Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised

1 Monday, April 27, 2026 Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised 6:00 P.M. Commission Chambers Lake County Admin. Bldg. 315 W. Main St., Tavares, FL "We are 5,000 strong serving 42,000 students." 1. OPENING ITEMS Subject 1.01 Call to Order - Followed by a Moment of Silence and the Pledge of Allegiance (Bill Mathias, Chairman) Meeting Apr 27, 2026 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type File Attachments 2. CHANGES, AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Subject 3.01 Minutes from the Regular School Board Meeting, April 13, 2026 (Diane Kornegay, Superintendent) Fiscal Impact: None Meeting Apr 27, 2026 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Action File Attachments MINregmtg.2026.04.13.pdf (210 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation - by Mr. Farnsworth Motion by Stephanie Luke, second by Tyler Brandeburg. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Tyler Brandeburg Not Present at Vote: Mollie Cunningham 4. REPRESENTATION Subject 4.01 Recognition of the Academy of Construction Technologies (ACT) (Marta Ramirez, Director of College and Career Readiness) Meeting Apr 27, 2026 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Information Our pre-apprenticeship partner, the Academy of Construction Technologies (ACT), has secured a significant donation of hand and power tools for our construction programs. Through a relationship with DeWalt, they were able to donate new tools to some of our middle and high school Construction programs. This generous contribution, valued at around $15,000, will have a meaningful impact on our students and create more hands-on learning opportunities. File Attachments 4. REPRESENTATION Subject 4.02 Recognition of Media Specialists (Dr. Emily Feltner, Executive Director, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment) Meeting Apr 27, 2026 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Information File Attachments 5. PUBLIC INPUT: The meeting can be viewed live through the lakecountyfl.gov website. Any person may request permission to speak to the Board in person, by filling out a public input card located at the entrance to the meeting room and submitting it to the clerk before the start of the meeting. A three-minute time limit will be imposed for each speaker. 6. REPORTS Subject 6.01 Superintendent's Student Advisory Committee (SSAC) (Diane Kornegay, Superintendent) Meeting Apr 27, 2026 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Information File Attachments 6. REPORTS Subject 6.02 Attorney Report (Scott Cole, School Board Attorney) Meeting Apr 27, 2026 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Report File Attachments 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-BUSINESS AND SUPPORT ITEMS Subject 8.01 Monthly Financial Reports and Statement of Cash Disbursements as of February 2026 (Scott Ward, Chief Financial Officer) Fiscal Impact: None Meeting Apr 27, 2026 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND and RATIONALE: State Board of Education Rule 6A-1.008, Florida Administrative Code, requires the Superintendent to submit, for the Board's use and consideration, a financial statement in a form prescribed by the Board. The Board approves an annual budget in accordance with Florida Statutes. This budget is reflected in the district's accounting system. The accounting system provides periodic reports that track the school district's actual expenditures and revenues. The Board receives the Monthly Financial Reports and Statement of Cash Disbursements. These reports allow the Board to monitor financial activity. This item supports Goal 3B of the School Board's Strategic Plan and promotes financial transparency and awareness for all internal and external stakeholders. Progress is communicated in a timely manner through the monthly district amendment report. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve the Monthly Financial Reports and Statement of Cash Disbursements Reports as submitted by Finance Department. 2. Not approve the Monthly Financial Reports and Statement of Cash Disbursements Reports as submitted by Finance Department. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend the Board approve the Monthly Financial Reports and Statement of Cash Disbursements Reports as submitted by Finance. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact. DATA SOURCE: This agenda item was prepared by and submitted to the Chief Financial Officer, Scott Ward. Additional information may be obtained by calling 352-253-6500. File Attachments Capital Projects Funds February 2026.pdf (61 KB) Consolidated Funds February 2026.pdf (68 KB) Debt Service Funds February 2026.pdf (60 KB) Food Service Fund February 2026.pdf (61 KB) General Fund February 2026.pdf (61 KB) Special Revenue Funds 42XX - 44xx February 2026 -REVISED 04072026.pdf (63 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda by Mr. Farnsworth Motion by Tyler Brandeburg, second by Mollie Cunningham. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 8. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-BUSINESS AND SUPPORT ITEMS Subject 8.02 Budget Amendments as of February 2026 (Scott Ward, Chief Financial Officer) Fiscal Impact: None Meeting Apr 27, 2026 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND and RATIONALE: State Board Rule 6A-1.006, Florida Administrative Code, requires the Board to approve amendments to the budget whenever function and object amounts are changed from the original budget. The Board approves the annual budget in accordance with Florida Statutes. In the normal course of business, revenues and appropriations are revised for movement of funds between functions and objects and for revisions to revenue and expenditure balances. These changes to the approved budget are accomplished through budget amendments. These amendments reflect all changes by fund as of February 2026. The amendments included are: Fund 1000 - #1000-06 General Fund Fund 2000 - #2000-06 Debt Service Funds Fund 3000 - #3000-06 Capital Project Funds Fund 4200 - #4200-06 Special Revenue Funds This item supports Goal 3B of the School Board's Strategic Plan and promotes financial transparence and awareness for all internal and external stakeholders. Progress is communicated in a timely manner through the monthly district amendment report. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve the budget amendments as of February 2026, of the 2025-26 fiscal year as requested and submitted by the Finance Department. 2. Not approve the budget amendments as of February 2026, of the 2025-26 fiscal year as requested and submitted by the Finance Department. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend the Board approve the budget amendments as of February 2026, of the 2025-26 fiscal year as requested and submitted by the Finance Department. FISCAL IMPACT: These amendments reflect the impact of budgetary adjustments as of February 2026, of the 2025-26 fiscal year. DATA SOURCE: This agenda item was prepared by Scott Ward, Chief Financial Officer. Additional information may be obtained by calling 352-253-6500. File Attachments General - 1000 February 2026.pdf (204 KB) Debt Serivce - 2XXX February 2026.pdf (122 KB) Capital - 3XXX February 2026.pdf (191 KB) Special Revenue - 42XX February 2026.pdf (195 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda by Mr. Farnsworth Motion by Tyler Brandeburg, second by Mollie Cunningham. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 8. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-BUSINESS AND SUPPORT ITEMS Subject 8.03 Go Guardian Renewal (Chad Farnsworth, Deputy Superintendent) Fiscal Impact $192,206.21 from General Fund-IT budget Meeting Apr 27, 2026 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND and RATIONALE: Lake County School has leveraged Go Guardian as a key technology solution to support the District Instructional Framework. This platform serves dual purposes: it delivers essential content filtering and provides comprehensive classroom management tools designed for Lake County’s 1:1 Chromebook environment. Key Capabilities Instructional Support Real-time screen viewing, and feedback delivery directly from teacher devices Ability to send content to students, including differentiated content to groups of students Ability to support different groups of students in the same classroom with specific guardrails, resources and filters Ability to customize and curate classroom access, content and tools by adding teacher filters on top of district-level protections to block or allow specific digital resources based on their instructional goals, lesson plans, curriculum and learners. Ability to annotate on student devices and chat 1 on 1 with students offering clarification, encouragement and instructional support. Monitoring and Safety Comprehensive logging and auditing at the classroom and school level, including detailed site visit records Advanced filtering that extends beyond school hours to protect students from inappropriate content on district devices, even when used at home Device Security Chromebook location tracking to support recovery efforts in case of theft Strategic Alignment This tool directly supports Strategic Plan Goal: Student Success 1D — Ensure a common vision for instruction in alignment with the District Instructional Framework. Privacy information for Go Guardian can be found at the following link https://www.goguardian.com/privacy-information.html . This tool will be instrumental in satisfying upcoming legislative mandates for the 2026-27 school year. ALTERNATIVES: Approve the renewal of Go Guardian licenses to provide monitoring and filtering for student Chromebooks for $192,206.21. Do not approve the renewal of Go Guardian licenses to provide monitoring and filtering for student Chromebooks for $192,206.21. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend that the Board approve the Go Guardian Management suite renewal. FISCAL IMPACT: The fiscal impact is $192,206.21 and will be funded out of the General IT Budget. DATA SOURCE: This agenda item was prepared by Ashley Salamon, Executive Director, MIS and Instructional Technology who can be reached at (352)-253-6715. File Attachments GoGuardian_Renewal_2026_27.pdf (91 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda by Mr. Farnsworth Motion by Tyler Brandeburg, second by Mollie Cunningham. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 8. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-BUSINESS AND SUPPORT ITEMS Subject 8.04 Renewal of Agreement #22-0405-B-BB, Fire Extinguisher Inspection, Maintenance & Replacement Services (Chad Farnsworth, Deputy Superintendent) Fiscal Impact: None Meeting Apr 27, 2026 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND and RATIONALE: Lake County Schools (LCS) Procurement Services Department requests the Board to approve the renewal of Agreement #22-0405-B-BB, Fire Extinguisher Inspection, Maintenance & Replacement Services. On August 28, 2023, Lake County School Board awarded ITB #22-0405-B-BB, Fire Extinguisher Inspection, Maintenance & Replacement Services to Thompson Safety, LLC for 3 years with two (2) one (1) year renewal options. This is the first renewal for this contract and will expire May 21, 2027. Utilizing this contract would continue to provide the school district with competitive pricing for these services. This item supports Strategic Plan Goal #5A – Ensure all students have a safe and positive environment ALTERNATIVES : 1. Approve the recommendation to renew #22-0405-B-BB, Fire Extinguisher Inspection, Maintenance & Replacement Services with Thompson Safety, LLC. 2. Do not approve at this time. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend the Board approve to renew agreement #22-0405-B-BB, Fire Extinguisher Inspection, Maintenance & Replacement Services with Thompson Safety, LLC. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact. DATA SOURCE: The bidding process for this item was prepared by Procurement Services, in accordance with School Board Policy 6320. Questions may be directed to Procurement Services at 352-253-6762 or Maintenance Department at 352-253-6842. “Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, 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, Florida Statutes.” File Attachments TS.pdf (205 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda by Mr. Farnsworth Motion by Tyler Brandeburg, second by Mollie Cunningham. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 8. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-BUSINESS AND SUPPORT ITEMS Subject 8.05 Safety & Security Compliance Report (Joseph M. Mabry, Director of Safety and Security) Fiscal Impact: None Meeting Apr 27, 2026 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND and RATIONALE: In accordance with House Bill 1473 (2024), each District Safety Specialist is required to share data from compliance visits from the Florida Department of Safe Schools Office of Safe Schools (FLDOE OSS). Specifically, the language in the Bill states: “The school safety specialist shall present each quarterly report to the district school board in a public meeting. Annually, during the first quarter of every school year, the school safety specialist shall report to the district school board in a public meeting the number of schools inspected during the preceding calendar year and the number and percentage of schools in compliance during the initial inspection and reinspection.” In addition, the School Safety Specialist must report the previous school year's compliance visits during the first quarter of the 2025-2026 school year. This item supports Strategic Plan Goal #5: School Safety, Security, and Student Support. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve the Quarterly Safety Compliance Report for January - March 2026 2. Do not approve the Quarterly Safety Compliance Report for January - March 2026. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend the School Board approve the Quarterly Safety Compliance Report for January - March 2026. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact with the approval of the report. DATA SOURCE: The agenda for this item was prepared by Joseph M. Mabry, Director of Safety & Security, in accordance with Florida House Bill 1473 (2024). Questions may be directed to Safety and Security Services at 352-253-6675. File Attachments SSS School Board Compliance Report 1st Quarter 2026.pdf (257 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda by Mr. Farnsworth Motion by Tyler Brandeburg, second by Mollie Cunningham. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 9. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-HUMAN RESOURCE ITEMS Subject 9.01 Notification of Human Resources Action Items – will be available by the close of business on Wednesday prior to the meeting. (Guido Zamora, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources) Meeting Apr 27, 2026 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND and RATIONALE: All human resources action items shall be presented to the School Board for approval according to established policies and procedures. Approval is needed for the management of employment records and data according to established policies and procedures. (School Board Policy 6.10, 6.11, 6.111, 6.17, and F.S. 1012.23) This Agenda item supports Strategic Goal #1-Student Success, and Goal #2-Retention & Recruitment. It is beneficial to the students because high-performing and highly qualified employees are essential for delivering and supporting the mission of the School Board. ALTERNATIVES : Approve the Human Resources Action Items as presented. Not approve the Human Resources Action Items as presented. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend that the Board approve the Human Resources Action Items as presented. FISCAL IMPACT: Without approval of Human Resources Action Items by the School Board, there would be no official documentation of School Board appointments, reappointments, transfers, resignations, and leaves for administrative, professional/managerial, instructional, and non-instructional employees. The financial impact to the School District is absorbed within school, department, and grant budgets. Changes in employment status occur continually with little or no budgetary impact, since terminations/leaves result in budgeted positions being vacant and appointments/promotions result in budgeted positions being filled. DATA SOURCE : This agenda item was prepared and submitted to the Superintendent by Quiana Peterson, Director of Human Resources. Any questions or comments should be directed to her at 352-253-6500. File Attachments Addendum 4.27.26 FB.pdf (164 KB) Addendum 4.27.26 CM.pdf (164 KB) Board List 04.27.2026.pdf (62 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda by Mr. Farnsworth Motion by Tyler Brandeburg, second by Mollie Cunningham. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 9. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-HUMAN RESOURCE ITEMS Subject 9.02 Notification of Human Resources Action Items for Conversion Charter Schools – will be available by the close of business on Wednesday prior to the meeting. (Guido Zamora, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources) Meeting Apr 27, 2026 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND and RATIONALE : All human resources action items shall be presented to the School Board for approval according to established policies and procedures. Approval is needed for the management of employment records and data according to established policies and procedures. (School Board Policy 6.10, 6.11, 6.111, 6.17, and F.S. 1012.23) This Agenda item supports Strategic Goal #1-Student Success, and Goal #2-Retention & Recruitment. It is beneficial to the students because high-performing and highly qualified employees are essential for delivering and supporting the mission of the School Board. ALTERNATIVES : Approve the Human Resources Action Items for Conversion Charter Schools as presented . Not approve the Human Resources Action Items for Conversion Charter Schools as presented . RECOMMENDATION : I recommend that the Board approve the Human Resources Action Items for Conversion Charter Schools as presented . FISCAL IMPACT : Without approval of Human Resources Action Items by the School Board, there would be no official documentation of School Board appointments, reappointments, transfers, resignations, and leaves for administrative, professional/managerial, instructional, and non-instructional employees. The financial impact to the School District is absorbed within school, department, and grant budgets. Changes in employment status occur continually with little or no budgetary impact, since terminations/leaves result in budgeted positions being vacant and appointments/promotions result in budgeted positions being filled. DATA SOURCE : This agenda item was prepared and submitted to the Superintendent by Quiana Peterson, Director of Human Resources. Any questions or comments should be directed to her at 352-253-6500. File Attachments Charter Board List 04.27.2026.pdf (54 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda by Mr. Farnsworth Motion by Tyler Brandeburg, second by Mollie Cunningham. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 9. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-HUMAN RESOURCE ITEMS Subject 9.03 Recommended Settlement Agreement (Guido Zamora, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources) Meeting Apr 27, 2026 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE: A Settlement Agreement concerning the School Board of Lake County, Florida and an employee is presented for Board consideration. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve the Settlement Agreement 2. Do not approve the Settlement Agreement RECOMMENDATION: I recommend the School Board approve the Settlement Agreement as presented. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact. DATA SOURCE: This agenda item was prepared by Guido Zamora, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources. Any questions should be directed to him at 352-253-6500. File Attachments Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda by Mr. Farnsworth Motion by Tyler Brandeburg, second by Mollie Cunningham. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 10. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-SCHOOL ITEMS Subject 10.01 Out-of-State Temporary Duty Leave for Patricia Manecci of Lake Minneola High School, to attend the NCTM (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) 2026 Annual Meeting & Exposition in Denver, Colorado, October 28-31, 2026 (Rob Feltner, Assistant Superintendent Teaching, Learning and Leadership), Fiscal Impact: $385 from General Fund, Advanced Placement Budget Meeting Apr 27, 2026 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND and RATIONALE: Lake Minneola High School is requesting approval for the mathematics teacher, Patricia Manecci, to attend the NCTM 2026 Annual Meeting & Exposition in Denver, Colorado, October 28-31, 2026. This teacher will have the opportunity to attend multiple professional development sessions, many of which are targeted to improve the delivery of mathematics education to our students. Ms. Manecci will also learn to integrate technology effectively in the mathematics classroom, including opportunities to examine how digital tools can empower teaching and learning and how to balance time spent on devices with collaborative learning. This item supports Goal 1A, Increase student achievement in ELA and Mathematics, of the District’s Strategic Plan and is beneficial to students because the training available will help this teacher more effectively utilize digital instruction via Chromebooks and incorporate research based practices for teaching mathematics that align with the district Instructional Framework. ALTERNATIVES: Approve the out-of-state travel temporary duty leave for Patricia Manecci, to attend the NCTM 2026 Annual Meeting & Exposition in Denver, Colorado, October 28-31, 2026. Not approve the out-of-state travel temporary duty leave for Patricia Manecci, to attend the NCTM 2026 Annual Meeting & Exposition in Denver, Colorado, October 28-31, 2026. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend approval of the out-of-state travel temporary duty leave for Patricia Manecci, to attend the NCTM 2026 Annual Meeting & Exposition in Denver, Colorado, October 28-31, 2026. FISCAL IMPACT: The fiscal impact is $385 for Registration cost from General Fund, Advanced Placement Budget. DATA SOURCE: This agenda item was prepared by William Roberts, Principal of Lake Minneola High School. Additional informational may be obtained by calling 352-394-9600. File Attachments 4-27-26 LMHS Out-of-State TD to Denver, CO (Manecci).pdf (1,848 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda by Mr. Farnsworth Motion by Tyler Brandeburg, second by Mollie Cunningham. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 10. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-SCHOOL ITEMS Subject 10.02 Out-of-State Travel for Daniela Kovacsev of Lake Minneola High School to attend Advanced Placement College Board Reading in Louisville, KY, June 1-9, 2026 (Rob Feltner, Assistant Superintendent Teaching, Learning and Leadership), Fiscal Impact: $1,550 from General Fund, Advanced Placement Budget Meeting Apr 27, 2026 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE : Lake Minneola High School is requesting approval for out-of-state travel for Daniela Kovacsev to attend the Advanced Placement (AP) College Board Reading in Louisville, Kentucky. June 1-9, 2026. This professional development opportunity allows educators to score AP exams and collaborate with other AP educators from across the country. Participation in the AP Reading provides valuable insight into College Board expectations, scoring standards, and best instructional practices. This experience directly enhances classroom instruction by aligning teaching strategies with AP assessment standards and improving student performance on AP exams. This item supports Goal 1: Student Success of the District’s Strategic Plan by strengthening instructional effectiveness and increasing student achievement in advanced coursework. ALTERNATIVES: Approve the out-of-state travel for Daniela Kovacsev to attend the AP College Board Reading in Louisville, KY, June 1-9, 2026. Not approve the out-of-state travel for Daniela Kovacsev to attend the AP College Board Reading in Louisville, KY, June 1-9, 2026. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the out-of-state travel for Daniela Kovacsev to attend the AP College Board Reading in Louisville, KY, June 1-9, 2026. FISCAL IMPACT: Lodging cost of $1,550, from General Fund, Advanced Placement Budget. DATA SOURCE: This agenda item was prepared by William Roberts, Principal of Lake Minneola High School. Additional information may be obtained by calling 352-394-9600. File Attachments 4-27-26 LMHS Out-of-State Travel to Louisville, KY (Kovacsev).pdf (234 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda by Mr. Farnsworth Motion by Tyler Brandeburg, second by Mollie Cunningham. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 10. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-SCHOOL ITEMS Subject 10.03 Final Order for Student Expulsion (Rob Feltner, Assistant Superintendent Teaching, Learning & Leadership) Fiscal Impact: None Meeting Apr 27, 2026 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Action File Attachments 10. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-SCHOOL ITEMS Subject 10.04 Request for Modification of Hearing Officer's Recommendation (Rob Feltner, Assistant Superintendent Teaching, Learning & Leadership) Fiscal Impact: None Meeting Apr 27, 2026 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Action File Attachments 11. DISCUSSION Subject 11.01 Public Hearing - Tentative Approval of Policies 8405-School Safety and Security, 8406-Reports of Suspicious Activity and Potential Threats to Schools, 8407-Safe-School Officers, 8415-Emergency and Crisis Management, 8420-Emergency Management, Emergency Preparedness and Emergency Response Agencies - Fiscal Impact: None Meeting Apr 27, 2026 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Action BACKGROUND and RATIONALE: The following policies are being brought for tentative approval following revisions per Neola updates. Neola updates to address Federal or State legislation, court decisions that may necessitate policy revisions and/or actions of agencies at either the Federal or State level. If tentatively approved, the policies will be advertised in the Daily Commercial on May 1, 2026, and on the district website (under legal ads and public notices) and brought to the Board for final approval (adoption) at the Regular School Board Meeting, June 8, 2026. Policies: 8405-School Safety and Security 8406-Reports of Suspicious Activity and Potential Threats to Schools 8407-Safe-School Officers 8415-Emergency and Crisis Management 8420-Emergency Management, Emergency Preparedness and Emergency Response Agencies ALTERNATIVES: 1. Provide tentative approval of all 5 policies per the Neola updates. 2. Do not provide tentative approval of all 5 policies and pull specific policies for revisions. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend the Board provide tentative approval of the policies as presented. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with tentative approval of the 5 policies. DATA SOURCE: The policies were reviewed by Joseph Mabry, Director Safety and Security and team being brought to the Board for their review. For questions, please contact Mr. Mabry at mabryj@lake.k12.fl.us or 352-253-6500. The proposed policy procedures can be found on the district website at: www.lake.k12.fl.us click on School Board tab then click on Proposed Policy Revisions. File Attachments Policy 8405-School Safety and Security.pdf (832 KB) Policy 8406-Reports of Suspicious Activity and Potential Threats to Schools.pdf (105 KB) Policy 8407-Safe-School Officers.pdf (290 KB) Policy 8415-Emergeny and Crisis Management.pdf (114 KB) Policy 8420-Emergency Management, Emergency Preparedness and Emergency Response Agencies.pdf (364 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation by Mr. Farnsworth Motion by Tyler Brandeburg, second by Stephanie Luke. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 11. DISCUSSION Subject 11.02 Public Hearing-Final Approval of Policies 2111-Parent and Family Engagement in the School Program, 2215-Program of Instruction, 2261-Title 1 Services, 2261.02-Title 1-Parents’ Right To Know, 2410-School Health Services, 2417-Comprehensive Health Education, 2450-Adult and Community Education, 5223-Absences for Religious Instruction, 5330.01-Self-Administered Medication and Epinephrine Use, 5330.03-Administration of Epinephrine By Trained School Personnel (Rescinded), 5350-Student Suicide Prevention, Awareness, and Screening and 5780-Student/Parent Rights - Fiscal Impact: None Meeting Apr 27, 2026 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Action BACKGROUND and RATIONALE: The following policies are being brought for final approval (adoption) following revisions per Neola updates. Neola updates to address Federal or State legislation, court decisions that may necessitate policy revisions and/or actions of agencies at either the Federal or State level. The policies were tentatively by the Board at the Regular School Board Meeting, March 23, 2026 and policy 5200-Attendance, was pulled from tentative approval, for further review. The policies were advertised for final approval (adoption), in the Daily Commercial on March 27, 2026 and on the district website, March 24, 2026. Policies: 2111-Parent and Family Engagement in the School Program 2215-Program of Instruction 2261-Title 1 Services 2261.02-Title 1-Parents’ Right to Know 2410-School Health Services 2417-Comprehensive Health Education 2450-Adult and Community Education 5223-Absences for Religious Instruction 5330.01-Self Administered Medication and Epinephrine Use 5330.03-Administation of Epinephrine By Trained School Personnel ( Rescinded ) 5350-Student Suicide Prevention, Awareness, and Screening 5780-Student/Parent Rights ALTERNATIVES: 1. Provide final approval of all 12 policies per the Neola updates. 2. Do not provide final approval of all 12 policies. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend the Board provide final approval of the policies as presented. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with final approval of the policies. DATA SOURCE: The policies were reviewed by Frances Celis, Executive Director, Student Support Services and her team before being brought to the Board for their review. For questions, please contact Ms. Celis at 352-253-6500 or celisf@lake.k12.fl.us . The proposed policy procedures can be found on the district website at: www.lake.k12.fl.us click on School Board tab then click on Proposed Policy Revisions. File Attachments Policy 2111-Parent and Family Engagement in the School Program.pdf (224 KB) Policy 2215-Program of Instruction.pdf (371 KB) Policy 2261-Title 1 Services.pdf (115 KB) Policy 2261.02-Title 1 - Parents' Right to Know.pdf (209 KB) Policy 2410-School Health Services.pdf (230 KB) Policy 2417-Comprehensive Health Education.pdf (208 KB) Policy 2450-Adult and Community Education.pdf (115 KB) Policy 5223-Absences for Religious Instruction.pdf (100 KB) Policy 5330.01-Self-Administered Medication and Epinephrine Use.pdf (202 KB) Policy 5330.03-Administration of Epinephrine by Trained School Personnel (Rescind).pdf (91 KB) Policy 5350-Student Suicide Prevention, Awareness and Screening.pdf (167 KB) Policy 5780-Student Parent Rights.pdf (1,035 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation by Mr. Farnsworth Motion by Tyler Brandeburg, second by Marc Dodd. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 12. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT 13. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS 14. ADJOURNMENT