Board meeting

4 Tuesday, September 24, 2024 Board meeting 'This is a public meeting' THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY GARLAND BOGGUS BOARD ROOM 426 SCHOOL STREET SEBRING, FLORIDA 33870 5:30 p.m. (or as soon thereafter as may be practicable) PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES If a person wishes to speak to the Board regarding an issue, please fill out a petition card located in the lobby and present it to the Board Secretary prior to the meeting. 1. OPENING ITEMS Subject A. Call to order and roll call of members Meeting Sep 24, 2024 - Board meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments Subject B. Character Word/Program: 'Self-Control' presented by Hill-Gustat Middle School Meeting Sep 24, 2024 - Board meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments Subject C. Highlands Highlights Meeting Sep 24, 2024 - Board meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments Subject D. Recognitions Meeting Sep 24, 2024 - Board meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments Subject E. Curriculum presentation Meeting Sep 24, 2024 - Board meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments Subject F. School Board Member committee reports Meeting Sep 24, 2024 - Board meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments Subject G. Presentation of petition, comments, concern or report Meeting Sep 24, 2024 - Board meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments Subject H. Superintendent's Report Meeting Sep 24, 2024 - Board meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments 2. ADOPT THE AGENDA 3. CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION Subject A. Request Approval of School Fundraisers for the 2024-2025 School Year Meeting Sep 24, 2024 - Board meeting Category 3. CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION Type Action Consent Recommended Action Request approval as submitted by Andrew G. Lethbridge Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 24-25 Fundraisers.pdf (2,717 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts 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 B. Consider approval of the Professional Learning Catalog Meeting Sep 24, 2024 - Board meeting Category 3. CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION Type Action Consent Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Dr. Carla Ball Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments Professional Learning Catalog 2024-2025.pdf (507 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts 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 C. Consider approval of the minutes of the September 5, 2024 workshop, and the September 10, 2024 Public Hearing on Final Budget and board meeting Meeting Sep 24, 2024 - Board meeting Category 3. CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve as revised. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Minutes of the September 10, 2024 Public Hearing will be brought to the board on October 8, 2024. File Attachments 09-05-24 - Workshop - Career and Technical Education.pdf (12 KB) 09-10-24 board meeting.pdf (79 KB) 4. CONSENT AGENDA - LEGAL Subject A. Consider approval of agreement between the School Board of Highlands County and the City of Sebring for the School Resource Officer Program Meeting Sep 24, 2024 - Board meeting Category 4. CONSENT AGENDA - LEGAL Type Action Consent Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted Tim Leeseberg. Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 2024-2025 SRD Agreement.pdf (199 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts 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. 5. CONSENT AGENDA - POLICIES 6. CONSENT AGENDA - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Subject A. Consider approval of School Improvement Plan for all elementary and secondary schools as submitted by Carey Conner Meeting Sep 24, 2024 - Board meeting Category 6. CONSENT AGENDA - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Type Action Consent Recommended Action Motion to Approve School Improvement Plan for all elementary and secondary schools as submitted by Carey Conner Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments Woodlawn Elem SIP.pdf (6,011 KB) Sun N Lake Elem SIP.pdf (254 KB) Sebring Middle SIP.pdf (247 KB) Sebring High SIP.pdf (6,485 KB) Memorial Elem SIP.pdf (14,358 KB) Park Elem SIP.pdf (248 KB) Lake Placid Middle SIP.pdf (6,547 KB) Lake Placid High SIP.pdf (5,413 KB) Lake Placide Elem SIP.pdf (252 KB) Lake Country Elem SIP.pdf (244 KB) Hill Gustate Middle SIP.pdf (259 KB) Highlands Virtual SIP.pdf (6,354 KB) Fred Wild Elem SIP.pdf (291 KB) CrackerTrail Elem SIP.pdf (258 KB) Avon Park Middle SIP.pdf (6,071 KB) Avon Elem SIP.pdf (256 KB) AvonParkHighSIP.pdf (5,719 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts 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 B. Consider approval of the Uniform Assessment Calendar for 24-25 School Year Meeting Sep 24, 2024 - Board meeting Category 6. CONSENT AGENDA - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Type Action Consent Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 28_HIGHLANDS_K12UniformAssessmentCalendar2425 2.pdf (379 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts 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 C. Consider approval of Out of State travel for Avon Park High School's FFA Chapter Members and Advisor to attend the FFA National Convention, October 22-26, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana Meeting Sep 24, 2024 - Board meeting Category 6. CONSENT AGENDA - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Type Action Consent Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Danielle Erwin Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments OOS FT NATIONAL FFA CONVENTION.pdf (368 KB) Projected Expenditures.pdf (30 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts 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 D. Consider approval of Out of State travel for Sebring High School's FFA Chapter Members and Advisors to attend the FFA National Convention, October 22-26, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana Meeting Sep 24, 2024 - Board meeting Category 6. CONSENT AGENDA - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Type Action Consent Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Danielle Erwin Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments SHS FFA NATIONAL CONVENTION 2425.pdf (211 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts 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 E. Consider approval of Out of State travel for Lake Placid Middle and Lake Placid High School's FFA Chapter Members, Advisors and Chaperones to attend the FFA National Convention, October 22-26, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana Meeting Sep 24, 2024 - Board meeting Category 6. CONSENT AGENDA - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Type Action Consent Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Danielle Erwin Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments LPHS FFA NATIONAL CONVENTION.pdf (109 KB) LPM FFA National Convention.pdf (228 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts 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. 7. CONSENT AGENDA - BUSINESS OPERATIONS Subject A. Consider Approval Monthly Financial Statement Ending June 30, 2024 Meeting Sep 24, 2024 - Board meeting Category 7. CONSENT AGENDA - BUSINESS OPERATIONS Type Action Consent Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Stephanie Hanks. Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments EXPENDITURE SUMMARY - JUNE 2024.pdf (81 KB) REVENUE SUMMARY - JUNE 2024.pdf (44 KB) TRIAL BALANCE - JUNE 2024.pdf (55 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts 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 B. Consider approval of budget amendments ending June 30, 2024. Meeting Sep 24, 2024 - Board meeting Category 7. CONSENT AGENDA - BUSINESS OPERATIONS Type Action Consent Recommended Action Motion to approve item as presented. Submitted by Anejlica Tinajero. Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments June 2024 Budget Revisions.pdf (2,528 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts 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. ACTION - APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 9. ACTION - ADMINISTRATION Subject A. Consider approval of the Superintendent's recommendation for personnel Meeting Sep 24, 2024 - Board meeting Category 9. ACTION - ADMINISTRATION Type Action Recommended Action Move to approve as submitted by Carla Ball Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Dr. Durrance seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 092424.pdf (152 KB) Subject B. Consider approval of expulsions Meeting Sep 24, 2024 - Board meeting Category 9. ACTION - ADMINISTRATION Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Mr. Timothy Leeseberg Mrs. Radonski moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. SBHC2425-007 Battery on School Board Employee SBHC2425-008 Battery of School Board Employee File Attachments 10. ACTION - LEGAL 11. ACTION - POLICIES 12. ACTION - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION 13. ACTION - BUSINESS OPERATIONS Subject A. Consider approval of 2024-2025 revised salary schedule. Meeting Sep 24, 2024 - Board meeting Category 13. ACTION - BUSINESS OPERATIONS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve item as presented. Submitted by Anjelica Tinajero. Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Dr. Durrance seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. The following changes are being proposed and are highlighted in yellow within the attached salary schedule: 1. On page 18, the following changes are being proposed: The payroll addenda code for the middle school Theater/drama supplement was incorrect and should be AB360. We have added a supplement, AB367 for HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) Advisor for all 3 High Schools. 2. On page 19, the language for advanced degrees was modified by Human Resources, according to the new Florida Statue language. 3. On page 20, the Nurse Instructor salary matrix has been added. The matrix is worked up from the Teacher Placement Schedule with the addition of a 5% Index; and also, please note, it is an 8 hour assignment, hence the higher annual salary. The starting hourly rate of $38.26 is calculated based on the starting teacher hourly rate of $36.44+5% Index (36.44x1.05=38.26). 4. On page 27, the following changes are being proposed: Change the assignment title of Campus Gate Monitor to Campus Monitor. With the new legislation, we are having to hire additional campus monitors, aside from the current gate monitors. Instead of adding a whole new position, we can just adjust the assignment description. Federal Programs is proposing we create a salary difference between the Clerk I and the Migrant Recruiters by increasing the Migrant Recruiter with no degree to a pay grade 8 and the Migrant Recruiter with Degree to a pay grade 9. The Clerk I is at a pay grade 7. This would create a 2% salary difference between the assignments. 5. On page 31, the verbiage for the retention incentive amounts of the Managerial and Specialized was added, as it was erroneously omitted. File Attachments 2024-2025_REVISED 09-24-24_SALARY SCHEDULE.pdf (415 KB) 14. EMERGENCY ITEMS 15. HCEA/HCESPA MEMBERS' COMMENTS 16. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY COMMENTS 17. BOARD MEMBER'S COMMENTS 18. ADJOURNMENT 19. NOTICE: If a person intends to appeal the Board’s decision with respect to any matter, or has any thought that an appeal may be taken, the person has the responsibility to ensure that a verbatim (word for word) record of the proceeding is made and that the record includes all testimony and evidence upon which an appeal is to be based. NOTICE: If you are a person with a disability who requires reasonable accommodations in order to attend a School Board meeting, please contact the ADA Coordinator, Carla J. Ball, Director of Human Resources at 863-471-5732 or 426 School St., Sebring, Florida 33870 at least 48 hours in advance of the event.