Board Meeting

4 Tuesday, November 11, 2025 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 Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments Subject B. Resilience Word: 'Perseverance' presented by Avon Elementary School Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type Presentation File Attachments Subject C. Highlands Highlights Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments Subject D. Recognitions: Art in the Capitol District Champion Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type Presentation File Attachments Subject E. Curriculum presentation Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments Subject F. School Board Member committee reports Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments Subject G. Presentation of petition, comments, concern or report Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments Subject H. Superintendent's Report Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments 2. ADOPT THE AGENDA 3. CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION Subject A. Consider approval of minutes of the October 21 board meeting minutes Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 3. CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 10-21-25 board meeting.pdf (78 KB) 4. CONSENT AGENDA - LEGAL 5. CONSENT AGENDA - POLICIES 6. CONSENT AGENDA - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Subject A. Consider approval of renewal agreement between School Board of Highlands County and Relationships Under Construction for the 2025-2026 school year Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - 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. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 25-26 School Board Contract.pdf (4,077 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 8. ACTION - APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 9. ACTION - ADMINISTRATION Subject A. Consider approval of the Superintendent's recommendation for personnel Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 9. ACTION - ADMINISTRATION Type Action Recommended Action Approve as submitted by Dr. Carla Ball Mr. Whidden moved to approve as revised. Mrs. Howerton seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments Page 4 - Revised.pdf (134 KB) 111125.pdf (131 KB) Subject B. Consider approval of agreement between the School Board of Highlands County and The Southern Group Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 9. ACTION - ADMINISTRATION Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mrs. Radonski seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments TSG FL Contract.pdf (333 KB) Subject C. Recommendation to approve early termination of Employee Health Center Agreement contract with TCMA Care LLC Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 9. ACTION - ADMINISTRATION Type Action Recommended Action Approve as submitted by Andrew G. Lethbridge Mrs. Howerton moved to approve as revised. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments Revised - Termination Agreement TCMA 2025.pdf (240 KB) Termination Agreement TCMA.pdf (191 KB) Subject D. Consider Approval of Expulsions/Academy Placements Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 9. ACTION - ADMINISTRATION Type Action Recommended Action Consider Approval of Expulsions/Academy Placements as presented by Mr. John Varady Mrs. Radonski moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. SBHC2526-019 Drug Use/Possession SBHC2526-035 Drug Use/Possession SBHC2526-036 Other Major SBHC2526-037 Other Major SBHC2526-039 Drug Use/Possession SBHC2526-041 Threat/Intimidation SBHC2526-042 Drug Use/Possession SBHC2526-045 Drug Use/Possession SBHC2526-046 Drug Use/Possession SBHC2526-049 Threat/Intimidation File Attachments Subject E. Recommend motion to approve one time FLEHT capitalization fee of $10,000 to the Florida Educator Health Trust and $22.25 per covered employee per month and authorize Superintendent or Designee to effectuate the district’s participation including execution and delivery of any necessary documentation. Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 9. ACTION - ADMINISTRATION Type Action Recommended Action Approve as submitted by Andrew G. Lethbridge Mrs. Radonski moved to approve. Mrs. Howerton seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments Highlands Executed PA Sept 2025.pdf (195 KB) FLEHT Fee Structure.pdf (684 KB) 10. ACTION - LEGAL 11. ACTION - POLICIES Subject A. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 0100 - Definitions Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Radonski moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 0100 - Definitions.pdf (147 KB) Proof of publication - Adoption.pdf (471 KB) Subject B. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 0131.1 - Technical Corrections Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 0131.1 - Technical Corrections.pdf (95 KB) Proof of publication - Adoption.pdf (471 KB) Subject C. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 0143.1 - Residence Areas Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Radonski moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 0143.1 - Residence Areas.pdf (88 KB) Proof of publication - Adoption.pdf (471 KB) Subject D. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 0165 - Meetings Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mr. Martin moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 0165 - Meetings.pdf (160 KB) Proof of publication - Adoption.pdf (471 KB) Subject E. Consider approval of the deletion of School Board Policy 0165.2 Regular Meetings Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mrs. Radonski seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. The deletions of Bylaws 0165.2, 0165.3 and 0166 are designed to streamline the policies related to Board meetings. Instead of having separate policies for regular meetings, special/emergency meetings, and exempt meetings, policies are incorporated in 0165. File Attachments 0165.2 Regular Meetings.pdf (82 KB) Proof of publication - Adoption.pdf (471 KB) Subject F. Consider approval of the deletion of School Board Policy 0165.3 - Special and Emergency Meetings Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mr. Martin moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. The deletions of Bylaws 0165.2, 0165.3 and 0166 are designed to streamline the policies related to Board meetings. Instead of having separate policies for regular meetings, special/emergency meetings, and exempt meetings, policies are incorporated in 0165. File Attachments 0165.3 - Special and Emergency Meetings.pdf (103 KB) Proof of publication - Adoption.pdf (471 KB) Subject G. Consider approval of the deletion of School Board Policy 0166 - Exempt Meetings Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mr. Whidden moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. The deletions of Bylaws 0165.2, 0165.3 and 0166 are designed to streamline the policies related to Board meetings. Instead of having separate policies for regular meetings, special/emergency meetings, and exempt meetings, policies are incorporated in 0165. File Attachments 0166 - Exempt Meetings.pdf (102 KB) Proof of publication - Adoption.pdf (471 KB) Subject H. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 1124 - Drug-Free Workplace Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mrs. Radonski seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried File Attachments 1124 - Drug-Free Workplace.pdf (129 KB) Proof of publication - Adoption.pdf (471 KB) Subject I. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 1139 - Educator Misconduct Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mr. Whidden moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 1139 - Educator Misconduct. - revised August 19, 2025.pdf (90 KB) Proof of publication - Adoption.pdf (471 KB) Subject J. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 2120 - School Improvement Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Radonski moved to approve. Mrs. Howerton seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried File Attachments 2120 - School Improvement.pdf (128 KB) Proof of publication - Adoption.pdf (471 KB) Subject K. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 2125 - School Advisory Councils for School Improvement and Accountability Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mr. Whidden moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 2125 - School Advisory Councils for School Improvement and Accountability.pdf (128 KB) Proof of publication - Adoption.pdf (471 KB) Subject L. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 2128 - District Advisory Council Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mr. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 2128 - District Advisory Council.pdf (101 KB) Proof of publication - Adoption.pdf (471 KB) Subject M. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 2280 - Physical Education Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Radonski moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 2280 - Physical Education.pdf (104 KB) Proof of publication - Adoption.pdf (471 KB) Subject N. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 2340 - Field and Other School-Sponsored Trips Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mr. Whidden moved to approve. Mrs. Radonski seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 2340 - Field and Other School-Sponsored Trips.pdf (155 KB) Proof of publication - Adoption.pdf (471 KB) Subject O. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 2411 - Guidance and Counseling Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 2411 - Guidance and Counseling.pdf (82 KB) Proof of publication - Adoption.pdf (471 KB) Subject P. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 2421 - Career and Technical Education Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Radonski moved to approve. Mrs. Howerton seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 2421 - Career and Technical Education.pdf (157 KB) Proof of publication - Adoption.pdf (471 KB) Subject Q. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 2423 - School-To-Work Program Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mr. Whidden moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 2423 - School-To-Work Program.pdf (143 KB) Proof of publication - Adoption.pdf (471 KB) Subject R. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 2460 - Exceptional Student Education Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 2460 - Exceptional Student Education.pdf (185 KB) Proof of publication - Adoption.pdf (471 KB) Subject S. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 2520 - Selection and Adoption of Instructional Materials Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Radonski moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 2520 - Selection and Adoption of Instructional Materials.pdf (156 KB) Proof of publication - Adoption.pdf (471 KB) Subject T. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 3124 - Drug-Free Workplace Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 3124 - Drug-Free Workplace.pdf (127 KB) Proof of publication - Adoption.pdf (471 KB) Subject U. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 3139 - Educator Misconduct Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 3139 - Educator Misconduct - revised August 19, 2025.pdf (99 KB) Proof of publication - Adoption.pdf (471 KB) Subject V. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 3430.03 - Sick Leave Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Radonski moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 3430.03 - Sick Leave.pdf (128 KB) Proof of publication - Adoption.pdf (471 KB) Subject W. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 4124 - Drug-Free Workplace Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mrs. Radonski seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 4124 - Drug-Free Workplace.pdf (128 KB) Proof of publication - Adoption.pdf (471 KB) Subject X. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 4362 - Anti-Harassment Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mr. Martin moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 4362 - Anti-Harassment.pdf (211 KB) Proof of publication - Adoption.pdf (471 KB) Subject Y. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 4425 - Nursing Mothers Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mrs. Radonski seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 4425 - Nursing Mothers.pdf (93 KB) Proof of publication - Adoption.pdf (471 KB) Subject Z. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 5410.01 - Promotion, Acceleration, Placement, and Retention Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Radonski moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 5410.01 - Promotion, Acceleration, Placement, and Retention.pdf (185 KB) Proof of publication - Adoption.pdf (471 KB) Subject AA. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 5460 - Graduation Requirements Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 5460 - Graduation Requirements.pdf (174 KB) Proof of publication - Adoption.pdf (471 KB) Subject BB. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 5463 - Credits from Other Schools Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Radonski moved to approve. Mrs. Howerton seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 5463 - Credits from Other Schools.pdf (117 KB) Proof of publication - Adoption.pdf (471 KB) Subject CC. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 5465 - General Education Development (GED) Tests Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mr. Martin moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 5465 - General Education Development (GED) Tests.pdf (106 KB) Proof of publication - Adoption.pdf (471 KB) Subject DD. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 5780 - Student and Parent Rights Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mr. Whidden moved to approve. Mrs. Radonski seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 5780 - Student and Parent Rights.pdf (297 KB) Proof of publication - Adoption.pdf (471 KB) Subject EE. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 6144 - Investments Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Radonski moved to approve. Mrs. Howerton seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 6144 - Investments.pdf (238 KB) Proof of publication - Adoption.pdf (471 KB) Subject FF. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 7101 - Building Permits and the Code Enforcement Office Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 7101 - Building Permits and the Code Enforcement Office.pdf (134 KB) Proof of publication - Adoption.pdf (471 KB) Subject GG. Consider approval of the deletion of School Board Policy 7110 - Student Accommodation Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 7110 - Student Accommodation.pdf (114 KB) Proof of publication - Adoption.pdf (471 KB) Subject HH. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 7240 - Site Acquisition Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Radonski moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 7240 - Site Acquisition.pdf (125 KB) Proof of publication - Adoption.pdf (471 KB) Subject II. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 7250 - Commemoration and Naming of School Facilities Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 7250 - Commemoration and Naming of School Facilities.pdf (109 KB) Proof of publication - Adoption.pdf (471 KB) Subject JJ. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 8280 - Nursing Mothers Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mrs. Radonski seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 8280 - Nursing Mothers.pdf (93 KB) Proof of publication - Adoption.pdf (471 KB) Subject KK. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 8405 - School Safety and Security Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mr. Whidden moved to approve. Mrs. Radonski seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 8405 - School Safety and Security.pdf (222 KB) Proof of publication - Adoption.pdf (471 KB) Subject LL. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 8406 - Reports of Suspicious Activity and Potential Threats to Schools Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 8406 - Reports of Suspicious Activity and Potential Threats to Schools.pdf (123 KB) Proof of publication - Adoption.pdf (471 KB) Subject MM. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 8407 - Safe-School Officers Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Radonski moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 8407 - Safe-School Officers.pdf (135 KB) Proof of publication - Adoption.pdf (471 KB) Subject NN. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 8431 - Preparedness for Toxic Hazard and Asbestos Hazard Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 8431 - Preparedness for Toxic Hazard and Asbestos Hazard.pdf (125 KB) Proof of publication - Adoption.pdf (471 KB) Subject OO. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 8500 - Food Service Program Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mr. Martin moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 8500 - Food Service Program.pdf (237 KB) Proof of publication - Adoption.pdf (471 KB) Subject PP. Consider approval of adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 8531 - Free and Reduced-Price Meals Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 8531 - Free and Reduced-Price Meals.pdf (118 KB) Proof of publication - Adoption.pdf (471 KB) Subject QQ. Consider approval of the deletion of School Board Policy 8540 - Vending Machines Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 8540 - Vending Machines.pdf (110 KB) Proof of publication - Adoption.pdf (471 KB) Subject RR. Consider approval of the deletion of School Board Policy 8550 - Competitive Food Sales Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mr. Whidden moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 8550 - Competitive Food Sales.pdf (114 KB) Proof of publication - Adoption.pdf (471 KB) 12. ACTION - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Subject A. Review/discuss previously declined Hardship Out of Zone Transfer Appeals pursuant to the School Board of Highlands County Student Assignment, Enrollment and Choice Plan Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 12. ACTION - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Type Action Recommended Action Submitted by Melissa Blackman, Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services. No action taken. Waivers remain denied. File Attachments 13. ACTION - BUSINESS OPERATIONS Subject A. Consider approval to reduce the deposit on ITB#SBHC2526-01 from $10,000 to $1,000. Meeting Nov 11, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 13. ACTION - BUSINESS OPERATIONS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve item as presented. Submitted by Anjelica Tinajero. Mrs. Radonski moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 2526-01 Revised Sale of Real Surplus Property with lower deposit.pdf (1,353 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.