Special Board Meeting/Hearing

0 Tuesday, May 10, 2022 Special Board Meeting/Hearing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Administrative Center 5775 Osceola Trail, Naples, FL 34109 8:30 a.m. (Time Certain) STATEMENT OF MEETING GUIDELINES FOR THIS MEETING: STATEMENT OF MEETING GUIDELINES FOR THIS MEETING: All electronic devices, such as cell phones, must be turned to the silent setting when entering the board room. The Special Board Meeting/Hearing has a twofold purpose: 1) to conduct a hearing on the submitted objections to the ELA and Mathematics instructional materials adopted by the School Board at the March 29, 2022, Special Board Meeting, and not deferred pending the respective publisher appeal to the FLDOE as discussed by the Board at the Special Meeting held on April 26, 2022; and 2) to have the Board deliberate on the objections raised and vote on whether the objected to instructional materials should be affirmed in light of the objections and arguments presented during the evidentiary phase of the hearing. In accordance with the Hearing Management Plan of the Appointed Hearing Officer, previously posted and attached to this agenda, the Hearing Officer will conduct the evidentiary portion of the hearing and will then turn the hearing over the Board Chair to commence the deliberation portion of the proceeding. As will be noted by the hearing officer, in accordance with the Hearing Management Plan, prior to objections being presented, public speakers will have three (3) minutes to address the submitted objections to the Board-adopted textbooks and/or whether any of the adopted textbooks being objected to by the presenters should be affirmed or set aside by the Board. Members of the public wishing to speak must complete a Speaker Registration Card and deliver it to the Communications staff who will announce the names and order of the public speakers. Parents or Collier Residents who are presenting previously submitted objections shall follow the criteria and time limits set forth in the Hearing Management Plan. The Hearing Officer will announce the names and order of the presenters of objections. To assist speakers, whether public speakers or presenters, a yellow caution light will appear on the timer when one minute remains, and a red light will appear when the time expires. The Hearing Officer shall work with the Communications staff to enforce the time limitations. BOARD NORMS: • Agree to abide by meeting guidelines and structure • Remain on topic • Act in the best interest of the school district • Show civility and respect • Listen, be open, and honest • Agree to disagree respectfully • Be prepared for meetings and participate • Start on time Opening of Meeting/Hearing Subject Call to Order Meeting May 10, 2022 - Special Board Meeting/Hearing Type Procedural File Attachments Opening of Meeting/Hearing Subject Pledge to the Flag Meeting May 10, 2022 - Special Board Meeting/Hearing Type Procedural File Attachments Opening of Meeting/Hearing Subject Roll Call Meeting May 10, 2022 - Special Board Meeting/Hearing Type Procedural File Attachments Opening of Meeting/Hearing Subject Statement of Meeting Guidelines for the Special Board Meeting/Hearing Meeting May 10, 2022 - Special Board Meeting/Hearing Type Action STATEMENT OF MEETING GUIDELINES FOR THIS MEETING: STATEMENT OF MEETING GUIDELINES FOR THIS MEETING: All electronic devices, such as cell phones, must be turned to the silent setting when entering the board room. The Special Board Meeting/Hearing has a twofold purpose: 1) to conduct a hearing on the submitted objections to the ELA and Mathematics instructional materials adopted by the School Board at the March 29, 2022, Special Board Meeting, and not deferred pending the respective publisher appeal to the FLDOE as discussed by the Board at the Special Meeting held on April 26, 2022; and 2) to have the Board deliberate on the objections raised and vote on whether the objected to instructional materials should be affirmed in light of the objections and arguments presented during the evidentiary phase of the hearing. In accordance with the Hearing Management Plan of the Appointed Hearing Officer, previously posted and attached to this agenda, the Hearing Officer will conduct the evidentiary portion of the hearing and will then turn the hearing over the Board Chair to commence the deliberation portion of the proceeding. As will be noted by the hearing officer, in accordance with the Hearing Management Plan, prior to objections being presented, public speakers will have three (3) minutes to address the submitted objections to the Board-adopted textbooks and/or whether any of the adopted textbooks being objected to by the presenters should be affirmed or set aside by the Board. Members of the public wishing to speak must complete a Speaker Registration Card and deliver it to the Communications staff who will announce the names and order of the public speakers. Parents or Collier Residents who are presenting previously submitted objections shall follow the criteria and time limits set forth in the Hearing Management Plan. The Hearing Officer will announce the names and order of the presenters of objections. To assist speakers, whether public speakers or presenters, a yellow caution light will appear on the timer when one minute remains, and a red light will appear when the time expires. The Hearing Officer shall work with the Communications staff to enforce the time limitations. BOARD NORMS: Agree to abide by meeting guidelines and structure Remain on topic Act in the best interest of the school district Participate and show respect Listen, be open, and honest Agree to disagree respectfully Be prepared for meetings Start on time File Attachments HEARING MANAGMENT PLAN OF THE APPOINTED HEARING OFFICER.pdf (152 KB) Public Hearing on Objections to Non-Deferred Board-Adopted Instructional Materials/Textbooks Subject Opening Remarks by Hearing Officer Meeting May 10, 2022 - Special Board Meeting/Hearing Type Procedural File Attachments Public Hearing on Objections to Non-Deferred Board-Adopted Instructional Materials/Textbooks Subject Public Comments Concerning Submitted Objections on Instructional Materials/Textbooks Meeting May 10, 2022 - Special Board Meeting/Hearing Type Procedural In accordance with the Hearing Management Plan, prior to the objections being presented, public speakers will have three (3) minutes to specifically address the submitted objections to the ELA and Mathematics Instructional Materials textbooks adopted by the board at the April 26, 2022, Special Board Meeting. Members of the public wishing to speak must complete a Speaker Registration Card and deliver it to the Communications staff who will announce the names and order of the public speakers. To assist speakers, a yellow caution light will appear on the timer when one minute remains, and a red light will appear when the time expires. The Hearing Officer shall work with the communications staff to enforce the time limitations. File Attachments Public Hearing on Objections to Non-Deferred Board-Adopted Instructional Materials/Textbooks Subject Parents/Collier County Residents Will Present Their Objections to Previously Approved Instructional Materials/Textbooks and not deferred by the Board at the April 26, 2022, Special Board Meeting. District staff will present their responses to the objections. Meeting May 10, 2022 - Special Board Meeting/Hearing Type Presentation FEDERAL STATUTE: n/a FLORIDA STATUTE: 1006.28 SCHOOL BOARD POLICY: 2520 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Presentations of parents/Collier County residents who submitted objections to instructional materials/textbooks adopted by the Board at the Special Board Meeting held on March 29, 2022, and not deferred pending the respective publisher appeals as discussed by the Board at the Special Board Meeting held on April 26, 2022. District staff will present their responses to the objections. Click here to review the instructional materials: Algebra 1/Geometry (Use password BIL_Collier2023) Algebra 2 English Language Arts (grades 6 and 8) LEGAL APPROVAL: Mr. Jon Fishbane, District General Counsel, has reviewed the matter for legal sufficiency. CONTACT: Dr. Elizabeth Alves, Associate Superintendent, Teaching and Learning (239) 377-0175 Ryan Nemeth, Executive Director, Teaching and Learning (239) 377-0205 File Attachments Algebra 2.pdf (78 KB) Grade 6 ELA.pdf (73 KB) Grade 8 ELA.pdf (57 KB) Secondary Math.pdf (87 KB) Public Hearing on Objections to Non-Deferred Board-Adopted Instructional Materials/Textbooks Subject Board Deliberation and Vote on Objections Concerning the Textbook Adoption at the April 26, 2022, Special Board Meeting Meeting May 10, 2022 - Special Board Meeting/Hearing Type Action Recommended Action Board determination based upon objections presented at the hearing. FEDERAL STATUTE: n/a FLORIDA STATUTE: n/a SCHOOL BOARD POLICY: n/a EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The board will deliberate at the conclusion of the public hearing and determine which, if any, instructional materials/textbooks will be purchased. LEGAL APPROVAL: n/a CONTACT: Dr. Elizabeth Alves, Associate Superintendent, Teaching and Learning (239) 377-0175 Ryan Nemeth, Executive Director, Teaching & Learning (239) 377-0205 File Attachments Motion & Voting A motion was made to approve the Algebra 1 Mathematics Instructional Materials by Big Ideas based on the presentations provided. Motion by Stephanie Lucarelli, second by Roy M Terry. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Erick Carter, Stephanie Lucarelli, Jen Mitchell, Roy M Terry, Jory Westberry A motion was made to approve the Geometry Mathematics Instructional Materials by Big Ideas based on the presentations provided. Motion by Stephanie Lucarelli, second by Jory Westberry. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Erick Carter, Stephanie Lucarelli, Jen Mitchell, Roy M Terry, Jory Westberry A motion was made to approve the Algebra 2 Mathematics Instructional Materials by Big Ideas based on the presentations provided. Motion by Stephanie Lucarelli, second by Roy M Terry. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Erick Carter, Stephanie Lucarelli, Jen Mitchell, Roy M Terry, Jory Westberry A motion was made to approve the 6th Grade ELA McGraw Hill Instructional Materials based on the presentations provided. Motion by Roy M Terry, second by Erick Carter. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Erick Carter, Stephanie Lucarelli, Jen Mitchell, Roy M Terry, Jory Westberry A motion was made to approve the 8th Grade ELA McGraw Hill Instructional Materials based on the presentations provided. Motion by Jory Westberry, second by Roy M Terry. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Erick Carter, Stephanie Lucarelli, Jen Mitchell, Roy M Terry, Jory Westberry Adjournment Subject Adjournment Meeting May 10, 2022 - Special Board Meeting/Hearing Type Action Recommended Action Motion to adjourn. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to adjourn. Motion by Roy M Terry, second by Erick Carter. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Erick Carter, Stephanie Lucarelli, Jen Mitchell, Roy M Terry, Jory Westberry