Special School Board Meeting

2 Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Special School Board Meeting An Equal Opportunity School District MEETING TIME AND LOCATION: 5:30 P.M. - 1614 E Fort King Street, Ocala, Florida 34471 ADA ASSISTANCE: Anyone needing special assistance at the meeting of the Marion County School Board due to a disability should contact Ms. Elena Martinez-Young, Executive Assistant 352-671-7707, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Student and public speakers do not reflect the endorsement, sponsorship, position, or expression of the Marion County School District. 1. Call to Order Subject 1.1 Call to Order - Special Meeting Meeting Apr 29, 2025 - Special School Board Meeting Type Procedural Rationale and Methodology: Record of attendance. Prior Board Action Date(s): N/A Financial History and Term/Time Frame: Verbal attendance is taken by Recording Secretary. Effect of Action/Results: Determines if quorum is present in order to proceed with the meeting and provides a record of who is present for discussion and voting. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 0162 Section 1001.372, Fla. Stats. (2024) File Attachments 2. Pledge Subject 2.1 Pledge Meeting Apr 29, 2025 - Special School Board Meeting Type Procedural Rationale and Methodology: Inspiration and leading the Pledge Prior Board Action Date (s): N/A Financial History and Term/Time Frame: Individuals desiring to provide the inspiration and lead the Pledge of Allegiance to arrange to do so through the appropriate administrators and Recording Secretary at least two (2) weeks in advance of the Board meeting. Effect of Action/Results: Commencement of the meeting through an inspiration and Pledge of Allegiance is provided by a variety of departments and showcases positive actions occurring within Marion County Public Schools. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policies 2105 and 8810 File Attachments 3. Proof of Publication Subject 3.1 Proof of Publication Meeting Apr 29, 2025 - Special School Board Meeting Type Rationale and Methodology: Prior Board Action Date(s): Financial History and Term/Time Frame: Effect of Action/Results: Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: File Attachments Proof of Publication 250429.pdf (90 KB) 4. Persons Requesting to Address the Board (Televised) Subject 4.1 Request to Address the School Board Meeting Apr 29, 2025 - Special School Board Meeting Type Address the Board Rationale and Methodology: Provide a public opportunity to address the Board regarding items appearing on the Board Agenda or matters on which the Board customarily takes action in regard to the operation of Marion County Public Schools. Prior Board Action Date(s): N/A Financial History and Term/Time Frame: Individuals must fully complete the appropriate request form, and presentations are limited to a total of five (5) minutes. Procedures for public appearance are itemized on a separate sheet for review prior to speaking . The request forms and procedures are available on the District's website at http://www.marionschools.net/domain/ 129 . Effect of Action/Results: Opportunity for the public to voice opinions and/or concerns during Board meetings held regularly throughout the year. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 0169.1 Section 1001.372, Fla. Stats. (2024) File Attachments Address the Board Benjamin Whitehouse.pdf (68 KB) Address the Board Deborah Daniels.pdf (41 KB) Address the Board Erika de la Cruz.pdf (42 KB) Address the Board Gary Smallridge.pdf (58 KB) Address the Board Glen Fiorella.pdf (70 KB) Address the Board Kearsten Angel.pdf (41 KB) Address the Board Keith Cunningham.pdf (38 KB) Address the Board Mary Ann Lambert.pdf (48 KB) Address the Board Victoria Barkley.pdf (45 KB) Adress the Board Patricia Schafer.pdf (53 KB) 5. Discussion (Regular Agenda Items) Subject 5.1 Approve and appoint Dr. Danielle Brewer as the Interim Superintendent Meeting Apr 29, 2025 - Special School Board Meeting Type Action, Discussion Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source General Fund - Discretionary Recommended Action Approve and appoint Dr. Danielle Brewer as the Interim Superintendent Rationale and Methodology: During the April 17, 2025, Board Work Session, the Board gave consensus for Dr. Danielle Brewer to serve as Interim Superintendent of the Marion County School District. The School Board must formalize its consensus into a formal vote. Prior Board Action Date(s): Work Session April 17, 2025 - Approved by Consensus Financial History and Term/Time Frame: If approved Dr. Brewer will begin her tenure as Interim Superintendent effective April 29, 2025, and will continue through and until a successor Superintendent has taken office on April 29, 2026, whichever occurs first. Dr. Brewer's Base Salary will be $169,333.00, plus benefits as outlined in the Interim Superintendent's Employment contract. Effect of Action/Results: Upon the School Board formally appointing Dr. Danielle Brewer, she will serve as Interim Superintendent for the Marion County School District and will enter an Interim Superintendent Employment Agreement. The period of April 29, 2025 to July 11, 2025, will be a "Transition Period." Dr. Diane V. Gullett will remain in control of the operations of Marion County Public Schools during the transition period through July 11, 2025. During the Transition Period, the Interim Superintendent shall devote her full time and best efforts to studying the conditions of and matters pertinent to the District and shall develop plans for continued operations and improvement thereof. Dr. Brewer shall have the authority to recommend (through Dr. Gullett) to the Board her nominees to fill open positions of employment in the District. As of July 11, 2025, Dr. Brewer shall become Interim Superintendent of Schools with all lawful authority as provided in Article IX of the Florida Constitution and by law. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Sections 1001.42, 1001.42, Fla. Stats. (2024) File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve and appoint Dr. Danielle Brewer as the Interim Superintendent Motion by Eric Cummings, second by Sarah James. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Allison Campbell, Eric Cummings, Lori Conrad, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James 5. Discussion (Regular Agenda Items) Subject 5.2 Approve Interim Superintendent Employment Agreement Meeting Apr 29, 2025 - Special School Board Meeting Type Action Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $166,333.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source General Fund - Discretionary Recommended Action Recommend the Board approve the negotiated contract for Dr. Danielle Brewer to be Interim Superintendent of the Marion County School District Rationale and Methodology: During the April 17, 2025, Board Work Session, the Board gave consensus for Dr. Danielle Brewer to serve as Interim Superintendent of the Marion County School District. The Board authorized the Board's Attorney and the Board Chair to negotiate the Contract with Dr. Brewer. The negotiated Contract is now being submitted to the Board for approval. If approved Dr. Brewer will begin her tenure with the District effective April 29, 2025 and will continue through and until a successor Superintendent has taken office on April 29, 2026, whichever occurs first. The Base salary will be $169,333.00 and other specified benefits. Prior Board Action Date(s): Work Session - April 17, 2025 Financial History and Term/Time Frame: If approved Dr. Brewer will begin her tenure as Interim Superintendent effective April 29, 2025, and will continue through and until a successor Superintendent has taken office on April 29, 2026, whichever occurs first. Dr. Brewer's Base Salary will be $169,333.00, plus benefits as outlined in the Interim Superintendent's Employment contract. Effect of Action/Results: Dr. Brewer will serve as Interim Superintendent for the Marion County School District. The period of April 29, 2025 to July 11, 2025, will be a "Transition Period." Dr. Diane V. Gullett will remain in control of the operations of Marion County Public Schools during the transition period through July 11, 2025. During the Transition Period, the Interim Superintendent shall devote her full time and best efforts to studying the conditions of and matters pertinent to the District and shall develop plans for continued operations and improvement thereof. Dr. Brewer shall have the authority to recommend (through Dr. Gullett) to the Board her nominees to fill open positions of employment in the District. As of July 11, 2025, Dr. Brewer shall become Interim Superintendent of Schools with all lawful authority as provided in Article IX of the Florida Constitution and by law. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Sections 1001.41, 1001.42, Fla. Stats. (2025) File Attachments Partially signed Interim Superintendent Employment Agreement 04-22-2025.pdf (516 KB) Signed C5.2 Interim Superintendent Employment Agreement.pdf (678 KB) Motion & Voting Recommend the Board approve the negotiated contract for Dr. Danielle Brewer to be Interim Superintendent of the Marion County School District Motion by Sarah James, second by Eric Cummings. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Allison Campbell, Eric Cummings, Lori Conrad, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James 6. Adjournment of Meeting Subject 6.1 Closure of Meeting Meeting Apr 29, 2025 - Special School Board Meeting Type Action Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Recommended Action Adjourn the meeting. Rationale and Methodology: Formal closure of the meeting through a motion, second, and vote by Board members. Prior Board Action Date(s): N/A Financial History and Term/Time Frame: The chair requests a motion for adjournment. Effect of Action/Results: Obtain approval for adjournment of the meeting. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 0165.5 Section 1001.372, Fla. Stats. (2024) File Attachments Motion & Voting Adjourn the meeting. Motion by Eric Cummings, second by Lori Conrad. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Allison Campbell, Eric Cummings, Lori Conrad, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James