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Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 1, 2024 · School board meeting record

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2 Thursday, August 1, 2024 Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Christopher A. Cowart - Superintendent David Delaney - Board Attorney Cameron Asbell, District 1 - Vice Chairman Paige Brookins, District 2 Ashley Clemenzi, District 3 Tammy Boyle, District 4 - Chairman Devin Whitehurst, District 5 Public comments can be submitted by email to publiccomment@levyk12.org or delivered in writing to the District Office at 480 Marshburn Drive, Bronson, FL., and must be received at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Public comments may also be made in person on the day of the meeting. All School Board meetings are recorded and may be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/user/LevyCountySchools within 1-2 days after the scheduled meeting. 1. 5:30 Executive Session - Adam Gore 2. Regular Session Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Subject 2.1 Invocation - Board Chairman Meeting Aug 1, 2024 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 2. Regular Session Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Type Action, Procedural File Attachments Subject 2.2 Pledge of Allegiance - Board Chairman Meeting Aug 1, 2024 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 2. Regular Session Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 3. Adoption of Agenda - Board Chairman 4. Welcome - Board Chairman 5. Adopt Tentative Millage and Budget - Kim Lake Subject 5.1 2024-2025 Tentative Millage and Budget Meeting Aug 1, 2024 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 5. Adopt Tentative Millage and Budget - Kim Lake Type File Attachments SBLC Tentative Budget.pdf (1,028 KB) 6. (Review) Request Approval to Advertise to Adopt/Amend School Board Policies - John R. Lott, Jr. Subject 6.1 2.08 Collective Bargaining Meeting Aug 1, 2024 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 6. (Review) Request Approval to Advertise to Adopt/Amend School Board Policies - John R. Lott, Jr. Type Action (Consent) File Attachments 2. 08-Copy of Collective Bargaining Agreements - Draft 8.1.24.pdf (78 KB) Subject 6.2 3.06 Safe and Secure Schools Meeting Aug 1, 2024 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 6. (Review) Request Approval to Advertise to Adopt/Amend School Board Policies - John R. Lott, Jr. Type Action (Consent) File Attachments 3. 06-Copy of Safe and Secure Schools - Draft 8.1.24.pdf (129 KB) Subject 6.3 4.041 Dropout Prevention Program Meeting Aug 1, 2024 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 6. (Review) Request Approval to Advertise to Adopt/Amend School Board Policies - John R. Lott, Jr. Type Action (Consent) File Attachments 4.041-New Dropout Prevention Program - New 8.1.24.pdf (62 KB) Subject 6.4 4.261 AI - Acceptable Use Meeting Aug 1, 2024 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 6. (Review) Request Approval to Advertise to Adopt/Amend School Board Policies - John R. Lott, Jr. Type Action (Consent) File Attachments 4.261-NEW Artificial Intelligence Acceptable Use - New 8.1.24.pdf (85 KB) Subject 6.5 4.43 Operation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Drones) Meeting Aug 1, 2024 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 6. (Review) Request Approval to Advertise to Adopt/Amend School Board Policies - John R. Lott, Jr. Type Action (Consent) File Attachments 4. 43-Copy of Operation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Drones - Draft 8.1.24.pdf (92 KB) Subject 6.6 5.08 Student Control Meeting Aug 1, 2024 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 6. (Review) Request Approval to Advertise to Adopt/Amend School Board Policies - John R. Lott, Jr. Type Action (Consent) File Attachments 5. 08-Copy of Student Control - Draft 8.1.24.pdf (88 KB) Subject 6.7 5.15 Administration of Medication (Narcan) Meeting Aug 1, 2024 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 6. (Review) Request Approval to Advertise to Adopt/Amend School Board Policies - John R. Lott, Jr. Type Action (Consent) File Attachments 5. 15-Copy of Administration of Medication - Draft 8.1.24.pdf (104 KB) Subject 6.8 5. 26 Corporal Punishment Meeting Aug 1, 2024 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 6. (Review) Request Approval to Advertise to Adopt/Amend School Board Policies - John R. Lott, Jr. Type Action (Consent) File Attachments 5. 26-Copy of Corporal Punishment - Draft 8.1.24.pdf (76 KB) Subject 6.9 5.39 Use of Time-Out, Seclusion, and Physical Restraint for Students with Disabilities Meeting Aug 1, 2024 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 6. (Review) Request Approval to Advertise to Adopt/Amend School Board Policies - John R. Lott, Jr. Type Action (Consent) File Attachments 5. 39-Copy of Seclusion and Restraint of Students with Disabilities in public schools - Draft 8.1.24.pdf (85 KB) Subject 6.10 6.04* Certification of Administrative, Instructional, and Non-Degreed Vocational Personnel Meeting Aug 1, 2024 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 6. (Review) Request Approval to Advertise to Adopt/Amend School Board Policies - John R. Lott, Jr. Type Action (Consent) File Attachments 6. 04-Copy of Certification of Administrative Instructional and NonDegreed Vocational Personnel - Draft 8.1.24.pdf (88 KB) Subject 6.11 6.112 Employee Discipline Policy Meeting Aug 1, 2024 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 6. (Review) Request Approval to Advertise to Adopt/Amend School Board Policies - John R. Lott, Jr. Type Action (Consent) File Attachments 6.112-NEW Employee Discipline Policy - New 8.1.24.pdf (92 KB) Subject 6.12 8.01 Safety Meeting Aug 1, 2024 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 6. (Review) Request Approval to Advertise to Adopt/Amend School Board Policies - John R. Lott, Jr. Type Action (Consent) File Attachments 8. 01-Copy of Safety - Draft 8.1.24.pdf (84 KB) Subject 6.13 8.18 Selecting Professional Services Meeting Aug 1, 2024 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 6. (Review) Request Approval to Advertise to Adopt/Amend School Board Policies - John R. Lott, Jr. Type Action (Consent) File Attachments 8. 18-Copy of Professional Services - Draft 8.1.24.pdf (99 KB) Subject 6.14 11.03* Use of Facilities Meeting Aug 1, 2024 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 6. (Review) Request Approval to Advertise to Adopt/Amend School Board Policies - John R. Lott, Jr. Type Action (Consent) File Attachments 11. 03-Copy of Use of Facilities - Draft 8.1.24.pdf (95 KB) 7. (Review) Request Approval to Advertise to Adopt/Amend School Board FNS Policies - Julia Oberst Subject 7.1 4.141 Wellness Plan & Policy - Delete Meeting Aug 1, 2024 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 7. (Review) Request Approval to Advertise to Adopt/Amend School Board FNS Policies - Julia Oberst Type Action (Consent) File Attachments 4.141 Wellness Policy - Delete.pdf (103 KB) 2023-24 SBLC School Wellness Plan DELETE.pdf (372 KB) Subject 7.2 4.141 Wellness Policy - New Meeting Aug 1, 2024 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 7. (Review) Request Approval to Advertise to Adopt/Amend School Board FNS Policies - Julia Oberst Type Action (Consent) File Attachments 4.141-Copy of Wellness Policy - Draft 8.1.24.pdf (189 KB) 8. 2024-2025 Mental Health Plan - Marcy Young and Ben Hawkins Subject 8.1 2024-2025 Mental Health Plan Meeting Aug 1, 2024 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 8. 2024-2025 Mental Health Plan - Marcy Young and Ben Hawkins Type Action (Consent) File Attachments 24-25 DRAFT MHAA Plan.pdf (327 KB) 9. 2024-2025 SSDCC Resolution - Superintendent Subject 9.1 2024-2025 SSDCC Resolution - Superintendent Meeting Aug 1, 2024 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 9. 2024-2025 SSDCC Resolution - Superintendent Type Action (Consent) File Attachments 2024-2025 SSDCC Invoice.pdf (115 KB) 2024-2025 SSDCC Resolution.pdf (11 KB) 10. August 20, 2024 Board Meeting - Paige Brookins Subject 10.1 Propose Change to August 19, 2024 Meeting Aug 1, 2024 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 10. August 20, 2024 Board Meeting - Paige Brookins Type Action (Consent) File Attachments 11. Approval of Minutes - Board Chairman Subject 11.1 Board Meeting Minutes July 23, 2024 Meeting Aug 1, 2024 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 11. Approval of Minutes - Board Chairman Type Action (Consent), Minutes File Attachments 12. Consent Agenda - General Items Subject 12.1 Employee Status Changes/Recommendations Meeting Aug 1, 2024 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 12. Consent Agenda - General Items Type Action (Consent) Corinne Tate, WMHS Teacher, Reading, S/H, effective August 2, 2024, vacancy . Heather Webb, CMHS Teacher, Math, S/H, effective August 2, 2025, vacancy , out-of-field in Math 6-12. Yanet Centeno, WMHS Teacher, Social Studies, S/H, effective August 2, 2024, vacancy . Alexis Poore, WMHS Teacher Aide, ESE, effective August 7, 2024, paid from project #40230, vacancy . Shailynne Murphy-Bishop, BES Custodian, resignation , effective June 13, 2024, original hire date February 1, 2024. Regina Harris, WMHS Teacher, Agriculture, resignation , effective May 31, 2024, original hire date August 2, 2021. John Russell, WMHS Teacher, Critical Thinking, M/J, resignation , effective May 31, 2024, payment for any unused leave, original hire date August 2, 2022. Savannah Corbin, CES Teacher Aide, Title I, resignation , effective May 31, 2024, original hire date March 15, 2016. James Ivey, BMHS Teacher, Language Arts, S/H, resignation , effective July 17, 2024, original hire date May 23, 2024. Sumayya Ghalaini, BES Teacher Aide, ESE, internal transfer to Teacher Aide, Title I, effective August 7, 2024, vacancy , and change in funding , as follows: From: 4210E 5200 0150 1011 40230 F2025 100% To: 4210E 5100 0150 1011 40241 F2025 100% Tonya Parker, BES Teacher Aide, Title I, internal transfer to Teacher Aide, ESE, effective August 7, 2024, vacancy , and change in funding , as follows: From: 4210E 5100 0150 1011 40241 F2025 100% To: 1000E 5200 0150 1011 11020 50% 4210E 5200 0150 1011 40230 F2025 50% Daniel Lehnen, WMHS Teacher, Science, M/J, effective August 2, 2024, vacancy, out-of-field in Science, M/J. Lindsay Barber, CES Teacher, KG, effective August 2, 2024, vacancy . Morgan B. Alderman, Transportation Bus Aide, YTS, effective August 8, 2024, vacancy . Cady Bronson, JBES Teacher, Second Grade, effective August 2, 2024, vacancy , out-of-field in elementary education. Rhonda Beauchamp, CES Teacher Aide, ESE, internal transfer to Teacher Aide, Title I, effective August 8, 2024, vacancy and change in funding , as follows: From: 1000E 5200 0150 0241 11020 100% To: 4210E 5100 0150 0241 40241 F2025 100% Hannah Peacock, JBES Teacher Aide, Pre-K, effective August 7, 2024, vacancy . Belinda Bennett, JBES FNS Assistant Manager, effective August 1, 2024, vacancy . Sandra Bass, BMHS FNS Worker, effective August 7, 2024, vacancy . Elizabeth Lanning, JBES Teacher, Guidance, effective August 2, 2024, vacancy . Raine Luna, CES Teacher Aide, Title I, internal transfer to Teacher Aide, ESE, effective August 7, 2024, vacancy , and change in funding , as follows: From: 4210E 5200 0150 0241 40241 F2025 100% To: 1000E 5200 0150 0241 11020 ` 100% Request permission to transfer a Teacher Aide Pre-K position from YTS to BES, effective 2024-2025 school year. Request permission to convert one Second grade unit at BES to a First/Second grade combo unit, effective 2024-2025 school year and Mercedes Nix will fill the position. Request permission to convert one CES/CMHS FNS position to a CES FNS, 6-hour position and Elizabeth McWilliams will fill the position, effective August 7, 2024, and change in funding , as follows: From: 4100E 7600 0160 0051 41000 50% 4100E 7600 0160 0241 41000 50% To: 4100E 7600 0160 0241 41000 100% Request permission to establish a 6-hour FNS position at CMS, effective 2024-2025 school year. Request permission to establish a 7.5 hour teacher aide position for CMHS to assist teachers and students to increase achievement, effective 2024-2025 school year, and paid from project #40241 F2025, Title I. Jimmett Camacho Salcedo, CMHS OPS, effective August 12, 2024, paid from project #40230 F2025, vacancy . Kenneth Hill, WMHS Custodian, effective July 29, 2024, vacancy . Scott Vergano, YTS Teacher, Social Studies, M/J, internal transfer to Teacher, Fifth grade, effective August 2, 2024, vacancy . John Ben Swilley, CKS Teacher Aide, ESE, effective August 7, 2024, paid from project #40230 F2025, IDEA, vacancy . Jammie Nobles, JBES Teacher, First Grade, effective August 2, 2024, vacancy . Linda Caroussos, Transportation Bus Driver, Bronson, transfer to Williston, ESE Bus Driver, effective August 8, 2024, and change in funding , as follows: From: 1000E 7800 0160 0021 11030 100% To: 1000E 7800 0160 0091 11030 100% Sharon Erdman Stalnaker, Transportation Bus Driver, Unassigned, transfer to Williston, Bus Driver, effective August 8, 2024, and change in funding , as follows: From: 1000E 7800 0160 9008 11030 100% To: 1000E 7800 0160 0091 11030 100% Dulce Diaz, BMHS Teacher, Language Arts, M/J, effective August 2, 2024, vacancy . Natalie Houser, BES Teacher, Fourth Grade, effective August 2, 2024, out-of-field in elementary education K-6 , vacancy. Felicia Jones, JBES Teacher Aide, Title I, resignation , effective May 31, 2024, original hire date August 7, 2024. Steven Torres Coll, JBES Custodian, effective July 30, 2024, vacancy . Devon Bowers, WMHS Teacher Aide, Other Basic, effective August 7, 2024, vacancy . Jose Salas Olavez, BMHS Custodian, effective July 29, 2024, vacancy . Dana Ives, BMHS Teacher, Math, M/J, effective August 2, 2024, out-of-field in math 5-9, vacancy. Hannah George, CMHS Teacher, Voc. Agriculture, effective August 2, 2024, vacancy . Pamela Daniels, BES Teacher, ESE, effective August 2, 2024, out-of-field K-2 ESE Resource , vacancy. Stephanie Whetstone, CMHS Media Clerk, effective August 7, 2024, vacancy . Catherine Latner, CES Teacher Aide, effective August 7, 2024, vacancy . Reta Newton, BMHS Custodian, effective July 29, 2024, vacancy . Lesley Wickboldt, YTS Teacher, KG, effective August 2, 2024, vacancy . Laura Klock, Coordinator, SEDNET, change in funding , effective July 1, 2024, as follows: From: 4210E 6300 0110 9001 40298 F2024 25% 4210E 6300 0130 9001 40233 F2024 45% 4210E 6300 0130 9001 40234 F2024 30% To: 4210E 6300 0130 9001 40234 F2025 40% 4210E 6300 0130 9001 40233 F2025 60% Rose Bonner, BMHS Teacher, Foreign Languages, S/H, resignation , effective May 31, 2024, original hire date September 21, 2023. Maria Sosa, JBES Teacher Aide, ESOL, resignation , effective July 31, 2024, payment for any unused leave, original hire date January 26, 2009. Benjamin Hawkins, Coordinator, Student Services, change in funding , effective July 31, 2024, as follows: From: 1000E 6130 0110 9001 11023 50% 4210E 6130 0110 9001 40298 F2025 40% 4210E 6300 0110 9001 42414 F2025 10% To: 1000E 6130 0110 9001 13960 60.6% 4210E 6300 0110 9001 40298 F2025 29.4% 4210E 6300 0110 9001 42414 F2025 10% Jason Dobson, CMHS Teacher, Music, effective August 2, 2024, vacancy . File Attachments Subject 12.2 Personal Leave Requests Meeting Aug 1, 2024 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 12. Consent Agenda - General Items Type Action (Consent) Kimberly Hudson, JBES Teacher, KG, 2024-2025 school year. File Attachments Subject 12.3 Family Medical Leave Requests Meeting Aug 1, 2024 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 12. Consent Agenda - General Items Type Action (Consent) Shannon Russ, BMHS Teacher Aide, Lab Manager, August 7 - September 3, 2024. Kimberly Murphy, CKS Custodian, July 29 - August 30, 2024. Bailey Buchanon, CMHS Teacher, Voc. Agriculture, August 7 - October 11, 2024. Wayne Weatherford, CES Teacher Aide, ESE, August 7 - September 30, 2024. File Attachments Subject 12.4 Professional Leave Requests Meeting Aug 1, 2024 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 12. Consent Agenda - General Items Type Action (Consent) FACTE Conference/Professional Development, July 14-17, 2024, Ponte Vedra, FL., travel paid from project #40201 F2025, for the following: ​​​​​​​Leah Myrick, Brandy Crooms, Pricilla Hiers, James Thornton, Tanya Taylor File Attachments Subject 12.5 Administrative Services: Contracts and/or Agreements Meeting Aug 1, 2024 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 12. Consent Agenda - General Items Type Action (Consent) Request approval of the following 2024-2025 contracts between the School Board of Levy County and the vendors: Chalk Talk for the Chalk Talk Training Session (Webinar), paid from project #11332, Reading Instruction. IXL Learning, Inc. , for professional development, paid from project #40220 F2025, Title II. District Assessment Handbook for state and local assessment testing administration and ethics guidelines. Huron Consulting Services, LLC , professional learning, paid from project #40270 F2025, Title V. Varsity Brands Impact Program for BMHS uniforms and sports equipment. Special Pixellot Agreement for the CMHS NFHS Network School Broadcast Program, paid from CMHS internal accounts. Central Florida Electric Cooperative, Inc. , for professional services after storms. (BA 2.13.24) 2023-2024 agreement between the School Board of Levy County and Critical Response Group, Inc. , for the creation of school maps, February - July, 2024, paid from Project #13950, School Mapping Data Grant, amend contract ending date to September 30, 2024. Summit K12 Holdings, Inc. , professional learning for WIDA Mastery, paid from project #40293 F2025, Title III. Summit K12 Holdings, Inc. , WIDA Mastery License, paid from project #40293 F2025, Title III. MOU Alachua Multi-County Consortium to provide services for Levy County migrant student for supplemental academic and social services, no cost to Board. Nature Coast Charter School Food and Nutrition Services Agreement. Whispering Winds Charter School Food and Nutrition Services Agreement. File Attachments 24-25 NEW SBLC Vendor Contract - Chalk Talk.pdf (371 KB) 24-25 Levy Count IXL PD Agreement.pdf (3,509 KB) 24-25 NCMCS FNS Agreement.pdf (141 KB) 2024-2025 SY LEVY TESTING HANDBOOK.pdf (289 KB) SBLC & CFEC Storm Contract 6.22.24 - 12.31.25.pdf (188 KB) 24-25 WWCS FNS Agreement.pdf (179 KB) 24-25 MOU Alachua Multi-County Consortium.pdf (154 KB) 24-25 Special Pixellot Program - CMHS.pdf (529 KB) 24-25 Varsity Brands Impact - BMHS.pdf (170 KB) 24-25 Critical Response Group - Revised.pdf (370 KB) 24-25 Huron Consulting Services, LLC.pdf (1,214 KB) 24-25 Summit K12 Holdings, Inc. WIDA Mastery License.pdf (2,871 KB) 24-25 Summit K12 Holdings, Inc. WIDA PD.pdf (586 KB) 13. Consent Agenda - Finance Items Subject 13.1 Finance Meeting Aug 1, 2024 - Board Approved Agenda - 6:00 p.m. Category 13. Consent Agenda - Finance Items Type Action (Consent) Budget amendment 23-00037/25B. File Attachments BA23-00037 25B _08012024 Board Meeting.pdf (2 KB) 14. Public Comments - Board Chairman 15. Superintendent's Comments/Recommendations 16. Board Comments 17. Adjournment

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