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School Board Meeting of Alachua County Board, Florida

Thursday, July 24, 2025 · School board meeting record

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What the board considered

The Alachua County School Board held a special meeting on July 24, 2025, to formally approve the advertisement of the preliminary 2025-2026 school district budget and property tax millage rates. This action is a required step before the board can hold a public hearing and finalize the budget for the upcoming school year.

Why it matters

This meeting initiates the public notification process for the school district's tax rates and spending plan, which directly impacts the property tax burden for Alachua County residents and the funding available for local public schools.

What happens next

No later meeting or follow-up date is stated in the reviewed record.

School Board Meeting of Alachua County Board, Florida — Minutes

An official outcome record - an action agenda or minutes - is published for this meeting.

Recorded votes

2 recorded votes0 split

Split votes (0)

Every recorded vote passed unanimously.

A. Meeting Opening (1)

Voting yes on all of these (5)

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Adoption of Agenda

Yes: 5
No: 0
Absent: 0

B. Approval to Advertise the 2025-2026 Preliminary Budget and Millage Rates (1)

Voting yes on all of these (5)

passedRoll call record ↗

Approval to Advertise the 2025-2026 Preliminary Budget and Millage Rates (Marte)

Yes: 5
No: 0
Absent: 0

School district

District budget, millage, board meetings and members

People and votes

Janine Plavac

School Board Member

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2 recorded votes

Recorded voteItem A.2
Adoption of Agenda - Voted yes on the motion “Motion to approve the adoption of the agenda.”; the record reports passed.
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Recorded voteItem B.1
Approval to Advertise the 2025-2026 Preliminary Budget and Millage Rates (Marte) - Voted yes on the motion “Approval is requested to advertise the 2025-2026 Preliminary Budget and Millage Rates for Alachua County Public Schools.”; the record reports passed.
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Minutes textSchool Board Meeting of Alachua County Board, Florida — Minutes

3 Thursday, July 24, 2025 School Board Meeting of Alachua County Board, Florida Special School Board Meeting for the Approval of 2025-2026 Preliminary Budget and Millage for Advertising 4:30 p.m. Location-Alachua County Public Schools District Office Board Room, 620 East University Ave. Gainesville FL 32601 There are two ways citizens may offer their input for this meeting: 1) submit input through email at issues@gm.sbac.edu by noon the day of the board meeting; or 2) go to the Board Room to offer their input in person during 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 in advance, so their needs can be accommodated. A. Meeting Opening Subject 1. Call to Order-Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Jul 24, 2025 - School Board Meeting of Alachua County Board, Florida Category A. Meeting Opening Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 2. Adoption of Agenda Meeting Jul 24, 2025 - School Board Meeting of Alachua County Board, 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 Thomas Vu, second by Leanetta McNealy. Final Resolution: Motion Passed Yes: Leanetta McNealy, Tina Certain, Sarah Rockwell, Thomas Vu, Janine Plavac B. Approval to Advertise the 2025-2026 Preliminary Budget and Millage Rates Subject 1. Approval to Advertise the 2025-2026 Preliminary Budget and Millage Rates (Marte) Meeting Jul 24, 2025 - School Board Meeting of Alachua County Board, Florida Category B. Approval to Advertise the 2025-2026 Preliminary Budget and Millage Rates Type Action Recommended Action Approval is requested to advertise the 2025-2026 Preliminary Budget and Millage Rates for Alachua County Public Schools. A Public Hearing is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., Thursday, July 31, 2025, to consider adoption of the 2025-2026 proposed Tentative Millage and Budget. File Attachments 25-26 ACPS Prelim - TRIM.pdf (479 KB) Motion & Voting Approval is requested to advertise the 2025-2026 Preliminary Budget and Millage Rates for Alachua County Public Schools. Motion by Thomas Vu, second by Janine Plavac. Final Resolution: Motion Passed Yes: Leanetta McNealy, Tina Certain, Sarah Rockwell, Thomas Vu, Janine Plavac Subject 2. Public Comment Meeting Jul 24, 2025 - School Board Meeting of Alachua County Board, Florida Category B. Approval to Advertise the 2025-2026 Preliminary Budget and Millage Rates Type Procedural (This provides citizens the opportunity to address the Board following the regular business meeting. It is requested that citizens keep their comments to approximately three (3) minutes.) File Attachments Subject 3. Board Discussion Meeting Jul 24, 2025 - School Board Meeting of Alachua County Board, Florida Category B. Approval to Advertise the 2025-2026 Preliminary Budget and Millage Rates Type Discussion, Information, Procedural File Attachments C. Adjournment Subject 1. Adjournment Meeting Jul 24, 2025 - School Board Meeting of Alachua County Board, Florida Category C. Adjournment Type Action, Procedural Recommended Action Motion to Adjourn meeting File Attachments

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