The School Board of Nassau County, Florida

3 Thursday, March 12, 2026 The School Board of Nassau County, Florida “Empowering Others Through A Commitment to Excellence” 1201 Atlantic Avenue Fernandina Bch., Florida 32034 (904) 491-9900 6:00 p.m. A. Meeting Opening Subject 1. Call to Order, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Mar 12, 2026 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category A. Meeting Opening Type Procedural File Attachments B. Agenda Subject 1. Adoption of the Agenda Meeting Mar 12, 2026 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category B. Agenda Type Action Recommended Action Adopt the agenda. File Attachments Motion & Voting Adopt the agenda. Motion by Kristi Simpkins, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Joe Zimmerman, Kristi Simpkins C. Public Comment Subject 1. Public Comment Meeting Mar 12, 2026 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category C. Public Comment Type File Attachments D. Superintendent Spotlight Subject 1. Superintendent Spotlight Meeting Mar 12, 2026 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category D. Superintendent Spotlight Type Recognition File Attachments E. Presenters or Special Order Subject 1. Presenters or Special Order Meeting Mar 12, 2026 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Presenters or Special Order Type Recognition File Attachments F. Consent Agenda Subject 1. Minutes - Workshop- Impact Study 1/5/2026 Meeting Mar 12, 2026 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category F. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the Workshop- Impact Study held on January 5, 2026. Minutes View Minutes for Jan 5, 2026 - School Board Workshop - Impact Study File Attachments All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Shannon Hogue, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Joe Zimmerman, Kristi Simpkins Subject 2. Minutes - Joint Meeting with BOCC 1/27/2026 Meeting Mar 12, 2026 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category F. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action Approve the Minutes of the Joint Meeting with BOCC held on January 27, 2026. Minutes View Minutes for Jan 27, 2026 - Joint Meeting with School Board and Nassau County File Attachments All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Shannon Hogue, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Joe Zimmerman, Kristi Simpkins Subject 3. Minutes - Joint Meeting with COFB - 2/10/2026 Meeting Mar 12, 2026 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category F. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes from the Joint Meeting with COFB held on 2/10/2026. Minutes View Minutes for Feb 10, 2026 - Joint Meeting with School Board and City of Fernan File Attachments All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Shannon Hogue, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Joe Zimmerman, Kristi Simpkins Subject 4. Minutes - Regular Meeting - 2/12/2026 Meeting Mar 12, 2026 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category F. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on February 12, 2026. Minutes View Minutes for Feb 12, 2026 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida File Attachments All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Shannon Hogue, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Joe Zimmerman, Kristi Simpkins Subject 5. Minutes - Special Board Meeting - 2/24/2026 Meeting Mar 12, 2026 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category F. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the Special Board Meeting held on February 24, 2026. Minutes View Minutes for Feb 24, 2026 - Special Board Meeting File Attachments All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Shannon Hogue, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Joe Zimmerman, Kristi Simpkins Subject 6. Minutes - Workshop- Capital Budget 2/24/2026 Meeting Mar 12, 2026 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category F. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the Workshop- Capital Budget held on February 24, 2026. Minutes View Minutes for Feb 24, 2026 - School Board Workshop - Capital Budget File Attachments All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Shannon Hogue, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Joe Zimmerman, Kristi Simpkins Subject 7. Personnel Agenda and Addendum Meeting Mar 12, 2026 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category F. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approve Personnel Agenda and Addendum. Goals Human Resources - Strategy 2 - Competitive salaries, affordable health insurance, incentives, and positive working conditions to retain quality teachers and staff within the school system. File Attachments 20260312-HR-Personnel Agenda.pdf (164 KB) 20260312-HR-Personnel Addendum.pdf (164 KB) All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Shannon Hogue, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Joe Zimmerman, Kristi Simpkins Subject 8. Voucher & Warrant Report JAN2026 Meeting Mar 12, 2026 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category F. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends approval of this request AGENDA STATEMENT: Approve the Voucher and Warrant Report (Expenditures) for JAN2026. ISSUE: The vouchers and warrants are a summary of the financial activities of the School Board. They provide a District-wide view of the flow of funds. ALTERNATIVES: The Board's alternatives are: 1. Approve the Voucher and Warrant Report. 2. Reject the Voucher and Warrant Report. RECOMMENDATIONS: The Superintendent recommends approval of this request. RATIONALE: The financial records and accounts of the School Board are maintained and under the direction of the Superintendent with approval of the Board. IMPACT STATEMENT: This had no direct financial impact. DATA SOURCE: Kim Bernhart; Accounts Payable Accountant SUBMITTED BY: Ellen Harper; Director of Business Services, 904-491-9870 File Attachments JAN26 V & W REPORT.pdf (101 KB) All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Shannon Hogue, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Joe Zimmerman, Kristi Simpkins Subject 9. Disposal of Surplus Property Equipment Meeting Mar 12, 2026 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category F. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Authorize the disposal of cannibalized, surplus, and junked equipment currently valued at $730.30 and reinstatement of property currently valued at $306.25 for March 12, 2026. AGENDA STATEMENT: Authorize the disposal of cannibalized, surplus, and junked equipment currently valued at $730.30 and reinstatement of property currently valued at $306.25 for March 12, 2026. ISSUE: Florida Statutes 274.01 "Authorizing and recording of the disposal of property" states that the authority for the disposal of property shall be recorded in the minutes of the governmental unit. ALTERNATIVES: The Board's alternatives are: 1. Approve the request. 2. Disapprove the request. RECOMMENDATIONS: The Superintendent recommends approval of changes to Property Inventory. RATIONALE: The property records of the School Board are maintained under the direction of the Superintendent with approval of the Board. The District's current practice for computer refresh is every five years. IMPACT STATEMENT: Assets for the School District will be reduced and/or increased by the amounts stated above. The missing/stolen property items are deducted from the site balance, but will be maintained in the system to be reinstated as found. DATA SOURCE: April Cushman, Fixed Asset Accountant SUBMITTED BY: Ellen Harper, Director of Business Services, 904-491-987 File Attachments 20260312-HARPER-SURPLUS PROPERTY.pdf (641 KB) All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Shannon Hogue, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Joe Zimmerman, Kristi Simpkins Subject 10. Student Transfers Meeting Mar 12, 2026 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category F. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approval requested for student transfers received. NAME FROM CITY TO SCHOOL REASON IN/OUT SCHOOL YEAR Dawley, Isaiah BES CIS Parent Preference IN 2025-2026 Hampton, Barret Duval - 32218 YES Parent works at YPS OUT 2025-2026 Rodriguez-Coria, Camilo YPS SES Parent Preference IN 2025-2026 Altman, Kamari SES YPS Parent Preference IN 2026-2027 Bozeman, Eli Duval - 32226 YHS Parents work at WES & YMS OUT 2026-2027 Bush, Peyton GA - 31569 WES Parent works at WES OUT 2026-2027 Cole, Brinlee HMSH CMS Parent Preference IN 2026-2027 Devaney, Gregory YPS SES Parent Preference IN 2026-2027 Dobrosky, Roman Duval - 32218 CIS Parent works at CES OUT 2026-2027 Haugh, Hudson HMSH CMS Parent works at CMS IN 2026-2027 Krapp, Logan Duval - 32218 YHS Parent works at YPS OUT 2026-2027 Porter, Ethan HES CES Parent Preference IN 2026-2027 Ruddock, Eleanor YPS WES Parent Preference IN 2026-2027 Shattuck, Brody Duval - 32218 CIS Parent works at CMS OUT 2026-2027 Starner, Barrett Duval - 32218 YPS Parent Preference OUT 2026-2027 Starnet, Bennett Duval - 32218 YPS Parent Preference OUT 2026-2027 Thornton, Riverlynn Duval - 32218 CES Parent works at CMS OUT 2026-2027 Thornton, Rylee Duval - 32218 CMS Parent works at CMS OUT 2026-2027 Walker, Waylon CES HES Parent works at HES IN 2026-2027 Way, Khylee YMS CMS Parent Preference IN 2026-2027 Wilson, Carter Duval - 32219 CIS Parent works at CES OUT 2026-2027 Wilson, Kyslee Duval - 32219 CIS Parent works at CES OUT 2026-2027 Wilson, Ryder Duval - 32219 CMS Parent works at CES OUT 2026-2027 File Attachments All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Shannon Hogue, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Joe Zimmerman, Kristi Simpkins Subject 11. Donations Meeting Mar 12, 2026 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category F. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approve the following donations. File Attachments FBHS_Donations.pdf (67 KB) YES_Donations.pdf (48 KB) HES_Donations.pdf (43 KB) All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Shannon Hogue, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Joe Zimmerman, Kristi Simpkins Subject 12. Out of County Travel - ESE Department - Project Search Conference Meeting Mar 12, 2026 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category F. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Request approval for Amy Steffen and Christine Von Doersten to attend the 19th Annual Project Search Conference in St. Louis, Missouri July 13-17, 2026. File Attachments Memo Annual Project Search Conference July 2026.pdf (560 KB) All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Shannon Hogue, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Joe Zimmerman, Kristi Simpkins Subject 13. Out-of-State Field Trip - Hilliard Middle Senior High Students to Georgia Tech University Meeting Mar 12, 2026 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category F. Consent Agenda Type Action Recommended Action Request approval for Hilliard Middle Senior High Students to travel Out-of-State t=for college visit to Georgia Tech University. File Attachments 0951_001.pdf (207 KB) Subject 14. Consent Vote Meeting Mar 12, 2026 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category F. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) File Attachments All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Shannon Hogue, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Joe Zimmerman, Kristi Simpkins G. Action Items Subject 1. Approval of Elementary Art & Music MOU with NTA Meeting Mar 12, 2026 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category G. Action Items Type Action Recommended Action Approve the Elementary Art & Music MOU with NTA Goals Human Resources - Strategy 2 - Implement district-wide and site-based employee retention techniques. Agenda Statement: Approval of the Elementary Art & Music MOU with NTA. ISSUE: Elementary art and music teachers currently do not receive compensation for after hours events showcasing art and music students. ALTERNATIVES: Approve/ Provide alternative RECOMMENDATIONS: The Superintendent recommends approval of the Elementary Art & Music MOU with NTA. RATIONALE: To provide compensation to elementary art and music teachers for after hours events that showcase art and music students. IMPACT STATEMENT: DATA SOURCE: SUBMITTED BY: Rhonda Devereaux File Attachments Elementary Art MOU 2025-2026.pdf (97 KB) Motion & Voting Approve the Elementary Art & Music MOU with NTA Motion by Kristi Simpkins, second by Shannon Hogue. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Joe Zimmerman, Kristi Simpkins Subject 2. Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) Dues Meeting Mar 12, 2026 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category G. Action Items Type Action Recommended Action Approval to accept and renew Florida School Boards Association annual dues for the 2026-2027 year. Dear FSBA Member, Thank you for your continued membership in the Florida School Boards Association. Your commitment to public education makes a meaningful difference—not only for your district, but for students across Florida. Every day, FSBA staff work on your behalf to advocate for strong public schools and effective local governance. As the largest professional association for Florida school board members, FSBA ensures your voice is heard by the State Board of Education, the Department of Education, the Florida Legislature, Congress, and other key partners. We are proud to serve you and to evolve alongside you as the needs of public education continue to change. Your district’s dues support the services and resources members rely on, including: On‑call consultation services—our most valued member benefit Timely publications, updates, and policy analyses Newsfeeds with legislative tracking and summaries A $100,000 accidental death insurance policy Exclusive access to national associations, professional learning, and training Discounts on trusted products and services Just as importantly, your membership allows FSBA to continue expanding the training, advocacy, and support you have asked for. We encourage you to visit the FSBA website to review highlights from last year’s Annual Report and see our newly adopted Strategic Plan. In accordance with FSBA bylaws, General Membership approves dues rates at the Annual Joint Conference. On December 4, 2025, members unanimously approved the dues schedule, recognizing the constraints of districts by approving NO DUES INCREASE for the 2026–27 year. We value your ideas and welcome your suggestions at any time. Thank you for your sustained commitment to FSBA and to public education. Together, we remain a strong, unified voice for Florida’s students. Sincerely, Andrea Messina, Chief Executive Officer Angie Gallo, President, Orange County File Attachments Nassau.pdf (221 KB) Subject 3. Concurrency Agreement - Hidden Lake Expansion Meeting Mar 12, 2026 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category G. Action Items Type Action Recommended Action Recommend approval of the Mitigation Agreement for Hidden Lakes Expansion. File Attachments 0950_001.pdf (1,041 KB) Motion & Voting Recommend approval of the Mitigation Agreement for Hidden Lakes Expansion. Motion by Kristi Simpkins, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Joe Zimmerman, Kristi Simpkins Subject 4. Concurrency Agreement - Timber Grove Meeting Mar 12, 2026 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category G. Action Items Type Action Recommended Action Recommend approval of the Mitigation Agreement for Timber Grove. File Attachments Subject 5. Concurrency Agreement Amendment - Pine Landing Meeting Mar 12, 2026 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category G. Action Items Type Action Recommended Action Recommend approval of the mitigation agreement amending the unit numbers and required proportionate share. File Attachments Amendment 1 Mitigation Agreement Pine Landing.pdf (366 KB) Motion & Voting Recommend approval of the mitigation agreement amending the unit numbers and required proportionate share. Motion by Shannon Hogue, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Joe Zimmerman, Kristi Simpkins Subject 6. School Site Donation for School Site S-1 Meeting Mar 12, 2026 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category G. Action Items Type Action Recommended Action Recommend approval to accept agreement for School Site Donation for School Site S-1. This agreement will convey the property to the Nassau County School District that we have previously agreed to accept. File Attachments 20260310132057390.pdf (1,537 KB) Motion & Voting Recommend approval to accept agreement for School Site Donation for School Site S-1. Motion by Shannon Hogue, second by Kristi Simpkins. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Joe Zimmerman, Kristi Simpkins Subject 7. Bargaining Chief Negotiating Officer Meeting Mar 12, 2026 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category G. Action Items Type Action Recommended Action recommend approving to appoint the Director of Human Resources as the Chief Negotiating Officer. AGENDA STATEMENT ISSUE: The district currently incurs significant legal fees by relying on outside counsel to serve as the lead negotiator during bargaining sessions. While legal expertise remains essential, the ongoing use of attorneys to perform negotiations results in higher-than-necessary costs. Designating the Director of Human Resources as the Chief Negotiating Officer will substantially reduce district expenditures while still allowing the district to access legal counsel on an as‑needed basis for guidance, document review, and complex legal matters. ALTERNATIVES: Appoint the Director of Human Resources as the Chief Negotiating Officer , including a stipend for negotiation responsibilities and continued availability of legal counsel as needed. Continue with the current model , relying heavily on legal counsel for negotiation duties, resulting in higher ongoing costs. Assign another district-level administrator to serve as Chief Negotiating Officer. Contract with an external negotiation consultant to assume bargaining responsibilities. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the designation of the Director of Human Resources as the Chief Negotiating Officer , and authorize a stipend of $4,000 , to be provided after the ratification of each negotiated contract in which the Director participates. RATIONALE: Assigning the Director of Human Resources to serve as Chief Negotiating Officer will: Reduce reliance on external legal counsel for direct negotiation activities. Result in meaningful cost savings while maintaining access to legal expertise when necessary. Enhance consistency, accuracy, and strategic coordination in bargaining communications. Centralize labor relations within the department best equipped to manage employee relations, contract language, staffing needs, and compensation structures. Strengthen relationships with employee groups through a single, informed district representative. Preserve continuity and institutional knowledge across bargaining years. The supplemental $4,000 stipend acknowledges the substantial time, preparation, and expertise required for effective negotiations and compensates the Director for work that often extends beyond normal operating hours. IMPACT STATEMENT: This action is expected to reduce overall district negotiation costs by limiting the use of outside legal counsel during bargaining. The only direct cost is the $4,000 stipend per negotiated and ratified contract. The net effect is anticipated to be cost‑positive for the district. DATA SOURCE: District expenditures related to previous legal negotiation services Human Resources job descriptions and responsibilities Administrative review of bargaining practices Comparative practices in peer Florida school districts SUBMITTED BY: Dr. Kathy Burns, Superintendent File Attachments Subject 8. Millage Referendum Workshop Meeting Mar 12, 2026 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category G. Action Items Type Action Recommended Action Recommend continuing the millage referendum discussion during the Capital Budget workshop already scheduled for Monday, March 23, 2026 at 5pm. File Attachments Motion & Voting Recommend continuing the millage referendum discussion during the Capital Budget workshop already scheduled for Monday, March 23, 2026 at 5pm. Motion by Kristi Simpkins, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Lissa Braddock, Shannon Hogue, Joe Zimmerman, Kristi Simpkins H. Discussion Items Subject 1. Discussion Items Meeting Mar 12, 2026 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category H. Discussion Items Type Discussion File Attachments I. Staff Reports Subject 1. Staff Report Meeting Mar 12, 2026 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category I. Staff Reports Type Information File Attachments J. Old Business Subject 1. Old Business Meeting Mar 12, 2026 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category J. Old Business Type Information File Attachments K. Public Presentations Subject 1. Public Presentations Meeting Mar 12, 2026 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category K. Public Presentations Type Information (The School Board cannot take action on input/request(s), but may place an item on the agenda of a subsequent meeting for action). Presentations to the Board are limited to three (3) minutes. ADDRESSING THE BOARD: Individuals or groups may address comments to the School Board at any Regular Meeting by following established procedures. The maximum allotted time for a presentation is three (3) minutes per person. A speaker's time may not be allocated to others. The Board will permit individuals' comments on agenda items at the time the item is under consideration. Individuals must complete a form located on a table near the rear wall of the Board Room. Thirty minutes will be set aside at the end of the meeting for public discussion on non-agenda items. File Attachments L. Superintendent Comments Subject 1. Superintendent Comments Meeting Mar 12, 2026 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category L. Superintendent Comments Type Information File Attachments M. Board Comments Subject 1. Ms. Braddock Comments Meeting Mar 12, 2026 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category M. Board Comments Type Information File Attachments Subject 2. Ms. Hogue Comments Meeting Mar 12, 2026 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category M. Board Comments Type Information File Attachments Subject 3. Ms. Simpkins Comments Meeting Mar 12, 2026 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category M. Board Comments Type Information File Attachments Subject 4. Mr. Zimmerman Comments Meeting Mar 12, 2026 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category M. Board Comments Type Information File Attachments Subject 5. Ms. Cook Comments Meeting Mar 12, 2026 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category M. Board Comments Type Information File Attachments N. Attorney Comments Subject 1. Attorney Comments Meeting Mar 12, 2026 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category N. Attorney Comments Type Information File Attachments O. Adjournment Subject 1. Adjournment Meeting Mar 12, 2026 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category O. Adjournment Type Information Time adjourned - File Attachments