School Board Meeting of Alachua County, Florida

3 Tuesday, June 16, 2026 School Board Meeting of Alachua County, Florida School Board Meeting 5:30 p.m. Location-Alachua County Public Schools District Office Board Room, 620 East University Ave. Gainesville FL 32601 Channel 12 Live Stream: http://gainesville.granicus.com/player/camera/3?publish_id=12 During the School Board of Alachua County’s business meetings, reasonable decorum is required during all portions of the meeting. Conduct that disrupts or interferes with the orderly progress of the meeting is not allowed. Any individual(s) causing disruption or interference will be asked to stop. Failure to comply may result in removal from the meeting. The School Board encourages speakers to focus on issues and constructive input. The School Board impartially receives all public comments. Comments that are obscene, abusive, or threatening are not allowed. Thank you for supporting a respectful environment where all voices can be heard. For additional information, the School Board’s Policy regarding public comment is available at https://www.alachuaschools.net/publicinputpolicy There are two options for requesting an opportunity to speak at a School Board meeting: 1) Complete an online Speaker Request Form that will be available at alachuaschools.net/publiccomment for 24 hours before the meeting begins; or 2) Complete a paper version of the Speaker Request Form, which will be available in the Boardroom 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the meeting. All forms, online and paper, must be completed and submitted before the meeting begins. Input regarding School Board meeting items can also be submitted through email at issues@alachuaschools.net by noon of the day of the meeting. Persons with disabilities who require assistance to participate in the meeting are requested to notify the Office of the Superintendent at (352) 955-7527 (Voice) or dial 711 (TDD) at least 48 hours ahead of the meeting so that their needs may be accommodated. A. Meeting Opening Subject 1. Call to Order-Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - School Board Meeting of Alachua County, Florida Category A. Meeting Opening Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 2. Adoption of Agenda Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - School Board Meeting of Alachua County, Florida Category A. Meeting Opening Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve the adoption of the agenda. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to approve the adoption of the agenda. Motion by Sarah Rockwell, second by Tina Certain. Final Resolution: Motion Passed Yes: Leanetta McNealy, Tina Certain, Sarah Rockwell, Thomas Vu, Janine Plavac Subject 3. Public Comment Statement (Board Attorney) Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - School Board Meeting of Alachua County, Florida Category A. Meeting Opening Type Information During the School Board of Alachua County’s business meetings, reasonable decorum is required during all portions of the meeting. Conduct that disrupts or interferes with the orderly progress of the meeting is not allowed. Any individual(s) causing disruption or interference will be asked to stop. Failure to comply may result in removal from the meeting. The School Board encourages speakers to focus on issues and constructive input. The School Board impartially receives all public comments. Comments that are obscene, abusive, or threatening are not allowed. Thank you for supporting a respectful environment where all voices can be heard. For additional information, the School Board’s Policy regarding public comment is available at https://www.alachuaschools.net/publicinputpolicy File Attachments Subject 4. Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items) Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - School Board Meeting of Alachua County, Florida Category A. Meeting Opening Type Information File Attachments Subject 5. Public Comment (Agenda Items) Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - School Board Meeting of Alachua County, Florida Category A. Meeting Opening Type Discussion, Information (This provides citizens the opportunity to address the Board. (Speakers shall have up to two (2) minutes for comments.) File Attachments B. Consent Agenda Subject 1. Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - School Board Meeting of Alachua County, Florida Category B. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. File Attachments Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Motion by Tina Certain, second by Sarah Rockwell. Final Resolution: Motion Passed Yes: Leanetta McNealy, Tina Certain, Sarah Rockwell, Thomas Vu, Janine Plavac Subject 2. Employment of Personnel (Terry) Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - School Board Meeting of Alachua County, Florida Category B. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Personnel Changes: Hiring, Termination, Resignation, Retirement: Updates regarding employee staffing, including new hires, changes of assignment, employees leaving the District through resignation, termination and retiring. File Attachments Board List 6-16-26.pdf (119 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Motion by Tina Certain, second by Sarah Rockwell. Final Resolution: Motion Passed Yes: Leanetta McNealy, Tina Certain, Sarah Rockwell, Thomas Vu, Janine Plavac Subject 3. Bid(s) and Requisition(s)(Reneke) Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - School Board Meeting of Alachua County, Florida Category B. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) File Attachments 6-16-26 Bids and Requisitions Motorola Update.pdf (141 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Motion by Tina Certain, second by Sarah Rockwell. Final Resolution: Motion Passed Yes: Leanetta McNealy, Tina Certain, Sarah Rockwell, Thomas Vu, Janine Plavac Subject 4. 2025-2026 Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) Summer Bridge Program (Dell) Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - School Board Meeting of Alachua County, Florida Category B. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Implementation for the 2025-2026 Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) Summer Bridge Program. This initiative targets all eligible VPK students, including those from private providers, who scored below the 25th percentile on the final 2025–2026 progress monitoring report (PM3). File Attachments 25-26 VPK Summer Bridge Program Grant Application_edited6.9.26.pdf (168 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Motion by Tina Certain, second by Sarah Rockwell. Final Resolution: Motion Passed Yes: Leanetta McNealy, Tina Certain, Sarah Rockwell, Thomas Vu, Janine Plavac C. Action Items Subject 1. Proposed New Professional/Technical Job Description for Education Excellence Liaison - First Reading (Edwards) Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - School Board Meeting of Alachua County, Florida Category C. Action Items Type Action Preferred Date Oct 07, 2025 Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source The Education Foundation of Alachua County Recommended Action The Superintendent Recommends that the Board approve the Professional/Technical job description for Education Excellence Liaison, as presented, for advertising and scheduled the Second Reading on July 30, 2026. To sustain and expand the district’s commitment to educational excellence, the Education Excellence Liaison will serve as a dedicated catalyst for professional learning and student empowerment. This role ensures continuity and strategic coordination of key initiatives—ElevateEd, Teacher’s Roundtable, Beginning Teacher Programs, Catalyst and Resilient Grants—critical to educator growth and retention. Simultaneously, the liaison will lead the Amplified: Student Voice Coalition, fostering meaningful student advocacy and positive engagement with community stakeholders. By managing grants and coordinating district-wide programs, the position would assist in directly addressing critical needs. This role emphasizes commitment to operational excellence and equal educational opportunities for all learners. This position will be paid for by the Education Foundation, and we seek to make the position active for the start of the 2026–2027 school year. File Attachments 26 06 16 - Statement of Purpose & Effect and Job Descript - Liaision -- Education Excellence - 1st.pdf (398 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent Recommends that the Board approve the Professional/Technical job description for Education Excellence Liaison, as presented, for advertising and scheduled the Second Reading on July 30, 2026. Motion by Tina Certain, second by Sarah Rockwell. Final Resolution: Motion Passed Yes: Leanetta McNealy, Tina Certain, Sarah Rockwell, Thomas Vu, Janine Plavac Subject 2. Citizens Field Agreement between the School Board of Alachua County and the City of Gainesville (Patton) Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - School Board Meeting of Alachua County, Florida Category C. Action Items Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the Citizens Field Agreement between the School Board of Alachua County and the City of Gainesville, as presented. File Attachments Interlocal Agreement - Citizens Field CLEAN.docx.pdf (595 KB) PSA - Citizens Field CLEAN.pdf (274 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the Citizens Field Agreement between the School Board of Alachua County and the City of Gainesville, as presented. Motion by Tina Certain, second by Sarah Rockwell. Final Resolution: Motion Failed Yes: Tina Certain No: Leanetta McNealy, Sarah Rockwell, Thomas Vu, Janine Plavac approve moving forward and authorize the Superintendent to renegotiate the agreement Motion by Tina Certain, second by Sarah Rockwell. Final Resolution: Motion Failed Yes: Tina Certain, Sarah Rockwell No: Leanetta McNealy, Thomas Vu, Janine Plavac Authorize staff to bring back a presentation with stadium options. Motion by Sarah Rockwell, second by Janine Plavac. Final Resolution: Motion Passed Yes: Leanetta McNealy, Sarah Rockwell, Thomas Vu, Janine Plavac No: Tina Certain D. Discussion Items Subject 1. Alachua County and City of Gainesville Invitation (Vu) Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - School Board Meeting of Alachua County, Florida Category D. Discussion Items Type Discussion File Attachments BOCC & COG Response Draft REVISED (6_16_26) (1).pdf (92 KB) E. Adjournment Subject 1. Adjournment Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - School Board Meeting of Alachua County, Florida Category E. Adjournment Type Action, Procedural Recommended Action Motion to Adjourn meeting File Attachments