Board Meeting

4 Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Board Meeting THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY “Transforming Today’s Learners into Tomorrow’s Leaders” GARLAND BOGGUS BOARD ROOM 426 SCHOOL STREET SEBRING, FLORIDA 33870 5:30 p.m. (or as soon thereafter as may be practicable) PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES This is a public meeting. If a person wishes to speak to the Board regarding an issue not on the agenda, please fill out a petition card located in the lobby and present it to the Board Secretary prior to the meeting. Items on Consent Agenda will be voted on for approval by the Board in a single motion. Individual consent items may be removed and placed as an Action item at the request of any member of the Board prior to the adoption of the agenda. 1. OPENING ITEMS Subject A. Call to order and roll call of members Meeting Mar 10, 2026 - Board Meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments Subject B. Highlands Highlights Meeting Mar 10, 2026 - Board Meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments Subject C. Public Comments for Items not on the Agenda Meeting Mar 10, 2026 - Board Meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments Subject D. School Board Member Committee Report Meeting Mar 10, 2026 - Board Meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type Presentation File Attachments Subject E. Superintendent's Report Meeting Mar 10, 2026 - Board Meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments 2. ADOPT THE AGENDA 3. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Subject A. Consider approval of minutes of the February 10 and 11 facility walthroughs, February 17, 2026 board meeting and the February 18, 2026 workshop Meeting Mar 10, 2026 - Board Meeting Category 3. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Type Action Consent Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Dr. Brenda Longshore Mr. Martin moved to approve. Mrs. Howerton seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Goal Assignment: Goal 4: Communications and Engagement Description: Minutes submitted from the previous meeting(s)/workshop(s) pursuant to Florida Statute 1001.42 Financial Impact: Revenue Source: No associated cost Estimated Amount: 0 Contact: Dr. Brenda Longshore File Attachments 2-10 and 2-11-26 walkthroughs.pdf (110 KB) 2-17-26 board meeting.pdf (70 KB) 2-18-26 workshop - Fiscal Recovery Plan.pdf (14 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts 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 B. Consider approval of budget amendments month ending January 31, 2026. Meeting Mar 10, 2026 - Board Meeting Category 3. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Type Action Consent Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Anjelica Tinajero. Mr. Martin moved to approve. Mrs. Howerton seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Goal Assignment: Goal 5: Operational and Fiscal Effectiveness and Efficiency Description: Budget revisions are used to increase revenue or expenditure authority from the original budget, while budget amendments/transfers simply reallocate existing funds without changing the total budget. These adjustments ensure expenditures are coded correctly, align budgets with actual operations, and maintain compliance with state and district guidelines. Financial Impact: Revenue Source: No associated cost Estimated Amount: 0 Contact: Anjelica Tinajero File Attachments January budget revisions - transfers.pdf (1,121 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts 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 C. Consider approval of Joint Agreement between SBHC Transportation and APCCDC for the 2025 - 2026 School Year Meeting Mar 10, 2026 - Board Meeting Category 3. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Type Action Consent Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Willie Hills Mr. Martin moved to approve. Mrs. Howerton seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Goal Assignment: Goal 2 - Whole Child Description: Transportation Agreement between SBHC Transportation and APCCDC for 2025-2026 School Year Financial Impact: N/A Revenue Source: N/A Estimated Amount: N/A Contact: Willie Hills or Toby Cribbs File Attachments APCCDC.pdf (2,288 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts 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. 4. ACTION ITEMS Subject A. Approve Consent Agenda Items Meeting Mar 10, 2026 - Board Meeting Category 4. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented or revised File Attachments Subject B. Consider approval of the Superintendent's recommendation for personnel Meeting Mar 10, 2026 - Board Meeting Category 4. ACTION ITEMS Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mrs. Radonski seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Goal Assignment: Goal 3 - Recruitment and Retention of Quality Staff Description: Florida Statutes, State Board Rules and School Board of Highlands County Board Policies require Board action regarding decisions and recommendations of the Superintendent related to personnel matters. Financial Impact: Revenue Source: Board approved budgets Estimated Amount: Salaries are determined according to the board-approved salary schedule and personnel allocations. Contact: Dr. Carla Ball, Human Resources File Attachments 031026.pdf (130 KB) Subject C. Consider approval of the revised 2025-2026 salary schedules. Meeting Mar 10, 2026 - Board Meeting Category 4. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Anjelica Tinajero. Item pulled. No action taken. Goal Assignment: Goal 5: Operational and Fiscal Effectiveness Efficiency Description: The salary schedule revision is on page 45, under Miscellaneous Salaries; #4 was added for Food Service subs. At the beginning of this school year, Food Service began hiring their own subs versus paying Sunshine Staffing to provide us subs for Food Service. This allows them to eliminate the additional cost of 45% markup per employee. Financial Impact: General Fund - $ Contact: Anjelica Tinajero File Attachments Subject D. Consider Approval Monthly Financial Statement Ending January 31, 2026 Meeting Mar 10, 2026 - Board Meeting Category 4. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Stephanie Hanks. Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mrs.Radonski seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Goal Assignment: Goal 5 - Operational and Fiscal Effectiveness and Efficiency Description: Financial Summary for the month of January. Financial Impact: Revenue Source: N/A Estimated Amount: N/A Contact: Stephanie Hanks File Attachments JANUARY FINANCIALS.pdf (115 KB) Subject E. Consider approval of Expulsions/Academy Placements Meeting Mar 10, 2026 - Board Meeting Category 4. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted John Varady, Coordinator of Safety and Security Mrs. Radonski moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Goal Assignment: N/A Description: Consider approval of Expulsions/Academy Placements pursuant to the Student Code of Conduct SBHC2526-104 Drug Use/ Possession SBHC2526-105 Drug Use/ Possession SBHC2526-119 Excessive Defiance of Authority Referrals SBHC2526-121 Drug Use/ Possession SBHC2526-122 Drug Use/ Possession SBHC2526-129 Excessive Defiance of Authority Referrals SBHC2526-131 Drug Use/ Possession SBHC2526-132 Excessive Defiance of Authority Referrals SBHC2526-134 Drug Use/ Possession SBHC2526-135 Disruption on Campus Major & Assault/Threat/Intimidation SBHC2526-136 Drug Use/ Possession SBHC2526-137 Excessive Defiance of Authority Referrals SBHC2526-138 Assault/ Battery SBHC2526-139 Drug Use/ Possession SBHC2526-140 Drug Use/ Possession SBHC2526-141 Drug Use/ Possession SBHC2526-144 Threat/ Intimidation SBHC2526-145 Excessive Defiance of Authority Referrals SBHC2526-150 Excessive Defiance of Authority Referrals SBHC2526-153 Threat/ Intimidation SBHC2526-112 Threat/ Intimidation and Drug Use/ Possession SBHC2526-113 Drug Use/ Possession SBHC2526-114 Drug Sale/ Distribution SBHC2526-115 Drug Sale/ Distribution SBHC2526-126 Assault/Threat/Intimidation Financial Impact: Revenue Source: No associated cost Estimated Amount: 0 Contact: John Varady File Attachments 5. EMERGENCY ITEMS 6. HCEA/HCESPA MEMBERS' COMMENTS 7. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY COMMENTS 8. BOARD MEMBER'S COMMENTS 9. ADJOURNMENT 10. NOTICE: If a person intends to appeal the Board’s decision with respect to any matter, or has any thought that an appeal may be taken, the person has the responsibility to ensure that a verbatim (word for word) record of the proceeding is made and that the record includes all testimony and evidence upon which an appeal is to be based. 11. NOTICE: If you are a person with a disability who requires reasonable accommodations in order to attend a School Board meeting, please contact the ADA Coordinator, Carla J. Ball, Director of Human Resources at 863-471-5732 or 426 School St., Sebring, Florida 33870 at least 48 hours in advance of the event.