Regular Board Meeting

1 Tuesday, December 10, 2024 Regular Board Meeting DeSoto County School Board Chambers 530 LaSolona Avenue Arcadia, FL 34266 TIME: 5:30 PM 1. November 19, 2024, Organizational Meeting at 9:00 AM 2. November 26, 2024, Regular Board Meeting - CANCELLED Due to Thanksgiving Holiday 3. Executive Session: Expulsions - CLOSED 4. Call to Order: 5:30 PM Subject 4.01 Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Dec 10, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 4. Call to Order: 5:30 PM Type FROM (Director/Principal): FOR (Division/School): Date(s) of Service: Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments Subject 4.02 Prayer Meeting Dec 10, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 4. Call to Order: 5:30 PM Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 4.03 Roll Call Meeting Dec 10, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 4. Call to Order: 5:30 PM Type FROM (Director/Principal): FOR (Division/School): Date(s) of Service: Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 5. Approval of Minutes Subject 5.01 November 12, 2024, Regular Board Meeting Minutes Meeting Dec 10, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 5. Approval of Minutes Type Action File Attachments 11.12.24 Regular Meeting.pdf (146 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Jami Schueneman, second by Asena L Mott. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Karen Chancey, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer Subject 5.02 November 19, 2024, Organizational Board Meeting Minutes Meeting Dec 10, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 5. Approval of Minutes Type Action File Attachments 11.19.24 Organizational Minutes.r.pdf (181 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Jami Schueneman, second by Asena L Mott. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Karen Chancey, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer 6. Attorney Reports Subject 6.01 Ryan Hudak, Attorney Meeting Dec 10, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 6. Attorney Reports Type Report File Attachments 7. Superintendent Report Subject 7.01 Dr. Bobby Bennett, Superintendent Meeting Dec 10, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 7. Superintendent Report Type Information File Attachments 8. Public Presentations Subject 8.01 Public Presentations Meeting Dec 10, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. Public Presentations Type Discussion, Information, Report File Attachments 9. Financial Reports Subject 9.01 Approval of Financial Reports Meeting Dec 10, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 9. Financial Reports Type Action Recommended Action Approval of all items listed under Financial Reports as presented, unless otherwise noted. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of all items listed under Financial Reports as presented, unless otherwise noted. Motion by Karen Chancey, second by Sharon Goodman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Karen Chancey, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer Subject 9.02 Check Register Meeting Dec 10, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 9. Financial Reports Type Routine Monthly Report FROM : Rosa Vargas FOR : Finance Date(s) of Service: 11/01/24 - 11/28/24 Submission Summary : Check Registers# 140302055 - 140302189 ACH Registers# 242500267 - 242500329 Wire Transfers# 202400312 - 202400155 File Attachments 9.02 Check Register 121024.pdf (42 KB) 10. Routine Business Subject 10.01 Approval of Routine Business Items Meeting Dec 10, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. Routine Business Type Action Recommended Action Approve all items listed under Routine Business as presented, unless otherwise noted. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve all items listed under Routine Business as presented, unless otherwise noted. Motion by Jami Schueneman, second by Asena L Mott. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Karen Chancey, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer Subject 10.02 PAF Instructional/Athletic Meeting Dec 10, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. Routine Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Gina Stafford FOR (Division/School): Human Resources Date(s) of Service: 20024-2025 School Year Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 10.02 PAF Instructional-Athletic Updated (1).pdf (78 KB) Subject 10.03 PAF Non-Instructional Meeting Dec 10, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. Routine Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Gina Stafford FOR (Division/School): Human Resources Date(s) of Service: 2024-2025 School Year Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 10.03 PAF Non Instructional (7).pdf (83 KB) Subject 10.04 PAF Federal Grants Instructional/Non Instructional Meeting Dec 10, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. Routine Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Gina Stafford FOR (Division/School): Human Resources Date(s) of Service: 2024-2025 School Year Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 10.04 PAF Federal Grants Instructional and Non Instructional (1).pdf (77 KB) Subject 10.05 Temporary Duty Meeting Dec 10, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. Routine Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Gina Stafford FOR (Division/School): Human Resources Date(s) of Service: 2024-2025 School Year Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 10.05 Temp. Duty.pdf (2,020 KB) 11. New Business Subject 11.01 Approval of New Business Items Meeting Dec 10, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type Action FROM (Director/Principal): FOR (Division/School): Date(s) of Service: Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Sharon Goodman, second by Karen Chancey. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Karen Chancey, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer Subject 11.02 Nocatee Elementary School - Suncoast Credit Union Branch Contract - Amended Meeting Dec 10, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM: Brandy Tackett, Principal FOR: Nocatee Elementary School Date(s) of Service: 2024-2025 Submission Summary: This contract was amended to include current and correct contact information, and to update the dates of service and termination language. File Attachments 11.02 Nocatee Elementary School - Suncoast Credit Union Branch Contract.pdf (2,647 KB) Subject 11.03 Adult Education 1st Semester Fees PO Meeting Dec 10, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Kathy Severson, Director of Workforce Education FOR (Division/School): Adult Education Date(s) of Service:2024-2025 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Internal purchase order #22000002558 to School District of DeSoto County for the 1st Semester Students fees to be applied to Workforce Education project 11705 File Attachments 11.03 PO 22000002558 SDDC 1st Semester Fees.pdf (928 KB) Subject 11.04 Amended Project Priority List Report - 5 Year Survey Meeting Dec 10, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type Submission Document Amended or Updated from previous considerations FROM (Director/Principal): Rosa Vargas FOR (Division/School): Director of Finance Date(s) of Service: 2024 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 11.04 Project Priority List.pdf (72 KB) Subject 11.05 Agreement regarding Cope Notes Meeting Dec 10, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Amy Bennett FOR (Division/School): Student Services Date(s) of Service: 12/10/24-6/30/25 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Central Florida Behavioral Health Network Inc.. has purchased licenses at no cost for DeSoto County Schools for the sole source Cope Notes, a one of a kind mental and emotional health program. Dr. Amy Bennett will coordinate the program for DeSoto Schools. The agreement is attached. File Attachments 11.05 Cope Notes LLC Agreement.pdf (8,849 KB) Subject 11.06 Interagency Agreement Regarding Truant Children Meeting Dec 10, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Amy Bennett FOR (Division/School): Student Services Date(s) of Service: 2024 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Interagency Agreement on Truant Children Among the DeSoto County School Board (DCSB), Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), and Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF). File Attachments 11.06 DeSoto Truancy IAA - DCF & DJJ Signed (1).pdf (3,525 KB) Subject 11.07 AHCA Agreement Renewal Medicaid Meeting Dec 10, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Christina McCray FOR (Division/School): ESE Date(s) of Service: 11/18/2024-1/10/2030 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): The Agency for Health Care Administration has approved the Florida Medicaid provider renewal application and the agreement is attached. Agreement valid for 5 years. File Attachments 11.07 Medicaid Renewal.pdf (3,688 KB) Subject 11.08 2223-0033CC PAI Blick Art Supplies Tips 240402 Meeting Dec 10, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Michelle Sikes FOR (Division/School): District Date(s) of Service: 6/30/24-6/30/27 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): To provide art supplies and materials at a fixed rate in accordance with the terms of the TIPS contract 240402 for the contract period. File Attachments 11.08 2223-0033 PAI BLICK ART MATERIALS.pdf (1,589 KB) Subject 11.09 2425-021CC PAI SCHOOL HEALTH CORP SOURCEWELL Meeting Dec 10, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Michelle Sikes FOR (Division/School): District wide Date(s) of Service:7/10/24- 7/15/28 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): To utilize the Sourcewell Contract # 050924-SHC to provide Athletic and Physical Education Equipment and related supplies according to the terms and conditions of that contract. All documentation on file. File Attachments 11.09 2425-021CC PAI SCHOOL HEALTH CORP SOURCEWELL.pdf (800 KB) Subject 11.10 A-0094 PAI Blissful Rejuvenations Inc DOT Physicals 24-25 Meeting Dec 10, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Theresa Esparza FOR (Division/School): Transportation Date(s) of Service: 12/10/24-6/30/25 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): To provide certified DOT physicals for District employees in a timely manner as needed for the 2024-2025 school year. File Attachments 11.10 A-0094 PAI BLISSFUL REJUVENATIONS 24-25.pdf (6,503 KB) Subject 11.11 Job Descriptions - Director of Information Technology & Director of Finance Meeting Dec 10, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Gina Stafford FOR (Division/School): Human Resources Date(s) of Service: 2024-2025 School Year Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): The attached job descriptions have been updated to reflect current responsibilities. File Attachments 11.11 Director of Information Technology (1).pdf (189 KB) 11.11 Director of Finance.pdf (168 KB) Subject 11.12 Job Description - Deputy Superintendent Meeting Dec 10, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Gina Stafford FOR (Division/School): Human Resources Date(s) of Service: 2024-2025 School Year Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Attached is a new job description for the Board's consideration. File Attachments 11.12 Deputy Superintendent.pdf (164 KB) Subject 11.13 Job Description Updates Meeting Dec 10, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Gina Stafford FOR (Division/School): Human Resources Date(s) of Service: 2024-2025 School Year Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): The following three attached job descriptions were formerly associate and assistant director job descriptions. All job descriptions are now titled as director. The only other two changes on the job descriptions were in the "Reports to" section as well as the job code listed in the footers. There is no change in pay lanes. File Attachments 11.13 Director of Facilities.pdf (181 KB) 11.13 Director of Student Services.pdf (221 KB) 11.13 Director of Transportation.pdf (189 KB) Subject 11.14 Job Description - Food Service Field Specialist Meeting Dec 10, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type Action (Consent) FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Gina Stafford FOR (Division/School): Human Resources Date(s) of Service: 2024-2025 School Year Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Attached is a job description for a position that is replacing the former position of Nutrition Specialist in Food Service. File Attachments 11.14 Food Service Field Specialist.pdf (202 KB) Subject 11.15 HEC Stipend for Resilience Champion Meeting Dec 10, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): DR. AMY BENNETT FOR (Division/School): STUDENT SERVICES Date(s) of Service: 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 11.15 HEC STIPEND - BOARD.pdf (48 KB) Subject 11.16 PO 9022500082 Truist Governmental Finance Meeting Dec 10, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Tanya Handy FOR (Division/School): Finance Date(s) of Service: 7/1/24-6/30/25 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Capital Improvement Refunding Revenue Bond series 2012 for 2024-2025 Fiscal Year File Attachments 11.16 PO 9022500082 TRUIST GOVERNMENTAL FINANCE.pdf (66 KB) Subject 11.17 PO 3032500012 B&I Contractors Inc - DMS Meeting Dec 10, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Diane Moncrief FOR (Division/School): Facilities Date(s) of Service: 7/1/24-6/30/25 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): To install 8 replacement AHUs at DeSoto Middle School. File Attachments 11.17 PO 3032500012 B&I CONTRACTORS INC - DMS.pdf (65 KB) Subject 11.18 Turner Agri-Civic Center Standard Agreement for May 30, 2025 Meeting Dec 10, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Bobby Bennett, Superintendent FOR (Division/School): District Office Date(s) of Service: 2024.2025 SY Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 11.18 Turner Agri-Civic Center Standard Agreement 05.30.2025.pdf (608 KB) Subject 11.19 Turner Agri-Civic Center Standard Agreement for May 22, 2025 Meeting Dec 10, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Bobby Bennett, Superintendent FOR (Division/School): District Office Date(s) of Service: 2024.2025 SY Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 11.19 Turner Agri-Civic Center Standard Agreement 05.22.2025.pdf (1,371 KB) Subject 11.20 NES FUA - Miss DeSoto County Pageants Meeting Dec 10, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type FROM (Director/Principal): FOR (Division/School): Date(s) of Service: Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Miss DeSoto County Pageants (Heather Nott) is requesting the use of NES stage and stage lights for scholarship pageants on 12/21/24, 1/2/25, 1/3/25, 1/9/25, 1/10/25, 1/16/25, 1/17/25 and 1/24/25 at 5 pm File Attachments 11.20 NES FUA - Miss DeSoto County Pageants (2).pdf (554 KB) 12. Superintendent Subject 12.01 Dr. Bobby Bennett, Superintendent Meeting Dec 10, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 12. Superintendent Type FROM (Director/Principal): FOR (Division/School): Date(s) of Service: Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 13. Public Presentations Subject 13.01 Public Presentations Meeting Dec 10, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 13. Public Presentations Type FROM (Director/Principal): FOR (Division/School): Date(s) of Service: Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 14. Board Members Subject 14.01 Board Member Comments Meeting Dec 10, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 14. Board Members Type Information File Attachments 15. Adjournment Subject 15.01 Adjourn the Meeting Meeting Dec 10, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 15. Adjournment Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Adjourn the meeting File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to Adjourn the meeting Motion by Asena L Mott, second by Karen Chancey. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Karen Chancey, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer

Regular Board Meeting

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