minute remains, and a red light will appear when the time expires. The District General Counsel, as the Parliamentarian, shall work with the Board Chair to enforce the Meeting Guidelines. BOARD NORMS: • Agree to abide by meeting guidelines and structure • Remain on topic • Act in the best interest of the school district • Show civility and respect • Listen, be open, and honest • Agree to disagree respectfully • Be prepared for meetings and participate • Start on time File Attachments Public Comments Concerning Special Board Meeting Topic Subject Public Comments Concerning Special Board Meeting Topic Meeting May 18, 2021 - Special School Board Meeting Type Information Members of the public wishing to speak on the Special Board Meeting topic(s) must complete a Speaker Registration Card and deliver it to the Executive Director of Communications and Community Engagement who will announce the names and order of speakers. All comments and questions are to be addressed directly to the District School Board. Members of the public who wish to address the Board regarding items not on the agenda may do so during a Regular School Board Meeting, normally held on the first Tuesday of each month. Speakers will be limited to three minutes unless granted additional time by the Board Chair. To assist the speaker, a yellow caution light will appear on the timer when one minute remains, and a red light will appear when the time expires. The District General Counsel, as the Parliamentarian, shall work with the Board Chair to enforce the Meeting Guidelines. File Attachments Agenda Topic Subject Comments from the Superintendent Meeting May 18, 2021 - Special School Board Meeting Type Information FEDERAL STATUTE: n/a FLORIDA STATUTE: n/a SCHOOL BOARD POLICY: n/a EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Superintendent will provide opening comments and introduce the topics for discussion. LEGAL APPROVAL: n/a CONTACT: Dr. Kamela Patton, Superintendent (239) 377-0212 File Attachments Agenda Topic Subject Appointment of a Hearing Officer in Accordance with F.S. 1006.28 and Board Policy 2520 Meeting May 18, 2021 - Special School Board Meeting Type Action Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Operating Budget Recommended Action Approve the appointment of a Hearing Officer for the anticipated K-5 ELA instructional materials hearing. FEDERAL STATUTE: n/a FLORIDA STATUTE: 1006.28 SCHOOL BOARD POLICY: 2520 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Board will review the resume of the person who has expressed interest in serving as a Hearing Officer in connection with an anticipated hearing concerning objections to the Board’s adoption of K-5 ELA instructional materials at the April 13, 2021, Board Meeting. Upon review and discussion, the Board will determine whether to appoint the Hearing Officer. LEGAL APPROVAL: This item was reviewed and approved by Jon Fishbane, District General Counsel. CONTACT: Jon Fishbane, District General Counsel (239) 377-0498 File Attachments 051821_HEARING OFFICER .pdf (181 KB) Motion & Voting A motion was made to appoint Steven V. Blount, Esq., as the hearing officer for the upcoming Instructional Materials Hearing. Motion by Jory Westberry, second by Roy M Terry. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Erick Carter, Stephanie Lucarelli, Jen Mitchell, Roy M Terry, Jory Westberry Closing Comments Subject School Board Comments Meeting May 18, 2021 - Special School Board Meeting Type Discussion, Information File Attachments Closing Comments Subject Report of the School Board Attorney Meeting May 18, 2021 - Special School Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments Closing Comments Subject Superintendent Comments Meeting May 18, 2021 - Special School Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments Adjournment Subject Adjournment Meeting May 18, 2021 - Special School Board Meeting Type Action Recommended Action Motion to adjourn. File Attachments Motion & Voting There being no further business, a motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 3:38 p.m. Motion by Roy M Terry, second by Jory Westberry. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Erick Carter, Stephanie Lucarelli, Jen Mitchell, Roy M Terry, Jory Westberry