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Regular Meeting (Clewiston)

Tuesday, November 1, 2022 · School board meeting record

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What the board considered

The Hendry County School Board held a regular meeting in Clewiston to approve routine personnel, financial, and operational items. The board also recognized long-term staff and high-achieving students, and heard public comments on district policies and school-specific complaints.

Why it matters

The board approved $126,398.81 in district purchases and finalized personnel recommendations, directly impacting school operations and staffing for the 2022-2023 school year.

What happens next

No later meeting or follow-up date is stated in the reviewed record.

An official outcome record - an action agenda or minutes - is published for this meeting.

Recorded votes

13 recorded votes2 split

Split votes (2)

Minutes - October 18, 2022

Motion: Motion to approve Minutes of October 18, 2022 as presented.

Moved by Dwayne E Brown · Seconded by Jon Basquin

Total

5

Yes
4
No
1
Absent
0

Personnel Recommendations

Motion: Motion to approve Personnel Recommendations as presented.

Moved by Jon Basquin · Seconded by Stephanie Busin

Total

5

Yes
4
No
1
Absent
0

4. Consent Agenda (7)

Voting yes on all of these (5)

Approval of Purchases

Yes
5
No
0
Absent
0

Donations

Yes
5
No
0
Absent
0

MOU between The School Board of Hendry County and Winn-Dixie Pharmacy

Yes
5
No
0
Absent
0

MOU between The School Board of Hendry County and The Florida Department of Health

Yes
5
No
0
Absent
0

Liberty University, Inc. Clinical Affiliation Agreement Counselor Education & Family Studies

Yes
5
No
0
Absent
0

Revision to the 2022-2023 Student Code of Conduct

Yes
5
No
0
Absent
0

2022-23 District Best Practices Assessment

Yes
5
No
0
Absent
0

5. Action Items (2)

Voting yes on all of these (5)

New Allocation - Adult Education Navigator

Yes
5
No
0
Absent
0

New Allocation - CDL Class A Instructor

Yes
5
No
0
Absent
0

6. Old Business (1)

Voting yes on all of these (5)

School Board Resolution Protecting the Corporate Entity of the Board

Yes
5
No
0
Absent
0

7. Board Member Business (1)

Voting yes on all of these (5)

WALK ON - Purchase of Toyota Seina Van

Yes
5
No
0
Absent
0

School district

People and votes

Amanda Nelson

School Board Member

Open person dossier

13 recorded votes

  1. Recorded vote

    Minutes - October 18, 2022 - Voted yes on the motion “Motion to approve Minutes of October 18, 2022 as presented.”; the record reports passed.

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  2. Recorded vote

    Personnel Recommendations - Voted yes on the motion “Motion to approve Personnel Recommendations as presented.”; the record reports passed.

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  3. Recorded vote

    Approval of Purchases - Voted yes on the motion “Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented.”; the record reports passed.

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  4. Recorded vote

    Donations - Voted yes on the motion “Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented.”; the record reports passed.

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  5. Recorded vote

    MOU between The School Board of Hendry County and Winn-Dixie Pharmacy - Voted yes on the motion “Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented.”; the record reports passed.

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  6. Recorded vote

    MOU between The School Board of Hendry County and The Florida Department of Health - Voted yes on the motion “Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented.”; the record reports passed.

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  7. Recorded vote

    Liberty University, Inc. Clinical Affiliation Agreement Counselor Education & Family Studies - Voted yes on the motion “Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented.”; the record reports passed.

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  8. Recorded vote

    Revision to the 2022-2023 Student Code of Conduct - Voted yes on the motion “Motion to approve the revised 2022-23 Student Code of Conduct as presented.”; the record reports passed.

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  9. Recorded vote

    2022-23 District Best Practices Assessment - Voted yes on the motion “Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented.”; the record reports passed.

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  10. Recorded vote

    New Allocation - Adult Education Navigator - Voted yes on the motion “Motion to approve New Allocation for Workforce Development Adult Education Navigator.”; the record reports passed.

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  11. Recorded vote

    New Allocation - CDL Class A Instructor - Voted yes on the motion “Motion to Approve New Allocation for Workforce Development CDL Cass A Instructor.”; the record reports passed.

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  12. Recorded vote

    School Board Resolution Protecting the Corporate Entity of the Board - Voted yes on the motion “Motion to table School Board Resolution protecting the corporate entity of the Board until the first meeting in December.”; the record reports passed.

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  13. Recorded vote

    WALK ON - Purchase of Toyota Seina Van - Voted yes on the motion “Motion to approve the Walk On Request for the purchase of a Toyota Seina Van”; the record reports passed.

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Record text

No recording or transcript is held for this meeting.

4 Tuesday, November 1, 2022 Regular Meeting (Clewiston) Hendry County School Board School Board Meeting Room 435 E. Circle Dr., Clewiston, FL 5:30 p.m. 1. Meeting Opening Subject A. Call to Order Meeting Nov 1, 2022 - Regular Meeting (Clewiston) Category 1. Meeting Opening Type Procedural File Attachments Subject B. Invocation and Pledge Meeting Nov 1, 2022 - Regular Meeting (Clewiston) Category 1. Meeting Opening Type Procedural File Attachments 2. Recognitions Subject A. In Appreciation for Barbara McLendon Meeting Nov 1, 2022 - Regular Meeting (Clewiston) Category 2. Recognitions Type Recognition Superintendent Swindle and Board Members will recognize Mrs. Barbara McLendon, Clewiston High School Secretary/Bookkeeper for 38 years of faithful service to Hendry County School District. Mrs. McLendon's last day is November 1, 2022. File Attachments Subject B. Recognition - FSA Presentations Meeting Nov 1, 2022 - Regular Meeting (Clewiston) Category 2. Recognitions Type Information The Superintendent and Board members will recognize students from Central Elementary School, Eastside Elementary School, Westside Elementary School and Clewiston Middle School who scored a Level 5 on the Florida Standard Assessment (FSA) in Reading, Math and Science as well as students who achieved a perfect score on the FSA in the 2021-22 school year. File Attachments 3. Citizen Comment on Agenda Items Subject A. Citizen Comment on Agenda Items Meeting Nov 1, 2022 - Regular Meeting (Clewiston) Category 3. Citizen Comment on Agenda Items Type Procedural Citizen Roly Gonzalez came to address the Board Regarding the Resolution to Protect the Corporate Entity of the Board. Citizen Ashley Smith came to address the Board with a complaint against Eastside Elementary. File Attachments 4. Consent Agenda Subject A. Minutes - October 18, 2022 Meeting Nov 1, 2022 - Regular Meeting (Clewiston) Category 4. Consent Agenda Type Action, Minutes Preferred Date Nov 01, 2022 Absolute Date Nov 01, 2022 Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented. Minutes View Minutes for Oct 18, 2022 - Regular Meeting (LaBelle) Goals Goal 4 - Family & Community Engagement Board Member Stephanie Busin requested the Minutes of October 18, 2022 be moved from the Consent Agenda to Action Item C. File Attachments 4.A. 10.18.2022 - Regular Session.pdf (264 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve Minutes of October 18, 2022 as presented. Motion by Dwayne E Brown, second by Jon Basquin. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Amanda Nelson, Jon Basquin, Paul Samerdyke, Dwayne E Brown Nay: Stephanie Busin Subject B. Personnel Recommendations Meeting Nov 1, 2022 - Regular Meeting (Clewiston) Category 4. Consent Agenda Type Action Preferred Date Nov 01, 2022 Absolute Date Nov 01, 2022 Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Recommended Action Motion to approve Personnel Recommendations as presented. Goals Goal 5 - Fiscal Stewardship Goal 3 - Teacher Recruitment & Retention Goal 2 - School Culture & Climate Board Member Stephanie Busin requested the Personnel Recommendations be removed from the Consent Agenda to Action Item D. File Attachments 4.B. Personnel Recommendations.pdf (109 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve Personnel Recommendations as presented. Motion by Jon Basquin, second by Stephanie Busin. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Amanda Nelson, Jon Basquin, Paul Samerdyke, Dwayne E Brown Nay: Stephanie Busin Subject C. Approval of Purchases Meeting Nov 1, 2022 - Regular Meeting (Clewiston) Category 4. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Nov 01, 2022 Absolute Date Nov 01, 2022 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $126,398.81 Budgeted Yes Recommended Action Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented. Goals Goal 4 - Family & Community Engagement Goal 2 - School Culture & Climate Goal 3 - Teacher Recruitment & Retention Goal 1 - Academic Achievement Goal 5 - Fiscal Stewardship File Attachments 4.C. Board List - Approval of Purchases.pdf (109 KB) 4.C. Approval of Purchases.pdf (193 KB) PO8122300086 - AccuAir - Agenda Request.pdf (2,656 KB) PO8412300094 - Playmore Recreational Products - Playmore Recreational Products - CES.pdf (2,656 KB) PO9142300077 - Continental PressAgenda Request - Req # 30658.pdf (2,676 KB) PO0622300075 - Lake Welding Supplies Inc..pdf (2,675 KB) Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and are acted on by the Board of Trustees in one motion. There is no discussion of these items before the board vote unless a member of the board, staff, or public requests specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar. It is understood that the administration recommends approval on all consent Items. Each item on the Consent Calendar approved by the board shall be deemed to have been considered in full and adopted as recommended. Motion & Voting Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented. Motion by Dwayne E Brown, second by Stephanie Busin. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Stephanie Busin, Amanda Nelson, Jon Basquin, Paul Samerdyke, Dwayne E Brown Subject D. Donations Meeting Nov 1, 2022 - Regular Meeting (Clewiston) Category 4. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Nov 01, 2022 Absolute Date Nov 01, 2022 Recommended Action Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented. Goals Goal 4 - Family & Community Engagement Goal 2 - School Culture & Climate File Attachments 4.D. Donations.pdf (77 KB) Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and are acted on by the Board of Trustees in one motion. There is no discussion of these items before the board vote unless a member of the board, staff, or public requests specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar. It is understood that the administration recommends approval on all consent Items. Each item on the Consent Calendar approved by the board shall be deemed to have been considered in full and adopted as recommended. Motion & Voting Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented. Motion by Dwayne E Brown, second by Stephanie Busin. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Stephanie Busin, Amanda Nelson, Jon Basquin, Paul Samerdyke, Dwayne E Brown Subject E. MOU between The School Board of Hendry County and Winn-Dixie Pharmacy Meeting Nov 1, 2022 - Regular Meeting (Clewiston) Category 4. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Nov 01, 2022 Absolute Date Nov 01, 2022 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source N/A Recommended Action Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented. Goals Goal 4 - Family & Community Engagement Goal 1 - Academic Achievement File Attachments MOU_Hendry Schools and Winn Dixie Pharmacy.pdf (101 KB) 4.E. MOU WinnDixie Pharmacy - Agenda Request.pdf (2,579 KB) Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and are acted on by the Board of Trustees in one motion. There is no discussion of these items before the board vote unless a member of the board, staff, or public requests specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar. It is understood that the administration recommends approval on all consent Items. Each item on the Consent Calendar approved by the board shall be deemed to have been considered in full and adopted as recommended. Motion & Voting Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented. Motion by Dwayne E Brown, second by Stephanie Busin. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Stephanie Busin, Amanda Nelson, Jon Basquin, Paul Samerdyke, Dwayne E Brown Subject F. MOU between The School Board of Hendry County and The Florida Department of Health Meeting Nov 1, 2022 - Regular Meeting (Clewiston) Category 4. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Nov 01, 2022 Absolute Date Nov 01, 2022 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source N/A File Attachments MOU_Hendry Schools and Dep of Health.pdf (155 KB) 4.F. MOU Dept of Health - Agenda Request.pdf (2,673 KB) Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and are acted on by the Board of Trustees in one motion. There is no discussion of these items before the board vote unless a member of the board, staff, or public requests specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar. It is understood that the administration recommends approval on all consent Items. Each item on the Consent Calendar approved by the board shall be deemed to have been considered in full and adopted as recommended. Motion & Voting Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented. Motion by Dwayne E Brown, second by Stephanie Busin. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Stephanie Busin, Amanda Nelson, Jon Basquin, Paul Samerdyke, Dwayne E Brown Subject G. Liberty University, Inc. Clinical Affiliation Agreement Counselor Education & Family Studies Meeting Nov 1, 2022 - Regular Meeting (Clewiston) Category 4. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Nov 01, 2022 Absolute Date Nov 01, 2022 Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented. Goals Goal 3 - Teacher Recruitment & Retention Goal 2 - School Culture & Climate Goal 1 - Academic Achievement File Attachments Agenda Request Form - Liberty University.pdf (2,579 KB) 4.G. Liberty University - SCH COUN Agreement HIPAA Form.pdf (180 KB) 4.G. Liberty University - SCH COUN Student Counselor Agreement and Acknowledgement Form.pdf (84 KB) 4.G. Liberty University - SCH COUN Affiliation Agreement-Hendry County Schools.pdf (291 KB) 4.G. Liberty University - SCH COUN Agreement Addendum-Hendry County Schools.pdf (89 KB) Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and are acted on by the Board of Trustees in one motion. There is no discussion of these items before the board vote unless a member of the board, staff, or public requests specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar. It is understood that the administration recommends approval on all consent Items. Each item on the Consent Calendar approved by the board shall be deemed to have been considered in full and adopted as recommended. Motion & Voting Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented. Motion by Dwayne E Brown, second by Stephanie Busin. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Stephanie Busin, Amanda Nelson, Jon Basquin, Paul Samerdyke, Dwayne E Brown Subject H. Revision to the 2022-2023 Student Code of Conduct Meeting Nov 1, 2022 - Regular Meeting (Clewiston) Category 4. Consent Agenda Type Action Preferred Date Nov 01, 2022 Absolute Date Nov 01, 2022 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source NA Recommended Action Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented. Goals Goal 2 - School Culture & Climate Goal 3 - Teacher Recruitment & Retention Goal 1 - Academic Achievement The revision on the 2022-2023 HCSD Student Code of Conduct includes the addition of language that affirms the districts commitment to Positive Behavior and Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and explicitly prohibits the use of corporal punishment per Board policy 5600. Board Member Stephanie Busin requested the Revisions to the 2022-23 Student Code of Conduct be removed from the Consent Agenda to Action Item E. File Attachments 4.H. Revisions to the 2022-23 Student Code of Conduct - Agenda Request.pdf (944 KB) 4.H. 2022-23 Student Code of Conduct Revised.pdf (1,040 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the revised 2022-23 Student Code of Conduct as presented. Motion by Jon Basquin, second by Paul Samerdyke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Stephanie Busin, Amanda Nelson, Jon Basquin, Paul Samerdyke, Dwayne E Brown Subject I. 2022-23 District Best Practices Assessment Meeting Nov 1, 2022 - Regular Meeting (Clewiston) Category 4. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Nov 01, 2022 Absolute Date Nov 01, 2022 Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented. Goals Goal 2 - School Culture & Climate Agenda Item Detail is exempt under Florida Statute. File Attachments Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and are acted on by the Board of Trustees in one motion. There is no discussion of these items before the board vote unless a member of the board, staff, or public requests specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar. It is understood that the administration recommends approval on all consent Items. Each item on the Consent Calendar approved by the board shall be deemed to have been considered in full and adopted as recommended. Motion & Voting Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented. Motion by Dwayne E Brown, second by Stephanie Busin. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Stephanie Busin, Amanda Nelson, Jon Basquin, Paul Samerdyke, Dwayne E Brown 5. Action Items Subject A. New Allocation - Adult Education Navigator Meeting Nov 1, 2022 - Regular Meeting (Clewiston) Category 5. Action Items Type Action Preferred Date Nov 01, 2022 Absolute Date Nov 01, 2022 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $22,381.63 Budgeted Yes Budget Source General Fund - Workforce 50% FutureMakers Coalition 50% Recommended Action Motion to approve New Allocation for Workforce Development Adult Education Navigator. Goals Goal 4 - Family & Community Engagement Goal 3 - Teacher Recruitment & Retention Goal 1 - Academic Achievement File Attachments Board Meeting Agenda Request Form -Navigator Allocation.pdf (2,579 KB) Navigator Job Description.pdf (214 KB) 5.A. 11.1.22 New Allocations - Adult Education Navigator.pdf (65 KB) 5.A. New Allocation - Adult Education Navigator.pdf (21 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve New Allocation for Workforce Development Adult Education Navigator. Motion by Jon Basquin, second by Stephanie Busin. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Stephanie Busin, Amanda Nelson, Jon Basquin, Paul Samerdyke, Dwayne E Brown Subject B. New Allocation - CDL Class A Instructor Meeting Nov 1, 2022 - Regular Meeting (Clewiston) Category 5. Action Items Type Action Preferred Date Nov 01, 2022 Absolute Date Nov 01, 2022 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $5,025.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source General Fund - Workforce Recommended Action Motion to Approve New Allocation for Workforce Development CDL Cass A Instructor. Goals Goal 4 - Family & Community Engagement Goal 3 - Teacher Recruitment & Retention Goal 1 - Academic Achievement File Attachments Board Meeting Agenda Request Form -CDL.pdf (2,579 KB) 5.A. New Allocation - CDL Class A Instructor.pdf (19 KB) 5.B. Class A CDL Instructor Job Description.pdf (111 KB) 5.B. 11.1.22 New Allocations - Class A CDL Instructor.pdf (62 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to Approve New Allocation for Workforce Development CDL Cass A Instructor. Motion by Jon Basquin, second by Dwayne E Brown. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Stephanie Busin, Amanda Nelson, Jon Basquin, Paul Samerdyke, Dwayne E Brown 6. Old Business Subject A. School Board Resolution Protecting the Corporate Entity of the Board Meeting Nov 1, 2022 - Regular Meeting (Clewiston) Category 6. Old Business Type Action Preferred Date Nov 01, 2022 Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Motion to table School Board Resolution protecting the corporate entity of the Board until the first meeting in December. File Attachments 6.A. School Board Resolution Protecting the Corporate Entity of the Board.pdf (3,133 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to table School Board Resolution protecting the corporate entity of the Board until the first meeting in December. Motion by Jon Basquin, second by Paul Samerdyke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Stephanie Busin, Amanda Nelson, Jon Basquin, Paul Samerdyke, Dwayne E Brown 7. Board Member Business Subject A. WALK ON - Purchase of Toyota Seina Van Meeting Nov 1, 2022 - Regular Meeting (Clewiston) Category 7. Board Member Business Type Action Preferred Date Nov 01, 2022 Absolute Date Nov 01, 2022 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $36,097.00 Budgeted Yes Recommended Action Motion to approve the Walk On Request for the purchase of a Toyota Seina Van Superintendent Swindle Walked on a request for approval of the purchase of a Toyota Seina Van. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Walk On Request for the purchase of a Toyota Seina Van Motion by Stephanie Busin, second by Paul Samerdyke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Stephanie Busin, Amanda Nelson, Jon Basquin, Paul Samerdyke, Dwayne E Brown 8. Adjournment Subject A. Adjourn Meeting Nov 1, 2022 - Regular Meeting (Clewiston) Category 8. Adjournment Type There being no further business to come before the Board, Chairwoman Nelson adjourned the meeting at 6:44 p.m. File Attachments 9. Executive Session if Needed Subject A. Executive Session if Needed Meeting Nov 1, 2022 - Regular Meeting (Clewiston) Category 9. Executive Session if Needed Type The Board will go in to Executive Session if needed to discuss issues exempt by Florida Statutes. File Attachments

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