Superintendent's Workshop

4 Monday, November 17, 2025 Superintendent's Workshop District School Board of Indian River County, FL 6500 - 57th Street Vero Beach, FL 32967 Room: Joe N. Idlette, Jr., Teacher Education Center (TEC) Time: 12:45 p.m. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at these meetings, he will need to ensure that a verbatim record is made which includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be made. 1. MEETING OPENING Subject A. Call Workshop to Order Meeting Nov 17, 2025 - Superintendent's Workshop Type File Attachments 2. PURPOSE OF THE WORKSHOP Subject A. Purpose of the Superintendent's Workshop Meeting Nov 17, 2025 - Superintendent's Workshop Type Information, Procedural Goals Focus Area 3: Communication & Engagement Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility File Attachments 3. PRESENTATIONS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT Subject A. Amended - District Strategic Plan Quarter 1 Update & Educational and Operational Innovation Update - Dr. Moore Meeting Nov 17, 2025 - Superintendent's Workshop Type Presentation Goals Focus Area 1: Academic Success Focus Area 2: Safety, Culture & Climate Focus Area 3: Communication & Engagement Focus Area 4: Talent Development & Support Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility A Quarter 1 Update on the District Strategic Plan and an Educational and Operational Innovation Update will be provided. File Attachments Leading with Innovation_Updated 11.14.25.pdf (8,911 KB) 3. PRESENTATIONS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT Subject B. Review Approval of Agreements for Contracted Services with Miller Electric Company for Access Control Systems at Various Facilities (RFP #PW2021-10) – Mr. Green Meeting Nov 17, 2025 - Superintendent's Workshop Type Presentation Goals Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility Focus Area 2: Safety, Culture & Climate Approval is recommended for the Agreements for Contracted Services between the School Board of Indian River County and Miller Electric Company, to furnish and install new Access Control Systems to secure existing doors at two facilities as per the terms and conditions of the City of St. Augustine RFP #PW2021-10: FACILITY PROPOSAL AMOUNT CONTINGENCY CONTRACT TOTAL #1 $ 189,497.08 $ 18,950.00 $ 208,447.08 #2 $ 217,250.43 $ 21,725.00 $ 238,975.43 The scope of work includes all labor, equipment and materials to install new Access Control Systems. These projects, totaling $447,422.51, will be funded from the Capital Budget, Security Enhancements funding. File Attachments 3. PRESENTATIONS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT Subject C. Review Approval of Release of Final Payment to Summit Construction of Vero Beach, LLC for the Sebastian River High School Automotive Program Renovation Project (SDIRC #07-0-2022JC) – Mr. Green Meeting Nov 17, 2025 - Superintendent's Workshop Type Presentation Goals Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility Focus Area 2: Safety, Culture & Climate Approval is recommended for release of Final Payment in the amount of $48,835.29 to Summit Construction of Vero Beach, LLC for the Sebastian River High School Automotive Program Renovation Project (SDIRC #07-0‐2022JC). On May 19, 2025, the Board approved the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) in the amount of $1,246,989 for the Sebastian River High School Automotive Program Renovation Project. The final construction cost for this project totals $976,705.37. The unused portion of the construction contract, in the amount of $270,283.63, consists of the remaining balance of the GMP. Final payment for this project is being brought to the Board for approval in accordance with Florida Statute 1013.50. File Attachments Final Payment-SRHS Auto 11.17.25.pdf (172 KB) 3. PRESENTATIONS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT Subject D. Review Approval of Agreement for Contracted Services with Window Sales & Service of Vero Beach, Inc. for a Walkway Cover at Fellsmere Elementary - Mr. Green Meeting Nov 17, 2025 - Superintendent's Workshop Type Information Goals Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility Focus Area 2: Safety, Culture & Climate Approval is recommended for the Agreement for Contracted Services between the School Board of Indian River County and Window Sales & Service of Vero, Inc., to install a new walkway cover at Fellsmere Elementary as outlined in the proposal. The scope of work includes all labor, equipment, materials and engineering to install a new walkway cover for the Parent Pick-up Loop at Fellsmere Elementary. The agreement totals $76,560.00, which includes the proposal amount of $69,600.00, and an owner added contingency in the amount of $6,960.00. Window Sales & Service of Vero, Inc. was the lowest of 3 quotes in accordance with School Board Policy 6322. This project will be funded from the Capital Budget. File Attachments Agreement-Fells Walkway Cover (Window Sales-SIGNED)11.17.25.pdf (1,151 KB) 3. PRESENTATIONS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT Subject E. Review of Policy Updates and Revisions - Vol. 26, No. 1 - Cabinet Members Meeting Nov 17, 2025 - Superintendent's Workshop Type Discussion, Information, Presentation Goals Focus Area 1: Academic Success Focus Area 2: Safety, Culture & Climate Focus Area 3: Communication & Engagement Focus Area 4: Talent Development & Support Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility This update reflects changes from 2025 Florida legislation, Department of Education guidance, State Board rulemaking, Neola client collaboration and a review of relevant federal and state laws, regulations, court decisions, and Attorney General opinions. Policies were revised in conjunction with Neola Volume 26 No. 1 Update. The changes/updates include a total of 55 policies: 54 policies with revisions and 1 new policy, as listed below. Policy Name Action 0131 Legislative/Policymaking Revised 0131.1 Technical Corrections Revised 8415 Emergency and Crisis Management Revised 8420 Emergency Management, Emergency Preparedness, and Emergency Response Agencies Revised 8452 Automated External Defibrillators Revised 8470 Registered Sexual Predators/Sex Offenders Revised 1213 Student Supervision and Welfare (Administration) Revised 3213 Student Supervision and Welfare (Instructional) Revised 4213 Student Supervision and Welfare (Support) Revised 2410 School Health Services Revised 2431 Interscholastic Athletics Revised 2431.06 Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) in Athletics New 5136 Wireless Communication Devices Revised 5200 Attendance Revised 5223 Absences for Religious Instruction Revised 5500 Student Conduct Revised 5530 Drug Prevention Revised 5600 Student Discipline Revised 5780 Student/Parent Rights Revised 0124 Standards of Ethical Conduct (School Board) Revised 1210 Standards of Ethical Conduct (Administration) Revised 3210 Standards of Ethical Conduct (Instructional) Revised 4210 Standards of Ethical Conduct (Support) Revised 1120 Employment of Administrators Revised 3120 Employment of Instructional Staff Revised 4120 Employment of Support Staff Revised 1121.01 Background Screening and Employment History Checks (Administration) Revised 3121.01 Background Screening and Employment History Checks (Instructional) Revised 4121.01 Background Screening and Employment History Checks (Support) Revised 8475 Criminal Background Screening for Contractors Revised 1139 Educator Misconduct (Administration) Revised 3139 Educator Misconduct (Instructional) Revised 1242 Professional Learning (Administration) Revised 3242 Professional Learning (Instructional) Revised 4242 Staff Development (Support) Revised 1410 Administrative Salary Revised 3410 Compensation (Instructional) Revised 1420 Benefits (Administrative) Revised 3420 Benefits (Instructional) Revised 4420 Benefits (Support) Revised 2260 Nondiscrimination and Access to Equal Educational Opportunity Revised 3130 Appointment, Assignment, Transfer, and Promotion of Instructional Staff Revised 6661 Purchase of Instructional Materials Revised 8462 Student Abuse, Abandonment, and Neglect Revised 2215 Program of Instruction Revised 2280 Physical Education Revised 2417 Comprehensive Health Education Revised 2421 Career and Technical Education Revised 2520 Selection and Adoption of Instructional Materials Revised 5114 Foreign Exchange Programs Revised 5410.01 Promotion, Acceleration, Placement, and Retention Revised 5460 Graduation Requirements Revised 8800 Religious and Other Ceremonies and Observances Revised 9800 Charter Schools Revised File Attachments Curriculum and Instruction Draft Policies 11.17.25 Workshop.pdf (1,823 KB) Finance and Business Services Draft Policies 11.17.25 Workshop.pdf (2,829 KB) Office of the Superintendent Draft Policies 11,17.25 Workshop.pdf (1,756 KB) School Leadership and Management Draft Policies 11.17.25 Workshop.pdf (2,370 KB) 4. DISCUSSION Subject A. America's 250th Anniversary Resolution - Ms. Rosario Meeting Nov 17, 2025 - Superintendent's Workshop Type Discussion Goals Focus Area 2: Safety, Culture & Climate Focus Area 3: Communication & Engagement The 250th anniversary will be July 4, 2026, marking the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. There are multiple year-long activities, called America 250 underway to honor this milestone through including student contests, initiatives, events, and educational programs at the national, state, and local levels. These celebrations aim to reflect on the nation's past, honor the contributions of all Americans, and look toward the future. This resolution can mark the start of our district doing the same leading up to July 4 th . Students are not in session of course, but that should not be a reason we shouldn’t engage them in these activities and prepare them for the commemoration. File Attachments 4. DISCUSSION Subject B. Redesigning Middle Schools - Ms. Rosario Meeting Nov 17, 2025 - Superintendent's Workshop Type Discussion Goals Focus Area 1: Academic Success Focus Area 3: Communication & Engagement File Attachments 4. DISCUSSION Subject C. Update on Jimmy Graves Field - Dr. Jones Meeting Nov 17, 2025 - Superintendent's Workshop Type Discussion, Information Goals Focus Area 3: Communication & Engagement File Attachments 4. DISCUSSION Subject D. Update on Schools of Hope - Dr. Jones Meeting Nov 17, 2025 - Superintendent's Workshop Type Discussion, Information Goals Focus Area 3: Communication & Engagement File Attachments 5. ADJOURNMENT Subject A. Adjournment Meeting Nov 17, 2025 - Superintendent's Workshop Type Procedural Goals Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility File Attachments 6. DISCLOSURE Subject A. Legal Disclosures Meeting Nov 17, 2025 - Superintendent's Workshop Type Information Goals Focus Area 3: Communication & Engagement Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility Anyone who needs a special accommodation to participate in these meetings may contact the School District’s American Disabilities Act Coordinator at 564-3001 lEGA(TTY 564-2792) at least 48-hours in before the meeting. NOTE: Changes and amendments to the agenda can occur 72-hours prior to the meeting. All business meetings will be held in the Joe N. Idlette, Jr. Teacher Education Center (TEC) located in the J.A. Thompson Administrative Center at 6500 – 57th Street, Vero Beach, Fl 32967, unless otherwise specified. Meetings may broadcast live on Comcast/Xfinity Ch. 28, AT&T Uverse Ch. 99, and the School District’s website stream; and may be replayed on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the time of the original meeting. For a schedule, please visit the District’s website at www.indianriverschools.org/iretv. The agenda can be accessed by Internet at https://www.indianriverschools.org . File Attachments 7. ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS Subject A. Additional material handed out during Superintendent's Workshop Meeting Nov 17, 2025 - Superintendent's Workshop Type Information Goals Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility File Attachments