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School Board Quasi-Judicial Hearing Agenda 11:30 AM

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 · School board meeting record

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What the board considered

The Lee County School Board held a quasi-judicial hearing to address the employment status of a teacher. The board voted unanimously to suspend the employee without pay or benefits pending a formal administrative hearing.

Why it matters

The board's decision to suspend a teacher without pay pending an administrative hearing directly impacts the employment status and income of the individual involved.

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School Board Quasi-Judicial Hearing Agenda 11:30 AM — Minutes

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Recorded votes

2 recorded votes0 split

Split votes (0)

Every recorded vote passed unanimously.

A. Order of Business (1)

Voting yes on all of these (6)

Samuel Fisheryes

Melisa Giovannelliyes

William Ribbleyes

Debbie Jordanyes

Jada Flemingyes

Vanessa Chavianoyes

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Approval of the Agenda as the Order of Business.

Yes: 6
No: 0
Absent: 0

B. Superintendent's Recommendation (1)

Voting yes on all of these (6)

Samuel Fisheryes

Melisa Giovannelliyes

William Ribbleyes

Debbie Jordanyes

Jada Flemingyes

Vanessa Chavianoyes

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Petition for Termination of Deborah Manafov

Yes: 6
No: 0
Absent: 0

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Debbie Jordan

School Board Member

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2 recorded votes

Recorded voteItem A.2
Approval of the Agenda as the Order of Business. - Voted yes; the record reports passed.
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Recorded voteItem B.1
Petition for Termination of Deborah Manafov - Voted yes on the motion “Approval of suspension without pay and benefits pending the outcome of the DOAH hearing.”; the record reports passed.
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Minutes textSchool Board Quasi-Judicial Hearing Agenda 11:30 AM — Minutes

3 Tuesday, April 8, 2025 School Board Quasi-Judicial Hearing Agenda 11:30 AM Lee County Public Education Center 2855 Colonial Blvd. Fort Myers, Florida 33966-1012 (239) 334-1102 www.leeschools.net A. Order of Business Subject 1. Call to Order - Debbie Jordan, Presiding Board Member Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - School Board Quasi-Judicial Hearing Agenda 11:30 AM Category A. Order of Business Type Information, Procedural File Attachments Subject 2. Approval of the Agenda as the Order of Business. Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - School Board Quasi-Judicial Hearing Agenda 11:30 AM Category A. Order of Business Type Action, Procedural Recommended Action Approval of the Agenda as the Order of Business. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of the Agenda as the Order of Business. Motion by Jada Fleming, second by Vanessa Chaviano. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Samuel Fisher, Melisa Giovannelli, William Ribble, Debbie Jordan, Jada Fleming, Vanessa Chaviano B. Superintendent's Recommendation Subject 1. Petition for Termination of Deborah Manafov Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - School Board Quasi-Judicial Hearing Agenda 11:30 AM Category B. Superintendent's Recommendation Type Action Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source There is no fiscal impact to the District for this approval. Recommended Action Approval of suspension without pay and benefits pending the outcome of the DOAH hearing. Attached is a Petition for Termination of Employment of Deborah Manafov, a teacher. The Petition was served via email and outlines the grounds for termination. The employee, through counsel, has requested a hearing before the Florida Division of Administrative Hearings. There are 6 PDF attachments. [Contact Person: Robert Dodig, Esq., Assistant School Board Attorney, HR] File Attachments 2025.03.03 Petition for Termination - Deborah Manafov.pdf (459 KB) 3210.01 - Ethics in Education.pdf (138 KB) 3210 - Standards of Ethical Conduct.pdf (138 KB) 6A-10.081 - Principals of Professional Conduct for the Education Profession in Florida.pdf (125 KB) 6A-5.056 - Criteria for Suspension and Dismissal.pdf (124 KB) D. Manafov DOAH; Attorney Herdman & Vicari.pdf (32 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of suspension without pay and benefits pending the outcome of the DOAH hearing. Motion by Melisa Giovannelli, second by William Ribble. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Samuel Fisher, Melisa Giovannelli, William Ribble, Debbie Jordan, Jada Fleming, Vanessa Chaviano C. Adjournment

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