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11 recorded votes0 split
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Every recorded vote passed unanimously.
B. Agenda (1)
Voting yes on all of these (4)
Adoption of the Agenda
Voting yes on all of these (4)
Callahan Middle School Annexation
Concurrency Proportionate Share Mitigation Agreement - Northgate PUD
Concurrency Proportionate Share Mitigation Agreement - Amelia Marsh Point
Switchboard Replacement - Callahan Middle School
Switchboard Replacement - Southside Elementary School
UF Health Full Time Trainers Agreement
Advertisement of Admin. Rule 2.58 (new) Restroom and Changing Facilities
Final Hearing - 2.51 Safe and Secure Schools
Final Hearing - 5.9 Administration of Medication by School
Final Hearing - 5.12 Student Out of Zone Transfer-Choice
11 recorded votes
Adoption of the Agenda - Voted yes on the motion “Adopt the agenda.”; the record reports passed.
Official recordCallahan Middle School Annexation - Voted yes on the motion “(not specified)”; the record reports passed.
Official recordConcurrency Proportionate Share Mitigation Agreement - Northgate PUD - Voted yes on the motion “Recommend approval of the Northgate PUD Proportionate Share Mitigation Agreement.”; the record reports passed.
Official recordConcurrency Proportionate Share Mitigation Agreement - Amelia Marsh Point - Voted yes on the motion “Recommend approval of the Amelia Marsh Point Proportionate Share Mitigation Agreement.”; the record reports passed.
Official recordSwitchboard Replacement - Callahan Middle School - Voted yes on the motion “Recommend approval of KBT Contracting Corp. to install new electrical distribution panel at Callahan Middle School.”; the record reports passed.
Official recordSwitchboard Replacement - Southside Elementary School - Voted yes on the motion “Recommend approval of KBT Contracting Corp. to install new electrical distribution panel at Southside Elementary School.”; the record reports passed.
Official recordUF Health Full Time Trainers Agreement - Voted yes on the motion “Approve”; the record reports passed.
Official recordAdvertisement of Admin. Rule 2.58 (new) Restroom and Changing Facilities - Voted yes on the motion “Approve advertisement of Administrative Rule 2.58 (new) Restrooms and Changing Facilities”; the record reports passed.
Official recordFinal Hearing - 2.51 Safe and Secure Schools - Voted yes on the motion “(not specified)”; the record reports passed.
Official recordFinal Hearing - 5.9 Administration of Medication by School - Voted yes on the motion “(not specified)”; the record reports passed.
Official recordFinal Hearing - 5.12 Student Out of Zone Transfer-Choice - Voted yes on the motion “Approve revisions to Admin. Rule 5.12.”; the record reports passed.
Official recordNo recording or transcript is held for this meeting.
3 Thursday, March 14, 2024 The School Board of Nassau County, Florida “Empowering Others Through A Commitment to Excellence” 1201 Atlantic Avenue Fernandina Bch., Florida 32034 (904) 491-9900 6:30 p.m. A. Meeting Opening Subject 1. Call to Order, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Mar 14, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category A. Meeting Opening Type Information, Procedural Invocation - Pledge - File Attachments B. Agenda Subject 1. Adoption of the Agenda Meeting Mar 14, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category B. Agenda Type Action Recommended Action Adopt the agenda. File Attachments Motion & Voting Adopt the agenda. Motion by Gail Cook, second by Curtis Gaus. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Cynthia Grooms, Curtis Gaus C. Superintendent Spotlight Subject 1. Superintendent Spotlight Meeting Mar 14, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category C. Superintendent Spotlight Type Recognition File Attachments D. Presenters or Special Order Subject 1. Presenters or Special Order Meeting Mar 14, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category D. Presenters or Special Order Type Recognition File Attachments E. Consent Agenda Subject 1. Minutes - Workshop Meeting 2/05/2024 Meeting Mar 14, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the Workshop held on February 5, 2024. File Attachments All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting Subject 2. Personnel Agenda and Addendum Meeting Mar 14, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approve Personnel Agenda and Addendum. Goals Human Resources - Strategy 2 - Competitive salaries, affordable health insurance, incentives, and positive working conditions to retain quality teachers and staff within the school system. File Attachments 20240314-Hodges-Personnel Agenda.pdf (121 KB) 20240314-Hodges-Personnel Addendum.pdf (115 KB) All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting Subject 3. Disposal of Surplus Property Equipment Meeting Mar 14, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Authorize the disposal of cannibalized and surplus equipment currently valued at $1,011.17 for March 14, 2024. AGENDA STATEMENT: Authorize the disposal of cannibalized and surplus equipment currently valued at $1,011.17 for March 14, 2024. ISSUE: Florida Statutes 274.01"Authorizing and recording of the disposal of property" states that the authority for the disposal of property shall be recorded in the minutes of the governmental unit. ALTERNATIVES: The Board's alternatives are: 1. Approve the request. 2. Disapprove the request. RECOMMENDATIONS: The Superintendent recommends approval of changes to Property Inventory. RATIONALE: The property records of the School Board are maintained under the direction of the Superintendent with approval of the Board. The District's current practice for computer refresh is every five years. IMPACT STATEMENT: Assets for the School District will be reduced and/or increased by the amounts stated above. The missing/stolen property items are deducted from the site balance, but will be maintained in the system to be reinstated as found. DATA SOURCE: April Cushman, Fixed Asset Accountant SUBMITTED BY: Ellen Harper, Director of Business Services, 904-491-9870 File Attachments 20240314-HARPER-SURPLUS PROPERTY.pdf (619 KB) All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting Subject 4. Minutes - Regular Meeting 2/22/2024 Meeting Mar 14, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on February 22, 2024. File Attachments All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting Subject 5. Voucher & Warrant Report FEB24 Meeting Mar 14, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approve the Vouchers and Warrant Report (Expenditures) for FEB 2024 AGENDA STATEMENT: Approve the Vouchers and Warrant Report (Expenditures) for FEB 2024 ISSUE: The vouchers and warrants are a summary of the financial activities of the School Board. They provide a District-wide view of flow of funds. ALTERNATIVES: The Board's alternatives are: 1. Approve the Vouchers and Warrant Report. 2. Disapprove the Vouchers and Warrant Report. RECOMMENDATIONS: The Superintendent recommends approval of this request. RATIONALE: The financial records and accounts of the School Board are maintained and under the direction of the Superintendent with approval of the Board. IMPACT STATEMENT: This has no direct financial impact. DATA SOURCE: Kim Bernhart, Accounts Payable Accountant SUBMITTED BY: Ellen Harper, Director of Business Services; 904-491-9870 File Attachments FEB24 WARRANTS & VOUCHERS.pdf (63 KB) All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting Subject 6. FIT Donation Meeting Mar 14, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approve the Following FIT Donation AGENDA STATEMENT: Request approval of the following FIT donation ISSUE: ALTERNATIVES: RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve the following FIT Donation RATIONALE: IMPACT STATEMENT: DATA SOURCE: SUBMITTED BY: Cathy Carter File Attachments Donation FIT February 24.docx (133 KB) All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting Subject 7. Student Transfers Meeting Mar 14, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approval requested for student transfers received. NAME FROM CITY TO SCHOOL REASON IN/OUT SCHOOL YEAR Kersey, Vida FLVS - Hilliard WNHS Sports Only IN 2023-2024 File Attachments All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting Subject 8. Facility Usage Fee Waivers Meeting Mar 14, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Request approval to waive the following facility use fees as presented. Goals Community Relations - Strategy 2 - Increase business and community partnerships. AGENDA STATEMENT: Approve requests to waive facility usage fee. ISSUE: ALTERNATIVES: RECOMMENDATIONS: RATIONALE: IMPACT STATEMENT: DATA SOURCE: SUBMITTED BY: George Raysor File Attachments Topshelf Baseball.pdf (205 KB) SES - Nassau Public Library - Summer Reading.pdf (147 KB) LLB Application CES.pdf (128 KB) LLB Insurance Certificate CES.pdf (538 KB) Yulee High School Basketball.pdf (249 KB) All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting Subject 9. Out of State FieldTrip - HMSH - Wild Adventures, Valdosta Georgia Meeting Mar 14, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Request approval for the Hilliard Middle Senior High School band students to travel to Wild Adventures, Valdosta, Georgia on April 20, 2024. File Attachments 20240420_HMSH Band Trip.pdf (103 KB) All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting Subject 10. Out of County FieldTrip - HMSH - St. Augustine Amphitheatre Meeting Mar 14, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Request approval for the Hilliard Middle Senior High School students to travel to St. Augustine Amphitheatre on March 28, 2024. File Attachments 20240327_HMSH Board Agenda Request 2.pdf (1,479 KB) All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting Subject 11. Out of State Travel - Director, Secondary Education Meeting Mar 14, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Recommend approval for Natasha Drake to travel out of state to Atlanta, Georgia for East Executive Briefing with Renaissance Learning. Goals Academic and Student Services - Strategy 2 - Design, develop and implement strategic curriculum/activity mapping which spans K-12 and exposes students to a host of career options and financial literacy. AGENDA STATEMENT: Requesting approval for Natasha Drake to travel out of state to Atlanta, Georgia for East Executive Briefing with Renaissance Learning. ISSUE: Natasha Drake to travel out of state to Atlanta, Georgia for East Executive Briefing with Renaissance Learning. ALTERNATIVES: RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommend approval for Natasha Drake to travel out of state to Atlanta, Georgia for East Executive Briefing with Renaissance Learning. RATIONALE: IMPACT STATEMENT: Travel for this will be paid by Renaissance Learning with the exception of per diem. Per diem will be paid from Secondary Education general budget. DATA SOURCE: SUBMITTED BY: Misty Mathis, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction File Attachments Drake Out of State Travel.pdf (144 KB) All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting Subject 12. Consent Vote Meeting Mar 14, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) File Attachments All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting F. Action Items Subject 1. Callahan Middle School Annexation Meeting Mar 14, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category F. Action Items Type Action File Attachments Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Gail Cook, second by Curtis Gaus. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Cynthia Grooms, Curtis Gaus Subject 2. Concurrency Proportionate Share Mitigation Agreement - Northgate PUD Meeting Mar 14, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category F. Action Items Type Action Recommended Action Recommend approval of the Northgate PUD Proportionate Share Mitigation Agreement. File Attachments Dev Exec_Proportionate Share Mitigation Agreement.pdf (14,377 KB) Motion & Voting Recommend approval of the Northgate PUD Proportionate Share Mitigation Agreement. Motion by Curtis Gaus, second by Gail Cook. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Cynthia Grooms, Curtis Gaus Subject 3. Concurrency Proportionate Share Mitigation Agreement - Amelia Marsh Point Meeting Mar 14, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category F. Action Items Type Action Recommended Action Recommend approval of the Amelia Marsh Point Proportionate Share Mitigation Agreement. File Attachments Dev Exec Mit Agreement.pdf (704 KB) Motion & Voting Recommend approval of the Amelia Marsh Point Proportionate Share Mitigation Agreement. Motion by Curtis Gaus, second by Gail Cook. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Cynthia Grooms, Curtis Gaus Subject 4. Switchboard Replacement - Callahan Middle School Meeting Mar 14, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category F. Action Items Type Action Recommended Action Recommend approval of KBT Contracting Corp. to install new electrical distribution panel at Callahan Middle School. Goals Community Relations - Strategy 2 - Increase business and community partnerships. AGENDA STATEMENT: The main electrical distribution panel for the campus is original and was recommended by DOE to be replaced. Design began in July 2023 and bids were opened on February 14th with KBT Contracting Corp. being the low bidder. ISSUE: The main panel is from 1982 and parts cannot be obtained for repairs, upgrading will make the electrical system more reliant and safer. ALTERNATIVES: Reject and Re-bid RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval of KBT Contracting Corp. to install new electrical distribution panel. RATIONALE: Of seven pre-qualified contractors, only three bid on the project, KBT Contracting Corp. was the low bidder. IMPACT STATEMENT: $237,496.00 Funds are budgeted in Capital for this project. DATA SOURCE: Bhide & Hall Architects, P. A. SUBMITTED BY: Jeffrey L. Bunch/Director of Facilities File Attachments 1009_001.pdf (125 KB) Motion & Voting Recommend approval of KBT Contracting Corp. to install new electrical distribution panel at Callahan Middle School. Motion by Lissa Braddock, second by Curtis Gaus. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Cynthia Grooms, Curtis Gaus Subject 5. Switchboard Replacement - Southside Elementary School Meeting Mar 14, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category F. Action Items Type Action Recommended Action Recommend approval of KBT Contracting Corp. to install new electrical distribution panel at Southside Elementary School. Goals Community Relations - Strategy 2 - Increase business and community partnerships. AGENDA STATEMENT: The main electrical distribution panel is original and was recommended by DOE to be replaced. Design began in July 2023 and bids were opened on February 15th with KBT Contracting Corp. being the low bidder. ISSUE: The main electrical panel is from 1963 and parts cannot be obtained for repairs, upgrading will make the electrical system more reliable, safer and up to Code. ALTERNATIVES: Reject and rebid RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval of KBT Contracting Corp. to install new electrical distribution panel RATIONALE: Of seven pre-qualified contractors, only three bid on the project with KBT being the low bidder. IMPACT STATEMENT: $119,890.00 Funds are budgeted in Capital for this project. DATA SOURCE: Bhide & Hall Architects, P.A. SUBMITTED BY: Jeffrey L. Bunch/Director of Facilities File Attachments 1010_001.pdf (132 KB) Motion & Voting Recommend approval of KBT Contracting Corp. to install new electrical distribution panel at Southside Elementary School. Motion by Gail Cook, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Cynthia Grooms, Curtis Gaus Subject 6. UF Health Full Time Trainers Agreement Meeting Mar 14, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category F. Action Items Type Action Recommended Action Approve Goals Community Relations - Strategy 2 - Increase business and community partnerships. AGENDA STATEMENT: UF Health Full Time Trainers Agreement ISSUE: ALTERNATIVES: RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve RATIONALE: IMPACT STATEMENT: Each of our four high schools will have a designated athletic trainer to provide services. DATA SOURCE: SUBMITTED BY: George Raysor File Attachments UF Health Full Time Trainers Contract.pdf (603 KB) Motion & Voting Approve Motion by Curtis Gaus, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Cynthia Grooms, Curtis Gaus Subject 7. Advertisement of Admin. Rule 2.58 (new) Restroom and Changing Facilities Meeting Mar 14, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category F. Action Items Type Action Recommended Action Approve advertisement of Administrative Rule 2.58 (new) Restrooms and Changing Facilities AGENDA STATEMENT: The advertisement will notify the public of the date, time, and location of the public hearing concerning the adoption of Admin. Rule 2.58 "Restroom and Changing Facilities". The public hearing will take place during the Board's regularly scheduled meeting on April 11, 2024 at 6:30 PM at Hilliard Middle Senior High School. ISSUE: This new rule is in response to the Safety in Private Spaces Act found in Fla. Statute 553.865. ALTERNATIVES: RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve the advertisement of the public hearing to consider the adoption of Amin. Rule 2.58 "Restrooms and Changing Facilities". RATIONALE: IMPACT STATEMENT: DATA SOURCE: SUBMITTED BY: Mark Durham File Attachments Admin. Rule 2.58 (new) Restroom and Changing Facilities.pdf (109 KB) Motion & Voting Approve advertisement of Administrative Rule 2.58 (new) Restrooms and Changing Facilities Motion by Gail Cook, second by Curtis Gaus. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Cynthia Grooms, Curtis Gaus Subject 8. Final Hearing - 2.51 Safe and Secure Schools Meeting Mar 14, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category F. Action Items Type Action SUBMITTED BY: Mark Durham File Attachments 2.51 SAFE AND SECURE SCHOOLS (reveision Feb. 2024).pdf (192 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Gail Cook, second by Curtis Gaus. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Cynthia Grooms, Curtis Gaus Subject 9. Final Hearing - 5.9 Administration of Medication by School Meeting Mar 14, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category F. Action Items Type Action SUBMITTED BY: Mark Durham File Attachments 5.9 ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION BY SCHOOL Updated Proposed_.pdf (111 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Curtis Gaus, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Cynthia Grooms, Curtis Gaus Subject 10. Final Hearing - 5.12 Student Out of Zone Transfer-Choice Meeting Mar 14, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category F. Action Items Type Action Recommended Action Approve revisions to Admin. Rule 5.12. SUBMITTED BY: Mark Durham File Attachments 5.12 STUDENT OUT OF ZONE TRANSFER-CHOICE.pdf (94 KB) Motion & Voting Approve revisions to Admin. Rule 5.12. Motion by Curtis Gaus, second by Gail Cook. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Cynthia Grooms, Curtis Gaus G. Discussion Items Subject 1. Discussion Items Meeting Mar 14, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category G. Discussion Items Type Discussion File Attachments H. Staff Reports Subject 1. Technology Department Meeting Mar 14, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category H. Staff Reports Type Information File Attachments I. Old Business Subject 1. Old Business Meeting Mar 14, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category I. Old Business Type Information File Attachments J. Public Presentations Subject 1. Public Presentations Meeting Mar 14, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category J. Public Presentations Type Information (The School Board cannot take action on input/request(s), but may place an item on the agenda of a subsequent meeting for action). Presentations to the Board are limited to three (3) minutes. ADDRESSING THE BOARD: Individuals or groups may address comments to the School Board at any Regular Meeting by following established procedures. The maximum allotted time for a presentation is three (3) minutes per person. A speaker's time may not be allocated to others. The Board will permit individuals' comments on agenda items at the time the item is under consideration. Individuals must complete a form located on a table near the rear wall of the Board Room. Thirty minutes will be set aside at the end of the meeting for public discussion on non-agenda items. File Attachments K. Superintendent Comments Subject 1. Superintendent Comments Meeting Mar 14, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category K. Superintendent Comments Type Information File Attachments L. Board Comments Subject 1. Ms. Hogue Comments Meeting Mar 14, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category L. Board Comments Type Information File Attachments Subject 2. Ms. Braddock Comments Meeting Mar 14, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category L. Board Comments Type Information File Attachments Subject 3. Ms. Cook Comments Meeting Mar 14, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category L. Board Comments Type Information File Attachments Subject 4. Mr. Gaus Comments Meeting Mar 14, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category L. Board Comments Type Information File Attachments Subject 5. Dr. Grooms Comments Meeting Mar 14, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category L. Board Comments Type Information File Attachments M. Attorney Comments Subject 1. Attorney Comments Meeting Mar 14, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category M. Attorney Comments Type Information File Attachments N. Adjournment Subject 1. Adjournment Meeting Mar 14, 2024 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category N. Adjournment Type Information Time adjourned - File Attachments
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