Business Meeting

1 Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Business Meeting Aquilina Howell Center 3955 W. Pensacola Street Tallahassee FL 32304 6:00 PM 1. Opening Items Subject 1.01 Pledge of Allegiance - Brian Welch, Chair, Leon County Board of County Commissioners and Lawton Chiles High School Faculty Member Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 1. Opening Items Type File Attachments Subject 1.02 Thought for the Day - Brian Welch, Chair, Leon County Board of County Commissioners and Lawton Chiles High School Faculty Member Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 1. Opening Items Type File Attachments 2. Superintendent's Spotlight Subject 2.01 Special Presentation by the Leon County Board of County Commissioners Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 2. Superintendent's Spotlight Type Brian Welch, Chair, Leon County Board of County Commissioners Nick Maddox, Leon County Board of County Commissioners Dr. Benny Bolden - Florida Tax Watch Principal of the Year Mrs. Carmen Conner - Florida Tax Watch Principal of the Year Mr. Maurice Stokes - 2025 Florida Department of Education - LCS Principal of the Year File Attachments Subject 2.02 Community Engagement Appreciation Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 2. Superintendent's Spotlight Type Kid's Boutique - August 2. 2025 Vicky Bradley, President, Junior League of Tallahassee Shoes4School - August 3, 2025 Bishop Quincy D. Griffin, Family Worship and Praise Center Jump Start to Success - August 9, 2025 Jere Clark, Interim Director, Whole Child Leon Regina Browning, Director, Adult and Community Education BJ Van Camp, Director, Lively Technical College Brooke Brunner, Director, Early Learning and EDEP programs File Attachments 3. Recognitions Subject 3.01 (None to Date) Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 3. Recognitions Type File Attachments 4. Reports to be Heard Subject 4.01 (None to Date) Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 4. Reports to be Heard Type File Attachments 5. Changes and Additions Subject 5.01 Changes and Additions: August 12, 2025 Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 5. Changes and Additions Type Action (Consent) The Superintendent recommends approval of changes and additions to the August 12, 2025 Business Meeting: 1) Add Item 19.03 - Specialized Education Associates - SSC#1026-2026. This addition will make sure that these services are provided to our students as soon as possible. 2) Add Item 19.04 - 2025 21st Century Afterschool Programs MOU between LCS and UWBB. This addition will make sure that services are provided to afterschool students as soon as possible. 3) Add Item 19.05 - South City Foundation, Wesson 2025-2026, Lease Agreement. This addition will make sure that there is not a disruption to families and their child care services. 4) Add Item 19.06 - The Superintendent recommends that the Board adopt the By Laws for the Titan Advisory Committee. This item was workshopped on August 11, 2025 and School Board Members requested that the item be added to the August 12, 2025 School Board Business Meeting agenda. File Attachments Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 6. Persons to be Heard 7. Items of Consent - General Subject 7.01 School Board Meeting Minutes Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 7. Items of Consent - General Type File Attachments 07.29.25 School Board Business.pdf (149 KB) Subject 7.02 School Board Workshop/Agenda Review Minutes Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 7. Items of Consent - General Type File Attachments 07.28.25 School Board Agenda Review Workshop.pdf (107 KB) Subject 7.03 Approval of Personnel Actions, August 12, 2025 Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 7. Items of Consent - General Type Action (Consent) The attached personnel actions are recommended to be approved as indicated. Instructional Staff Appointments Administrative Staff Appointments Administrative Staff Transfers/ Changes Administrative Staff Resignations Out-of-Field Teachers 2025-2026 Instructional Reappointments Instructional Staff Resignations Instructional Staff Leaves Instructional Staff Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) Administrative Staff Revised Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) Support Staff Appointments – Regular Support Staff Appointments – OPS/ Hourly Support Staff Transfers/ Changes Support Staff Resignations Support Staff Reappointments – OPS/ Hourly for 2025-2026 Nominated staff have met all current screening policy requirements. This consent agenda includes items received from July 30 through August 11, 2025 File Attachments Board Agenda 8.12.25.pdf (237 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 8. Items of Consent - General: Bids and Quotes Subject 8.01 (None to Date) Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 8. Items of Consent - General: Bids and Quotes Type File Attachments 9. Items of Consent - General: Purchase Orders Subject 9.01 (None to Date) Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 9. Items of Consent - General: Purchase Orders Type File Attachments 10. Items of Consent - General: Standard Services Contract (SSC) Subject 10.01 New Direction Solutions, LLC dba Procare Therapy - SSC# 1027-2026 Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 10. Items of Consent - General: Standard Services Contract (SSC) Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $87,500.00 Budgeted Yes STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Cathy Shields ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval of the Standard Services Contract (SSC) with New Direction Solutions, LLC dba Procare Therapy in the amount of $87,500.00. ITEM SUMMARY: The Virtual Physical Therapist (PT) will provide specialized services to students within the school district through a secure teletherapy platform. The PT will collaborate with educators, parents, and multidisciplinary teams to support students' physical development, motor skills, and access to educational activities, ensuring compliance with Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and district requirements. The PT will conduct evaluations for the provision of the PT services, plan for and participate in IEP meetings. Staff will make sure that renewal certificate is received prior to the expiration of the current certificate FAC 6A-1.012 (11) (a) exempts these services from competitive requirements. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO THE BOARD SECRETARY? Yes File Attachments Procare Therapy at Exceptional Student Education 1027-2026.pdf (5,798 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 11. Items of Consent - General: Grants Subject 11.01 2025-2026 Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) Continuation Adult General Education Grant Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 11. Items of Consent - General: Grants Type Action (Consent) Dollar Amount $344,409.00 STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Regina Browning – 850-717-2020 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval for the 2025-2026 Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) Continuation Adult General Education Grant. ITEM SUMMARY: The Adult General Education Grant increases student performance in basic literacy skills and/or achievement of secondary diplomas by adult students served in Leon County. Emphasis will be placed on development of career plans for all students and transitioning students to postsecondary education/training. Resources will be used to enhance existing adult education programs in the district. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO THE BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments LCS ACE 2025-2026 Adult General Education Grant.pdf (2,920 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Subject 11.02 2025-2026 Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) Continuation Corrections Grant Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 11. Items of Consent - General: Grants Type Action (Consent) Dollar Amount $100,000.00 STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Regina Browning – 850-717-2020 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval for the 2025-2026 Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) Continuation Corrections Grant. ITEM SUMMARY: This grant is to provide students in Leon County corrections facilities including the jail and SHISA with instruction toward successful completion of the GED Test while acquiring skills in workforce readiness, family literacy and transition to postsecondary education WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO THE BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments LCS ACE 2025-2026 Corrections Education Grant.pdf (2,697 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Subject 11.03 2025-2026 Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) Continuation Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education Grant Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 11. Items of Consent - General: Grants Type Action (Consent) Dollar Amount $38,924.00 STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Regina Browning – 850-717-2020 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval for the 2025-2026 Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) Continuation Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education Grant. ITEM SUMMARY: This grant prepares adult learners who are English Language Learners (ELL) in gaining reading, writing, speaking and comprehension skills needed for employment in in-demand industries and occupations that lead to economic self-sufficiency through integrated education and training. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO THE BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments LCS ACE 2025-2026 Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education Grant.pdf (2,682 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Subject 11.04 2025-26 Title 1, Part D Subpart 2 Grant Approval Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 11. Items of Consent - General: Grants Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Aug 12, 2025 Absolute Date Aug 26, 2025 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $140,839.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Florida Department of Education Federal Grant STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Rusty Edwards/487-7306 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval of the 2025-26 Title 1, Part D Subpart 2 Grant ITEM SUMMARY: The Title I, Part D grant supports supplemental services and activities with DJJ sponsored programs including Pace Center for Girls and Leon Juvenile Detention Center (JDC), as well as At-Risk sites including Ghazvini Learning Center and the Teenage Pregnancy Program (TAPP). WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO THE BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments Leon TIPD 2025-26 ESEA Application.pdf (537 KB) Leon TIPD 2025-26 ESEA Applicaiton DOE 100A (Updated Signature).pdf (1,300 KB) Board Grant Request Form - TIPD 25-26.pdf (147 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 12. Items of Consent - General: Contracts/Cooperative Agreements Subject 12.01 Contract Between Leon County School Board and Pace Center for Girls for 2025-2026 Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 12. Items of Consent - General: Contracts/Cooperative Agreements Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Aug 12, 2025 Absolute Date Aug 12, 2025 Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source General Fund STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Rusty Edwards 850.487.7306 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends the approval of the 2025-2026 Contract Between the School Board of Leon County and Pace Center for Girls Leon, Inc. ITEM SUMMARY: Consistent with Section 1003.52, Florida Statutes, the district school board of the county of which a juvenile justice education prevention program, day treatment or detention program is located shall provide or contract for appropriate educational assessments and an appropriate program of instruction and special education services for students under the supervision of Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). Pace Center for Girls is contracted by DJJ to provide a DJJ Prevention Program during the school day in Leon County. Approval of this program for students meeting established criteria for services and enrolled at Pace Center for Girls DJJ Prevention Program and Leon County Schools will provide oversight and monitoring to ensure that the education program is in compliance with this contract, as well as federal laws, state statutes and rules and district policies. Also, the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar is included in this submission for approval. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? Yes File Attachments Pace for Girls Leon - Leon County Schools Contract for 2025-26 SY.pdf (161 KB) 2025-2026 Master Calendar_LCS.pdf (301 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Subject 12.02 Department of Juvenile Justice, Educational Service Cooperative Agreement Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 12. Items of Consent - General: Contracts/Cooperative Agreements Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Aug 12, 2025 Absolute Date Aug 12, 2025 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Rusty Edwards 850.487.7306 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval for the 2025-2029 Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Leon County and the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). ITEM SUMMARY: Florida statute requires a cooperative agreement be developed between local school districts and the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice in order to ensure that the most effective and appropriate services are provided to eligible youth. The Leon Juvenile Detention Center school calendar has been included in this submission for approval. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? Yes File Attachments 2025-2029 Cooperative Agreement with DJJ and School Board.pdf (177 KB) 2025-2026 Juvenile Detention Center Calendar.pdf (161 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Subject 12.03 2025-26 MOU between South City Foundation and Leon County Schools: Child care Center Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 12. Items of Consent - General: Contracts/Cooperative Agreements Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Jul 29, 2025 Absolute Date Jul 29, 2025 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Brooke Brunner 850-922-2099 ACTION REQUESTED: The superintendent recommends approval of the 2025-26 MOU between South City Foundation and Leon County Schools for childcare center operations at Wesson. ITEM SUMMARY: The 2025–2026 MOU between the Leon County School Board (LCSB) and South City Foundation (SCF) supports the South City Early Learning Center at Wesson. LCSB will lease the facility and provide a Site Administrator to ensure safety and compliance. SCF will contract a third-party operator to manage daily operations, including staffing and curriculum. SCF will reimburse LCSB up to $30,000 annually for the Site Administrator. The MOU is effective July 29, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and may be extended or terminated with 60 days’ notice. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? Yes File Attachments REV 25-26 MOU SCF LCS.pdf (572 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Subject 12.04 The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the 2025 - 2026 Memorandum of Understanding between the School Board of Leon County, Florida, and the Tallahassee – Leon County Council on the Status of Men and Boys for Prevention and Intervention Services. Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 12. Items of Consent - General: Contracts/Cooperative Agreements Type STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Dr. Michelle Gayle/487-7177 and Tonja Fitzgerald / 850-487-7809 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the 2025 - 2026 Memorandum of Understanding between the School Board of Leon County, Florida, and the Tallahassee – Leon County Council on the Status of Men and Boys for Prevention and Intervention Services. ITEM SUMMARY: The Council on the Status of Men and Boys is a product of the Anatomy of a Homicide, which found that most Leon County homicides over the last five years were committed by young Black males. Sherriff Walt McNeil and staff have completed several comprehensive School Board presentations and meetings regarding this critical matter. The Superintendent is recommending that Leon County School Board, Florida continue to work with Leon County Government, the City of Tallahassee, the Leon County Sheriff’s Office, and the City of Tallahassee Police Department in this community effort. The purpose of this MOU is to continue the collaborative partnership between the Board and the Community Partner to serve at-risk students between the ages of 12 and 24, meeting the risk factors identified by the Community Partner. Students participating in the program will receive prevention and intervention programming, based on their individualized needs, to address criminogenic behaviors. The Board will assist with program coordination and identifying students who would be eligible for and benefit from the Community Partner’s services. The Board is committed to the vision and goals of the Community Partner. It will work collaboratively to identify further ways to expand the services offered in this expanded effort to include all Leon County middle and high schools. WILL THE SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO THE BOARD SECRETARY? Yes File Attachments LCS MOU 25.26 08.12.25.pdf (174 KB) 13. Items of Consent - General: Budget Amendments Subject 13.01 (None to Date) Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 13. Items of Consent - General: Budget Amendments Type File Attachments 14. Items of Consent - General: Change Orders Subject 14.01 (None to Date) Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 14. Items of Consent - General: Change Orders Type File Attachments 15. Items of Consent - General: Amendment to Professional Service Subject 15.01 (None to Date) Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 15. Items of Consent - General: Amendment to Professional Service Type File Attachments 16. Items of Consent - General: Short Form Agreements Subject 16.01 (None to Date) Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 16. Items of Consent - General: Short Form Agreements Type File Attachments 17. Items of Consent - General: Other Subject 17.01 Extension of Suspensions Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 17. Items of Consent - General: Other Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Rusty Edwards/ 487-7306 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends the students below be suspended to include August 26, 2025. If the parent waives the right to a Hearing or agree to a Stipulation Agreement or the entry of a Final Order expelling the student(s) to his/her right to apply to Ghazvini Learning Center, PACE Center for Girls or Lively Technical College. ITEM SUMMARY: Case No. LCS: 2024-150 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2024-156 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2024-177 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2024-180 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2024-212 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-010 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-012 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-027 (Elementary) Case No. LCS: 2025-030 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-041 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-045 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-050 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-098 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-118 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-128 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-131 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-133 (Secondary) WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Subject 17.02 Stipulation Agreement for Alternative Placement Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 17. Items of Consent - General: Other Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Rusty Edwards/ 487-7306 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends ratification of the terms of the Stipulation Agreement for placement at an Alternative Site in the case(s) below as agreed to by the student, parent and/or guardian, which hold administrative proceeding seeking expulsion abeyance. For the remainder of the 2024-2025 SY and all of the 2025-2026 SY. ITEM SUMMARY: Case No. LCS: 2025-104 (Secondary) WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Subject 17.03 Expulsion Waivers Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 17. Items of Consent - General: Other Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Rusty Edwards/ 487-7306 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends the students below be expelled for the remainder of the 2024-2025 SY and all of the 2025-2026 SY subject to his/her right to (re)apply to and if accepted attend Ghazvini Learning Center, PACE Center for Girls or Lively Technical College. ITEM SUMMARY: Case No. LCS: 2025-095 (Secondary) WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 18. Items of Consent - Construction Subject 18.01 School Impact Analysis Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 18. Items of Consent - Construction Type Action (Consent) STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Danny Allbritton (850) 617-5907 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the School Impact Analysis Form as presented in this agenda item. ITEM SUMMARY: The School Impact Analysis Form is listed below : 5411 Capitapital Circle SW Tax ID: 31-19-21-000-0040 Zoning: From Industrial To C-2 16 Dwelling units per acre @ 2.39 acres = 38 multi-residential units 2 nd floor above a building containing commercial or office uses on the 1 st floor. No negative impact to Leon County Schools Schools: Oak Ridge, Fairview, & Rickards School Board Policy 8100.01 - The School Impact Analysis Form was developed by the Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Department for the Board to report the projected impact of development on the School District. This form shall be completed by authorized District staff in accordance with the interlocal agreement and this policy and upon the request of the Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Department, approved by the Board, and returned for the Planning Department’s consideration and use in determining concurrency. Any variance from or waiver of the requirements of this policy shall be approved by the Board in accordance with the provisions of F.S. 120.542. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments SIA BOARD PACKET_5411 Capital Circle SW SIA.pdf (247 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Subject 18.02 Certification of applicants seeking prequalification for bidding LCSB construction projects Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 18. Items of Consent - Construction Type Action (Consent) STAFF PERSON REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Danny Allbritton- 617-5907 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends Board action to approve the certification of applicants seeking pre-qualifications for bidding LCSB construction projects as presented in this agenda. ITEM SUMMARY: On April 14, 2015, the Leon County School Board revised and adopted Policy 6334, Prequalification of Contractors for Educational Facilities & Construction, with an effective date of April, 15, 2015. The School Board will prequalify contractors for a one- year period pursuant to the criteria set forth in Florida Statutes 1013.46, and State Requirements for Educational Facilities, Chapter 4, Section 4.1(1). The Certificate for Prequalification is valid for one-year from the date of School Board approval. The attached list of contractors have met all requirements. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments Backup.pdf (9 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 19. Items for Consideration Subject 19.01 The Superintendent recommends, following a public hearing, approval of amendments to Policy 5111.01 - Homeless Students, effective August 13, 2025. Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type Action STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Michelle Gayle and Marsha Sanders /850-487-7309 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends, following a public hearing, approval of amendments to Policy 5111.01 – Homeless Students, effective August 13, 2025. ITEM SUMMARY: The Policy revisions include additional definitions, the addition of a section addressing Residency, and additional language regarding Immediate Enrollment of homeless students. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments 2025_07_08_PO_5111.01_HOMELESS STUDENTS.pdf (191 KB) Subject 19.02 The Superintendent recommends, following a public hearing, approval of New Policy 6325 - Procurement - Federal Grants/Funds, effective August 13, 2025. Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type Action STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : June Kail / 850-488-1206 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends, following a public hearing, approval of New Policy 6325 – Procurement - Federal Grants/Funds, effective August 13, 2025. ITEM SUMMARY: Procurement of all supplies, materials, equipment, and services paid for from Federal funds or District matching funds shall be made in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and local statutes and/or regulations, the terms and conditions of the Federal grant, School Board policies, and administrative procedures. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments 2025_07_08_PO_6325_PROCUREMENT-FEDERAL GRANTS.FUNDS.pdf (189 KB) Subject 19.03 The Superintendent recommends approval of the Standard Services Contract (SSC) with Specialized Education Associates. Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $115,884.00 Budgeted Yes STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Cathy Shields (850) 487-7371 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval of the Standard Services Contract (SSC) with Specialized Education Associates in the amount of $115,884.00. ITEM SUMMARY: The Specialized Education Associates is a team of certified teachers for students with visual impairments and orientation and mobility disabilities. Specialized Education Associates will offer in-person assessment, instruction and conduct evaluations for the provision of the services, plan for and participate in Individualized Education Programs (IEP) meetings. FAC 6A-1.012 (11) (a) exempts these services from competitive requirements. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMETNS TO THE BOARD SECRETARY? Yes File Attachments Specialized Education Associates at Exceptional Student Education 1026-2026.pdf (5,082 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Subject 19.04 The Superintendent recommends approval for the MOU between Leon County Schools and United Way Big Bend for 21st Century Community Learning Centers Afterschool Program at Apalachee, Hartsfield, Riley and Ruediger. Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Aug 12, 2025 Absolute Date Aug 12, 2025 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Public Content STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Brooke Brunner 850-922-2099 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval for the 2025 MOU between Leon County Schools and United Way Big Bend for 21st Century Community Learning Centers Afterschool Program at Apalachee, Hartsfield, Riley, and Ruediger. ITEM SUMMARY: In partnership with the United Way of the Big Bend, 21st CCLC program will provide academic and enrichment activities after school on Hartsfield, Apalachee, Riley, and Ruediger Elementary School campuses through the 2025-2026 school year. The grant represents a formal agreement and commitment to support the program, a s required in accordance with the Florida Department of Education. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? Yes File Attachments Certificate of Liability Insurance.pdf (34 KB) Revised MOU UWBB LCS 2025 signed by UWBB copy.pdf (878 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Subject 19.05 The Superintendent recommends approval of the South City Foundation, Wesson 2025-2026, Lease Agreement. Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Jul 29, 2025 Absolute Date Jul 29, 2025 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No STAFF PERSON REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Brooke Brunner/922-2099 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval of the South City Foundation, Wesson 2025-2026, Lease Agreement. ITEM SUMMARY: South City Foundation would like to lease a portion of Wesson School to offer quality early child care to the South City Community. The childcare center will serve as a demonstration center for a future larger childcare center. The proposed childcare center will follow the principles of the Purpose-Built Model and will specifically serve the families that will follow the feeder pattern of Hartsfield, Fairview, and Rickards. Upon completion of the early years (6 weeks to age 3) child care center, students will have the opportunity to enroll in Leon County Schools preschool programs. Lessee is obligated to maintain insurance during the lease term and that an updated insurance certificate will be obtained before the expiration of the current policy period. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO THE BOARD SECRETARY? Yes File Attachments LCS Wesson Lease 25-26[30] copy.pdf (1,223 KB) South City Foundation, Leon County Schools COI.pdf (76 KB) 2023 Signed Lease 11.14.23 Item12.01[99].pdf (235 KB) 2024 Signed Lease 8.27.24 Item 12.04[96] copy.pdf (854 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Subject 19.06 The Superintendent recommends that the Board adopt the By Laws for the Titan Advisory Committee. Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type STAFF MEMBER: Dr. Sunny Chancy and B.J. Van Camp/850-487-7100 ITEM SUMMARY: The Superintendent recommends that the Board adopt the Bylaws for the Titan Advisory Committee. The vision of the Titan Advisory Council is to foster meaningful partnerships to promote program development for a regional impact. Educators, industry leaders, and the community will work together to ensure Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs are aligned with current and emerging workforce demands, provide students with relevant skills and experiences, and promote lifelong career success. This vision supports the advancement and continuous improvement of the educational system at Lively Technical College (LTC). The primary purpose of the Committee is to work collaboratively with community and business partners to ensure that the mission of LTC is carried forward with excellence. The Committee serves as a vital resource to LTC and the LTC Director, offering guidance and support to create a robust K-20 ecosystem where educational programs are purposefully aligned to establish clear, sustainable pathways from middle school and high school through post-secondary attainment. The composition of the committee will be placed on a future School Board Business Meeting agenda for approval. The Titan Advisory Committee will be held on the campus of Lively Technical College on December 9, 2025, and June 9, 2026, at 9:00 am. File Attachments Titan_Advisory_Committee_Bylaws_Lively_Tech_College 08.12.25.pdf (141 KB) 20. Information Items Subject 20.01 Upcoming Meetings Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 20. Information Items Type Information LEON COUNTY SCHOOLS SCHOOL BOARD MEETING DATES 2024-2025 DEC 10 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center JAN 14 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center JAN 28 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center FEB 11 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center FEB 25 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center MAR 25 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 Pm Howell Center APR 8 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center APR 22 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center MAY 13 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center MAY 27 (Thurs) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center JUNE 17 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center JULY 8 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center JULY 29 (Tues) First Tentative Public Budget Hearing/ Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center AUG 12 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center AUG 26 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center SEPT 9 (Tues) Final Public Budget Tax Millage Hearing/ Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center SEPT 23 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center OCT 14 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center OCT 28 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center NOV 18 (Tues) Reorganization/Business Mtg. 6:00 PM Howell Center File Attachments 21. Reports From Board Liaisons 22. Superintendent's Comments Subject 22.01 Superintendent's Comments: August 12, 2025 Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 22. Superintendent's Comments Type File Attachments 23. Student School Board Member Comments Subject 23.01 Student School Board Member Comments: August 12, 2025 Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 23. Student School Board Member Comments Type File Attachments 24. Continuing Topics from Board Members Subject 24.01 Chagning the word HOMELESS to UNHOUSED in the LCS Policy - School Board Member Wood Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 24. Continuing Topics from Board Members Type A workshop has been scheduled for September 8, 2025. File Attachments 25. New Topics from Board Members Subject 25.01 First Day of School Video Produced by Denver Lee - School Board Vice Chair Nicolas Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 25. New Topics from Board Members Type File Attachments Subject 25.02 2025 - 2026 Staffing Plan Formula - School Board Vice Chair Nicolas Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 25. New Topics from Board Members Type File Attachments