Business Meeting

1 Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Business Meeting Aquilina Howell Center 3955 W. Pensacola Street Tallahassee FL 32304 6:00 PM 1. Opening Items Subject 1.01 Pledge of Allegiance - Siri Davidi, LCSB Student School Board Member Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 1. Opening Items Type File Attachments Subject 1.02 Thought for the Day - Siri Davidi, LCSB Student School Board Member Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 1. Opening Items Type File Attachments 2. Superintendent's Spotlight Subject 2.01 Historical Markers at Leon County Schools Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 2. Superintendent's Spotlight Type Delatre Jordan Hollinger, Co Executive Director of the Florida Civil Rights Museum Jacquelyn Perkins, Co-Director of the Florida Civil Rights Museum File Attachments Christene Ford Knowles.pdf (1,418 KB) Cecil Hill Walker.pdf (2,162 KB) Dr Gilbert Porter Frank Nims and Freeman Lawrence.pdf (1,469 KB) Historic Needmore Community.pdf (1,584 KB) 3. Recognitions Subject 3.01 (None to Date) Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 3. Recognitions Type File Attachments 4. Reports to be Heard Subject 4.01 1/2 Penny Sales Tax Renewal - Superintendent Rocky Hanna Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 4. Reports to be Heard Type File Attachments Resolution 04.14.26.pdf (77 KB) FINAL2 Half-Penny Sales Tax Workshop.pdf (8,465 KB) HALF PENNY SALES TAX NEEDS LIST 04.14.26.pdf (42 KB) 5. Changes and Additions Subject 5.01 Changes and Additions: April 14, 2026 Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 5. Changes and Additions Type Action (Consent) The Superintendent recommends approval of changes and additions to the April 14, 2026 Business Meeting 1) Item 19.01 (2025-26 LCS World Languages Adoption Committee Recommendation - There is NO VOTE at this time) - The dollar amount and budget source have been added to this item. 2) Item 7.03 (Approval of Personnel Actions, April 14, 2026) - Replaced documentation. 3) Add Item 19.08 - Red Rose Consulting LLC - Standard Service Contract for Lively. Due to the extensive review necessary to ensure compliance and accuracy, this item is being added after the meeting was published. 4) Add Item 19.09 - The Superintendent recommends the appointment of Rod McQueen to serve as the Leon County School Board representative on the Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Commission from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. Information is needed by April 15, 2026. 5) Add Item 19.10 - The Superintendent recommends approval of the Data Sharing Agreement between the School Board of Leon County, Florida, the University of Central Florida Board of Trustees, Florida A &M University, American Institutes for Research, and Learning Circle Software, LLC. Contract Negotiations were completed after the agenda was published. 6) Add Item 19.11 - The Superintendent recommends approval for the installation of four markers identifying historical milestones within Leon County Schools. Final historical marker renderings submitted after the agenda was published. 7) Add Item 19.12 - The Superintendent recommends Board approval of the Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and the 2025-2026 Tentative Agreement between Leon County Schools and the Leon Classroom Teachers Association (LCTA) File Attachments Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's 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. 6. Persons to be Heard 7. Items of Consent - General Subject 7.01 School Board Meeting Minutes Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 7. Items of Consent - General Type File Attachments 03.24.26 School Board Business Meeting Mnutes.pdf (174 KB) Subject 7.02 School Board Workshop/Agenda Review Minutes Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 7. Items of Consent - General Type File Attachments 03.23.26 School Board Agenda Review Workshop Meeting Minutes.pdf (89 KB) Subject 7.03 Approval of Personnel Actions, April 14, 2026 Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 7. Items of Consent - General Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Apr 14, 2026 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No The attached personnel actions are recommended to be approved as indicated: 1. Instructional Staff Appointments 2. Instructional Staff Separations 3. Supplemental Personnel 4. Instructional Staff Leaves 5. Instructional Staff Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) 6. Instructional Staff Revised Deferred Retirement Option Program 7. Support Staff Appointments- Regular 8. Support Staff Appointments- OPS/Hourly 9. Support Staff Transfers/Changes 10. Support Staff Separations 11. Support Staff Leave Requests 12. Supoort Staff Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) 13. Support Staff Separations Earlier Deferred Retirement Option Program 14. Substitute Appointments File Attachments Board Agenda 04.14.2026 III.pdf (261 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's 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. Items of Consent - General: Bids and Quotes Subject 8.01 RFP 112-2026 Data Cabling Services (E-Rate) Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 8. Items of Consent - General: Bids and Quotes Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITME/PHONE: Tony Green 488-1206 ACTION REQUESTED : The Superintendent recommends approval of the recommendation of award to Data Set Ready Inc, Delta Technologies, Inc. and Network Cabling Services Inc. and authorize the execution of the District Term Contracts by the Chair or Vice Chair and the Superintendent ITEM SUMMARY: The Purchasing Department issued a Request for proposal (RFP) #112-2026 to identify qualified vendors to provide data cabling services(E-rate) on an as needed basis district-wide. The RFP was published as a legal notice in the Tallahassee Democrat, posted on DemandStar and posted on the District's Purchasing website. It is the recommendation of the Procurement Officer to award contracts to all three (3) responsive bidders thereby creating a pool of service providers able to meet the vast and varying needs of the District. As noted in the RFP, the Board is authorized to award to more than one vendor. The initial term of the contracts will be for three (3) years, with an option to renew for up to two (2) years, or portions thereof. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO THE BOARD SECRETARY? Yes File Attachments NCS Full Contract.pdf (3,477 KB) Delta Tech Full Contract.pdf (3,553 KB) DSR Full Contract.pdf (12,306 KB) RFP 112-2026 Data Cabling Bid Tab.pdf (83 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's 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. 9. Items of Consent - General: Purchase Orders Subject 9.01 (None to Date) Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 9. Items of Consent - General: Purchase Orders Type File Attachments 10. Items of Consent - General: Standard Services Contract (SSC) Subject 10.01 (None to Date) Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 10. Items of Consent - General: Standard Services Contract (SSC) Type File Attachments 11. Items of Consent - General: Grants Subject 11.01 2025-2026 Title I, Part A Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged Grant- Amendment #2 Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 11. Items of Consent - General: Grants Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $13,096,261.73 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Florida Department of Education STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Dr. April Knight, Director Federal Programs, 850-487-7872 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval of the 2025-2026 Title I, Part A Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged Grant Amendment Request 2 in the amount of $13,096,261.73. The is an allocation increase of $1,872. There is also an additional $6,218.65 in certified roll-forward funds. The budget was adjusted to reflect the additional allocation and roll-forward funds. ITEM SUMMARY: Title I, Part A provides local educational agencies (LEA) resources to help children gain a high-quality education and the skills to master the Florida Standards. Title I provides additional resources to schools with high concentrations of economically disadvantaged students. As a result of notification of final project allocation and certified roll-forward, The Title I Part A grant has been revised to update public and private school allocations. The increased allocation supports additional indirect cost and postage. The additional roll-forward funds support private school activities- indirect cost, contracted tutoring services, summer enrichment programs, educational field-trips and supplemental reading and math materials. Budget adjustments support afterschool, Saturday School, summer programs, professional development/learning, and materials to support intervention and enrichment activities. These activities are designed to raise student achievement. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments Leon_DOE 150 Amendment Request_Certified Budget 2025-2026.pdf (1,650 KB) Leon_Title I Project Amendment 2_Budget 2026.pdf (3,399 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's 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 11.02 2025-2026 Individuals with Disability Education Act (IDEA) Grant Amendment I Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 11. Items of Consent - General: Grants Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Apr 14, 2026 Absolute Date Apr 14, 2026 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $9,733,556.05 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Florida Department of Education STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Barbara Cutchins 850-487-7301 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends the approval for the 2025-2026 IDEA B, K-12 Entitlement Grant Amendment I for $ 9,733,566.05. ITEM SUMMARY: The purpose of this amendment is to increase funds of the approved budget of $ 9,358,114.00 to reflect the new total of funds available for 2025-2026 in the amount of $9,733.556.05. This includes an increase in the Roll Forward Amount of $ 54,138.05 and an increase in the DOE Allocation in the amount of $ 321,304.00 for the total increase of $ 375,442.05. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments 6CB01 Leon K-12 IDEA Amendment Approved 3-9-26.pdf (572 KB) 6CB01 Leon K-12 IDEA Amendment Approved 3-9-26.pdf (572 KB) 25 Roll Forward.pdf (349 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's 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. 12. Items of Consent - General: Contracts/Cooperative Agreements Subject 12.01 Five Year Field Experience Agreement with Ithaca College Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 12. Items of Consent - General: Contracts/Cooperative Agreements Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Lewis Blessing/487-7358 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends the approval of the five-year Field Experience Agreement with Ithaca College. ITEM SUMMARY: The Office of Professional Learning is requesting approval of a five (5) year Field Experience Agreement with Ithaca College, to provide educational experiences for selected pre-service teachers. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? YES File Attachments Ithaca College_LCS FP Agreement.pdf (6,111 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's 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. 13. Items of Consent - General: Budget Amendments Subject 13.01 (None to Date) Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 13. Items of Consent - General: Budget Amendments Type File Attachments 14. Items of Consent - General: Change Orders Subject 14.01 (None to Date) Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 14. Items of Consent - General: Change Orders Type File Attachments 15. Items of Consent - General: Amendment to Professional Service Subject 15.01 (None to Date) Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 15. Items of Consent - General: Amendment to Professional Service Type File Attachments 16. Items of Consent - General: Short Form Agreements Subject 16.01 (None to Date) Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 16. Items of Consent - General: Short Form Agreements Type File Attachments 17. Items of Consent - General: Other Subject 17.01 Quarterly Surplus Property Write-Off and Disposal Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 17. Items of Consent - General: Other Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Tony Green 850-488-1206 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval of the request to declare the property in the attached list as surplus and dispose of it in accordance with Board Policy 7310. ITEM SUMMARY: Pursuant to board Policy 7310 and Chapter 274, Florida Statutes, District property may be classified as surplus and removed from inventory when deemed obsolete or if its continued use is uneconomical or inefficient and serves no useful function. The items in the attached list will be removed from inventory and may be offered for public sale, donated to appropriate parties, recycled, or disposed of by proper waste removal. The Fixed Asset Write-Off is for the period of January 1, 2026, through March 31, 2026, and is inclusive of all surplus property items under $1,000.00. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? No File Attachments LCSB Surplus Write-Off January - March 2026.pdf (91 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's 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 17.02 Extension of Suspensions Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 17. Items of Consent - General: Other Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Rusty Edwards/ 487-7306 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends the students below be suspended to include April 28, 2026. If the parent waives the right to a Hearing or agree to a Stipulation Agreement or the entry to a Final Order expelling the student(s) to his/her right to attend Ghazvini Learning Center, PACE Center for Girls, Home School or ACE. . ITEM SUMMARY: Case No. LCS: 2024-156 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2024-180 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-050 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-150 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-216 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-022 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-023 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-027 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-042 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-054 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-055 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-061 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-062 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-069 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-072 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-074 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-075 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-077 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-080 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-081 (Elementary) Case No. LCS: 2026-082 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-083 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-084 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-086 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-087 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-088 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-089 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-090 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-091 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-092 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-093 (Elementary) Case No. LCS: 2026-094 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-095 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-096 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-097 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-098 (Elementary) WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's 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 17.03 Stipulation Agreement for Alternative Placement Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 17. Items of Consent - General: Other Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Rusty Edwards/ 487-7306 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends ratification of the terms o the Stipulation Agreement for placement at an Alternative Site in the cases below as agreed to by the student, parent and/or guardian, which hold administrative proceedings seeking expulsion abeyance. For the remainder of the 2025-2026 SY. . ITEM SUMMARY: Case No. LCS: 2026-076 (Secondary) WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's 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 17.04 Stipulation Agreement for Alternative Placement Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 17. Items of Consent - General: Other Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Rusty Edwards/ 487-7306 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends ratification of the terms o the Stipulation Agreement for placement at an Alternative Site in the cases below as agreed to by the student, parent and/or guardian, which hold administrative proceedings seeking expulsion abeyance. For the remainder of the 2025-2026 SY thru the 1 st semester of the 2026-2027 SY. . ITEM SUMMARY: Case No. LCS: 2026-044 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-050 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-057 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-065 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-067 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-068 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-077 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-079 (Secondary) WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's 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 17.05 Expulsion Waivers Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 17. Items of Consent - General: Other Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Rusty Edwards/ 487-7306 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends the students below be expelled for the remainder of the 2025-2026 SY thru the 1 st semester of the 2026-2027 SY subject to his/her right to attend Ghazvini Learning Center, PACE Center for Girls, Home School or ACE . ITEM SUMMARY: Case No. LCS: 2025-236 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-245 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-063 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-064 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-073 (Secondary) WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's 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 17.06 Expulsion Waivers Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 17. Items of Consent - General: Other Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Rusty Edwards/ 487-7306 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends the students below be expelled for the remainder of the 2025-2026 SY and all of the 2026-2027 SY subject to his/her right to attend Ghazvini Learning Center, PACE Center for Girls, Home School or ACE . ITEM SUMMARY: Case No. LCS: 2026-025 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-078 (Secondary) WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's 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 17.07 Recommended Order Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 17. Items of Consent - General: Other Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Rusty Edwards/ 487-7306 ACTION REQUESTED: The Hearing Officer recommends that the Board approve the Recommended Order as the Final Order in Case No. LCS: 2025-266 (Secondary) . RCOMMENDED ORDER: Case No. LCS: 2025-266: The matter came before the Hearing Officer Roseanne Wood on February 4, 2026. The Petitioner filed a Proposed Recommended Order. After a review of the document, Roseanne Wood filed her Recommended Order. No exceptions to the Recommended Order have been filed. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's 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. 18. Items of Consent - Construction Subject 18.01 Ardaman & Associates, Inc., Amendment No. 1, for Supplemental Subsurface Soil Exploration and Geotechnical Engineering Evaluation at Raa Middle School Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 18. Items of Consent - Construction Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $9,864.65 Budgeted Yes Budget Source LCIF STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Rod McQueen, 617-1800 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends Board approval of the Amendment No. 1 for Ardaman & Associates, Inc., to provide additional professional services of Supplemental Subsurface Soil Exploration and Geotechnical Engineering Evaluation at Raa Middle School , in the amount of $9,864.65 . This amendment authorizes the Chair/Vice Chair or Superintendent to sign all related documents and necessary budget amendments. ITEM SUMMARY: On March 10, 2026 (Item# 18.01) Ardaman & Associates, Inc., was Board approved for a Short Form Agreement to provide professional services of Subsurface Soil Exploration and Geotechnical Engineering Evaluation at Raa Middle School in the amount of $27,692.00 . Ardaman & Associates, Inc. has the expertise and experience to successfully complete these services. Amendment No. 1 is for additional Subsurface Soil Exploration and Geotechnical Engineering Evaluation at Raa Middle School in the amount of $9,864.65 . The new amount of this short form agreement is $37,556.65. Ardaman & Associates, Inc. has earned an estimated amount of $197,002.40 of projects over the past 5 years. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO THE BOARD SECRETARY? Yes File Attachments Ardaman & Associates Raa Amendment 001.pdf (286 KB) Ardaman & Associates Raa Soil Explortation SFA.pdf (403 KB) Ardaman Associates Geotech and Environ Continuing Contract.pdf (2,498 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's 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 18.02 School Impact Analysis Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 18. Items of Consent - Construction Type Action (Consent) STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : LaRoderick McQueen (850) 617-1800 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the School Impact Analysis Forms as presented in this agenda item: ITEM SUMMARY: The School Impact Analysis Forms are listed below : Haynes Crossing Subdivision Tax ID: 1109200110000, 1109200150000, 1109200190000, 1109200510000, & 1109200140000 Zoning: R-5 45 single-family residential dwellings 2,000 sq. ft. No negative impact to Leon County Schools Schools: W. T. Moore, Montford, & Lincoln LDR-5 17 Southwood Tax ID: 3110200120000 Zoning: LDR5-17 PUD38 161 low-density residential detached single dwellings 4,800 sq. ft. No negative impact to Leon County Schools Schools: Conley, Fairview, & Rickards NOTE: Approved by the School Board at the June 18, 2024, meeting. Coordination with Leon County Schools is necessary if built at the maximum possible dwelling units (6,538 single-family, detached, single-family attached, and multi-family). Conley Elementary is contagious with Apalachee, Chaires, and Buck Lake Elementary Schools, which have capacity. LOTD PUD – Capital Circle SE Tax ID: 31-19-20-004-000-0, 31-19-20-801-000-0, 31-17-20-601-000-0, & 31-20-20-001-000-0 Zoning: From CPA to PUD 1,406 total residential dwellings 240 multi-family 1,166 single-family 1,000 – 2,400 sq. ft. No negative impact to Leon County Schools Schools: Oak Ridge, Fairview, & Rickards Olson Oaks Subdivision Tax ID: 1109204700000, 1109206220000, & 1109204670000 Zoning: R-3 43 single-family residential dwellings 2,500 sq. ft. No negative impact to Leon County Schools Schools: W. T. Moore, Cobb, & Lincoln Southwood MDR-20 Tax ID: 31-20-20-002-0010 Zoning: PUD-38 (MDR-20) 337 detached single-family residential dwellings 3,000 sq. ft. No negative impact to Leon County Schools Schools: Oak Ridge, Fairview, & Rickards School Board Policy 8100.01 - The School Impact Analysis Form was developed by the Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Department for the Board to report the projected impact of development on the School District. This form shall be completed by authorized District staff in accordance with the interlocal agreement and this policy and upon the request of the Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Department, approved by the Board, and returned for the Planning Department’s consideration and use in determining concurrency. Any variance from or waiver of the requirements of this policy shall be approved by the Board in accordance with the provisions of F.S. 120.542. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments SIA BOARD PACKET_Haynes Crossing Subdivision.pdf (885 KB) SIA BOARD PACKET_LDR5-17 Southwood SIA.pdf (847 KB) SIA BOARD PACKET_LOTD PUD-Capital Circle SE.pdf (750 KB) SIA BOARD PACKET_Olson Oaks Subdivision.pdf (661 KB) SIA BOARD PACKET_Southwood MDR-20.pdf (1,078 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's 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 18.03 Certification of applicants seeking prequalification for bidding LCSB construction projects Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 18. Items of Consent - Construction Type Action (Consent) STAFF PERSON REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Rod McQueen- 617-1800 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends Board action to approve the certification of applicants seeking pre-qualifications for bidding LCSB construction projects as presented in this agenda. ITEM SUMMARY: On April 14, 2015, the Leon County School Board revised and adopted Policy 6334, Prequalification of Contractors for Educational Facilities & Construction, with an effective date of April, 15, 2015. The School Board will prequalify contractors for a one- year period pursuant to the criteria set forth in Florida Statutes 1013.46, and State Requirements for Educational Facilities, Chapter 4, Section 4.1(1). The Certificate for Prequalification is valid for one-year from the date of School Board approval. The attached list of contractors have met all requirements. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments Backup.pdf (106 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's 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. 19. Items for Consideration Subject 19.01 2025-26 LCS World Languages Adoption Committee Recommendation - There is NO VOTE at this time Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type Action Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $525,000.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Instructional Materials STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Shane Syfrett and Kathleen Malloy (487-7811) ACTION REQUESTED: No vote for this item. ITEM SUMMARY: The 2025-26 LCS World Languages Adoption Committee, composed of educators and parents, recommends the following textbooks for adoption. THERE IS NO VOTE AT THIS TIME. American Sign Language: eDynamic Holdings American Sign Language (2024) French: Carnegie Learning, T'es branche? (2025) Latin: Hands Up Education, Suburani, (2021) Spanish: Carnegie Learning, Que chevere! (2025) LCS invites all interested stakeholders to participate in the public review period which will run from April 14, 2026 until the date of a public hearing to be held at the May 12, 2026 LCS School Board Meeting. A formal vote will be held at the next School Board Meeting on May 26, 2026. Stakeholders may review online versions of all the texts from which the committee selected, including the recommended text, at: https://www.leonschools.net/67905_4 . For an in-person review of curriculum materials, please contact Kathleen Malloy at: kathleen.malloy@leonschools.net or (850) 487-7811. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments Subject 19.02 The Superintendent recommends approval to advertise amendments to Policy 6325 Procurement – Federal Grants/Funds, for a public hearing and adoption on May 26, 2026. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type Action STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Mr. Tony Green / 850-488-1206 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval to advertise amendments to Policy 6325 Procurement – Federal Grants/Funds, for a public hearing and adoption on May 26, 2026. ITEM SUMMARY: The revisions to Policy 6325 expand the record retention period for federal awards. While federal law only requires that such records be retained for three (3) years, the Florida Green Book and the General Records Schedule (GS1-SL State and Local Government Agencies) adopted by the Florida Department of State require that such records be retained for five (5) fiscal years from certain events. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments 2026_04_14_PO_6325_PROCUREMENT_FEDERAL_GRANTS_FUNDS.pdf (115 KB) Subject 19.03 The Superintendent recommends approval to advertise amendments to Policy 8405 School Safety and Security, for a public hearing and adoption on May 26, 2026 Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type Action STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Chief Jimmy Williams and Tonja Fitzgerald/ 850-487-7309 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval to advertise amendments to Policy 8405 School Safety and Security, for a public hearing and adoption on May 26, 2026. ITEM SUMMARY: The revisions to Policy 8405 are the result of amendments to F.A.C. 6A-1.0019. The revisions include the following: (1) a new provision requiring the designation of Primary and Secondary Threat Management Coordinators along with notice to the Office of Safe Schools of the contact information of these individuals by August 1 of each year; (2) modifications to the membership of threat management teams, including the "Core Four;" and (3) deletion of outdated timeline language. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments 2026_04_14_PO_8405_SCHOOL_SAFETY_AND_SECURITY.pdf (181 KB) Subject 19.04 The Superintendent recommends approval to advertise amendments to Policy 8330 Student Records, for a public hearing and adoption on May 26, 2026. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type Action STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Dr. Michelle Gayle / 850-487-7177 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval to advertise amendments to Policy 8330 Student Records, for a public hearing and adoption on May 26, 2026. ITEM SUMMARY: The revisions to Policy 8330 are based on amendments to F.A.C. 6A-1.0955 and address maintenance requirements of threat management records, including re-categorizing the records as "Category A" instead of "Category B" records. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments 2026_04_14_PO_8330_STUDENT_RECORDS.pdf (194 KB) Subject 19.05 The Superintendent recommends approval of the recommendation to award and issuance of a purchase order to Capital Asphalt, Inc., for the Chaires Elementary School Parking and Bus Loop Re-Paving Project Invitation to Bid (ITB) 1008-2026 Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type Action Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $98,900.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Sales Tax STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Rod McQueen, 617-1800 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends award and subsequent issuance of a purchase order to Capital Asphalt, Inc.. Capital Asphalt, Inc. was the prequalified, responsible and responsive bidder meeting all requirements, who submitted the lowest total bid price in the amount of $98,900.00 and a unit cost per square yard for unsuitable soil of $10.00, for the Chaires Elementary School Parking and Bus Loop Re-Paving Project. ITEM SUMMARY: The Facilities and Construction Department issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) 1008-2026 for the Chaires Elementary School Parking and Bus Loop Re-Paving Project. Two (2) Contractors submitted bids in response to the above referenced Invitation to Bid. It is recommended that referenced bid be awarded to Capital Asphalt, Inc.. Capital Asphalt Inc. was the prequalified, responsible and responsive bidder meeting all requirements, who submitted the lowest total bid price in the amount of $98,900.00 and a unit cost per square yard for unsuitable soil of $10.00. A legal notice was publicly advertised in the local newspaper, DEMANDSTAR broadcasted the Invitation to Bid to 2250 firms and the Invitation to Bid was posted to the district’s purchasing website. Four (4) vendors attended the pre-bid meeting, only two (2) responsive bids were received. WILL THE SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO THE BOARD SECRETARY? No Per Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes (F.S.), a Notice of Intent to Protest or a Formal Written Protest must be filed with the District’s Purchasing Department within the timeframes established in law. Filings may be made physically at 3397 W. Tharpe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32303, or via email to bidprotests@leonschools.net. Protests must comply with Rules 28- 110.003 and 28-110.004, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). Filings received on a weekend, District holiday, or after 5:00 p.m. will be filed the next business day. Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Section 120.57(3), F.S., or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, F.S. File Attachments Capital Asphalt, Inc..pdf (68 KB) Bid Tab ITB 1008-2026, Chaires Elementary School Parking and Bus Loop Re-Paving.pdf (156 KB) Recommendation to the Board ITB 1008-2026 Chaires.pdf (115 KB) Subject 19.06 The Superintendent recommends approval by the Board to grant to Leon County, Florida, a charter county and political subdivision of the State of Florida a non-exclusive Perpetual Sidewalk and Slope Easement at Fort Braden K-8 School Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type Action STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Rod McQueen, 617-1800 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval by the Board to grant to Leon County, Florida, a charter county and political subdivision of the State of Florida a non-exclusive Perpetual Sidewalk and Slope Easement as referenced in the Perpetual Sidewalk and Slope Easement Document and in Exhibit A at Fort Braden K-8 School for the purpose of the perpetual maintenance of a public sidewalk, including a boardwalk, and appurtenances. ITEM SUMMARY: The Leon County School Board owns property constituting Fort Braden K-8 School located at 15100 Blountstown Highway, Tallahassee, Florida 32310. Leon County, Florida, has requested a non-exclusive Perpetual Sidewalk and Slope Easement as referenced in the Perpetual Sidewalk and Slope Easement Document and in Exhibit A at Fort Braden K-8 School for the purpose of the perpetual maintenance of a public sidewalk, including a boardwalk, and appurtenances. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? Yes File Attachments Sidewalk and Maint Easement.pdf (1,536 KB) Subject 19.07 The Superintendent recommends approval of the recommendation to award and issuance of a purchase order to Southland/Rowe Roofing, Inc, for the Lively Technical College, Building 2 Roof Replacement Project - Invitation to Bid (ITB) 1007-2026 Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type Action Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $710,750.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Sales Tax STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Rod McQueen , 617-1800 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends award and subsequent issuance of a purchase order to Southland/Rowe Roofing, Inc. Southland/Rowe Roofing, Inc. was the prequalified, responsible and responsive bidder meeting all requirements, who submitted the lowest total bid price in the amount of $599,900.00 with alternate 1 in the amount of $72,600.00 and alternate 2 in the amount of $38,250.00 for a total amount of $710,750.00 for the Lively Technical College, Building 2 Roof Replacement Project . ITEM SUMMARY: The Facilities and Construction Department issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) 1007-2026 for Lively Technical College, Building 2 Roof Replacement Project . Six (6) Contractors submitted a bid in response to the above referenced Invitation to Bid. It is recommended that referenced bid be awarded to Southland/Rowe Roofing, Inc. Southland/Rowe Roofing, Inc. was the prequalified, responsible and responsive bidder meeting all requirements who submitted the lowest total bid price in the amount of $599,900.00 with alternate 1 in the amount of $72,600.00 and alternate 2 in the amount of $38,250.00 for a total amount of $710,750.00. WILL THE SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO THE BOARD SECRETARY? No Per Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes (F.S.), a Notice of Intent to Protest or a Formal Written Protest must be filed with the District’s Purchasing Department within the timeframes established in law. Filings may be made physically at 3397 W. Tharpe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32303, or via email to bidprotests@leonschools.net. Protests must comply with Rules 28- 110.003 and 28-110.004, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). Filings received on a weekend, District holiday, or after 5:00 p.m. will be filed the next business day. Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Section 120.57(3), F.S., or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, F.S. File Attachments Southland Rowe Roofing.pdf (52 KB) Bid Tab ITB 1007-2026 Lively Bldg 2 Roof Replacement.pdf (157 KB) Recommendation to the Board ITB 1007-2026 Lively.pdf (115 KB) Subject 19.08 The Superintendent recommends approval of the Standard Services Contract with Red Rose Consulting, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $134,400.00. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $134,400.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Internal STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: BJ VanCamp, Director 850.487.7148 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval of the Standard Services Contract with Red Rose Consulting, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $134,400. ITEM SUMMARY: Lively Technical College intends to contract with Red Rose Consulting LLC to provide the organizational and instructional structure for the Lively Paratransit Instructional Program (LPIP). The primary objective of the Lively Paratransit Instructional Program (LPIP) is to ensure that Florida paratransit agencies are provided with the ability to obtain instruction and training on preventive maintenance best practices through hands-on education at the LPIP Campus in Tallahassee, Florida, and at regional Florida Department of Transportation agencies statewide. The LPIP provides in-depth automotive-related training and instruction, resulting in industry-recognized certifications. Red Rose Consulting LLC has expertise in effective training methods and strategies and organizing large group activities. The contract term begins April 1, 2026, and ends March 31, 2027. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? YES File Attachments RedRose Consulting, LLC at Lively 1243-2026.pdf (776 KB) RedRose Consulting, LLC at Lively 1243-2026.pdf (868 KB) Standard Service Contract Red Rose Consulting 26-27.pdf2.pdf (3,974 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's 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 19.09 The Superintendent recommends the appointment of Rod McQueen to serve as the Leon County School Board representative on the Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Commission from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Dr. Michelle Gayle (850-487-7177) ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends the appointment of Rod McQueen to serve as the Leon County School Board representative on the Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Commission from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. ITEM SUMMARY: The Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Commission was duly established by virtue of an interlocal agreement dated September 26, 1967, between the County of Leon and the City of Tallahassee. This agreement designates the Planning Commission as the entity responsible for comprehensive area-wide planning within the City of Tallahassee and Leon County. The Planning Commission is also the duly designated Local Planning Agency (LPA) and Land Development Regulation Commission pursuant to Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, and the Transportation Planning Advisory Committee (TPAC) to the Metropolitan Planning Organization pursuant to Chapter 339, Florida Statutes. Duties and responsibilities of the Planning Commission are set forth in the interlocal agreement, the Planning Commission Bylaws, and the ordinances of the City of Tallahassee and Leon County. The Planning Commission is composed of three members appointed by the Board of County Commissioners of Leon County, three members appointed by the City Commission of the City of Tallahassee, and one member selected by the School Board of Leon County and appointed by the City and County Commissions. Planning Commissioners shall serve for a term of three years, unless terminated as provided in the by-laws, and may be reappointed. The Planning Commission shall hold regular meetings in accordance with a calendar, which is approved by the Planning Commission each November. All meetings shall be open to the public. The Planning Commission shall be responsible for comprehensive area-wide planning. There will be a vacancy on the commission, which is to be filled by an individual designated by the school board. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? No File Attachments Subject 19.10 The Superintendent recommends approval of the Data Sharing Agreement between the School Board of Leon County, Florida, the University of Central Florida Board of Trustees, Florida A &M University, American Institutes for Research, and Learning Circle Software, LLC. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Dr. Michelle Gayle, Tod Stupski, and Justin Williamson (850-487-7177) ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval of the Data Sharing Agreement between the School Board of Leon County, Florida, the University of Central Florida Board of Trustees, Florida A &M University, American Institutes for Research, and Learning Circle Software, LLC. ITEM SUMMARY: The School Board of Leon County, Florida, continues to partner with Florida A & M University to implement six Community Schools through the Unlimited Potential Initiative (UPI) Grant. John G. Riley Elementary School, R. Frank Nims Middle School, Griffin Middle School, Woodville PreK – 8 School, Amos P. Godby High School, and James S. Rickards High School are the UPI Grant-identified schools. Sabal Palm Community Partnership School is an enhancement site since it is already a flagship Community Partnership School within the state of Florida. This data-sharing agreement has been carefully reviewed by LCS legal, professional, and information technology staff, in conjunction with our partners at the University of Central Florida, Florida A&M University, and the American Institutes for Research. We have been working with Learning Circle Software, LLC, for over 5 years since the inception of Sabal Palm Community Partnership School. This agreement allows data to be confidentially and safely shared within the Learning Circle Software platform to identify student needs and opportunities, record student involvement in school-based programs, and expand learning opportunities, interventions, and targeted supports. Further, this agreement will assist in reporting the effectiveness of community school programs and fulfill grant requirements. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? Yes File Attachments LEON COUNTY SCHOOLS, UCF, FAMU, LCS, AIR DSA_4.8.2026.pdf (417 KB) Subject 19.11 The Superintendent recommends approval for the installation of four markers identifying historical milestones within Leon County Schools. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Dr. Michelle Gayle and Rod McQueen (850-487-7177) ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval for the installation of historical markers identifying four sites on Leon County Schools. ITEM SUMMARY: The superintendent recommends approval for the installation of historical markers identifying four sites on Leon County Schools. These historical markers honor significant local figures and communities whose contributions to education and civil rights history are deeply connected to Leon County Schools: 1. Historic Needmore Community and New Salem Missionary Baptist Church and Cemetery – to be placed at Lively Technical College . 2. Christene Ford Knowles – business education teacher at the original Lincoln High School and lead plaintiff in the successful 1963 school desegregation lawsuit – to be placed at the Devurn H. Glenn District Administrative Complex . 3. Cecil Hill Walker – principal of the original Lincoln High School from 1932 until his passing in 1937 at age 25 – to be placed at the Lincoln Neighborhood Center . 4. Dr. Gilbert L. Porter , R. Frank Nims , and Freeman D. Lawrence – successive principals of the original Lincoln High School from 1937 through its closing in 1969 – also to be placed at the Lincoln Neighborhood Center . These installations, a significant piece of our "educational series," are a part of an important statewide initiative to preserve and share Florida’s civil rights and educational history with our communities, educators, and students. The project is time‑sensitive, with all installations needing to be completed by June 30, 2026, in accordance with legislative funding requirements. The Florida Civil Rights Museum will bear full costs for the fabrication and installation of the markers. This project is possible through the partnership between Leon County Schools and the Florida Civil Rights Museum, Inc. We believe these markers will not only honor the individuals and communities represented but also serve as enduring educational resources for future generations. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? No File Attachments Historic Needmore Community.pdf (1,584 KB) Dr Gilbert Porter Frank Nims and Freeman Lawrence.pdf (1,469 KB) Cecil Hill Walker.pdf (2,162 KB) Christene Ford Knowles.pdf (1,418 KB) Subject 19.12 The Superintendent recommends Board approval of the Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and the 2025-2026 Tentative Agreement between Leon County Schools and the Leon Classroom Teachers Association (LCTA) Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Brett Shively, Divisonal Director of Human Resources/487-7197 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends Board approval of the Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and the 2025-2026 Tentative Agreement between Leon County School and the Leon Classroom Teachers Association (LCTA). ITEM SUMMARY : The Superintendent recommends Board approval of the MOUs and the 2025-2026 Tentative Agreement between Leon County Schools and the Leon Classroom Teachers Association (LCTA). 2025-2026 Tentative Agreement : The proposed agreement includes a 1% salary increase, which will be added to teachers eligible employee's base pay. This increase will apply only to employees employed at the time of ratification, which occurred on March 24, 2026, and will be retroactive to August 1, 2025. Payment will be issued as a retroactive lump sum, with every effort made to process the increase as soon as possible. The remaining balance will be distributed across subsequent paychecks. Employees hired after ratification will be placed according to the 2025-2026 Annual Salary Placement Schedule. Additionally, under the Teacher Salary Increase Allocation (TSIA), teachers with 0-1 years of experience who did not receive TSIA funding shall receive and equivalent payment based on their 2024-2025 school year performance rating: Highly Effective: $502.11 Effective/No Rating: $399.76 Needs Improvement: $0.00 Additional details are outlined in the attached 2025-2026 Tentative Agreement. Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs): Employee Childcare Assistance: The Leon County School District has agreed to extend the Employee Childcare Assistance program for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 contract years. This program provides free before and after-school extended day enrichment services, administered on-site by Leon County Schools, eligible active teachers. Additional eligibility requirements and programs parameters are outline the in the attached MOU. Sick Leave Buy-Back: The Leon County School District has agreed to extend the Sick Leave Buy-Back program for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 contract years. This program is designed to encourage and reward employees who support continuity of classroom instruction through exemplary attendance, defined as four (4) or fewer absences during the designated school year. Additional eligibility requirements and program details are outlined in the attached MOU. Paid Parental Leave: The Leon County School District has agreed to extend Paid Parental Leave for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 contract years. This MOU provides up to five (5) days of paid leave for eligible teachers following the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption. Additional eligibility requirements and program parameters are outlined in the attached MOU. File Attachments MOU-Paid Parental Leave.pdf (364 KB) 2025-2026 Tentative Agreement.pdf (667 KB) Tentative Agreement 11.12.25.pdf (2,187 KB) MOU-Employee Childcare Assistance.pdf (731 KB) MOU- Sick Leave Buy-Back.pdf (537 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's 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. 20. Information Items Subject 20.01 Upcoming Meetings Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 20. Information Items Type Information LEON COUNTY SCHOOLS SCHOOL BOARD MEETING DATES 2025-2026 DEC 9 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center JAN 13 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center JAN 27 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center FEB 10 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center FEB 24 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center MAR 10 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center MAR 24 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center APR 14 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center APR 28 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center MAY 12 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center MAY 26 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center JUNE 16 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center JULY 14 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center JULY 28 (Tues) First Tentative Public Budget Hearing/ Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center AUG 11 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center AUG 25 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center SEPT 8 (Tues) Final Public Budget Tax Millage Hearing/ Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center SEPT 22 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center OCT 13 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center OCT 27 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center NOV 17 (Tues) Reorganization/Business Mtg. 6:00 PM Howell Center File Attachments 21. Reports From Board Liaisons 22. Superintendent's Comments Subject 22.01 Superintendent's Comments: April 14, 2026 Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 22. Superintendent's Comments Type File Attachments 23. Student School Board Member Comments Subject 23.01 Student School Board Member Comments: April 14, 2026 Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 23. Student School Board Member Comments Type File Attachments 24. Continuing Topics from Board Members Subject 24.01 School Closures - Darryl Jones, LCSB Vice Chair Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 24. Continuing Topics from Board Members Type Please plan to present the presentation from the Leon County School Board Retreat that details why school closures are no longer an option for Leon County Schools. File Attachments Subject 24.02 Reduction of District Staff and Admin Positions - Laurie Cox, LCSB Member Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 24. Continuing Topics from Board Members Type Where are we as far as scaling down district staff and admin positions? Will some district positions and / or school admin positions be cut, shifted around or added based on school enrollment and special circumstances / needs (especially elementary and middle schools)? File Attachments Subject 24.03 Evergreen Position Description Update - Dr. Marcus Nicolas, LCSB Chair Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 24. Continuing Topics from Board Members Type Workshop to be scheduled. File Attachments 25. New Topics from Board Members Subject 25.01 James S. Rickards High School Leadership Plans - Darryl Jones, LCSB Vice-Chair Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 25. New Topics from Board Members Type The long-term plan for the James S. Rickards High School and its transition from Doug Cook to his successor. File Attachments Subject 25.02 HR Matters - Dr. Marcus Nicolas, LCSB Chair Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 25. New Topics from Board Members Type File Attachments Subject 25.03 August 18, 2026 Community Celebration - Dr. Marcus Nicolas, LCSB Chair Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 25. New Topics from Board Members Type File Attachments Food Giveaway (4.18.26).pdf (1,940 KB)