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Tuesday, February 17, 2026 · School board meeting record

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The Baker County School Board will meet to discuss school facility projects, budget amendments for federal grants, and various service agreements for student learning. The agenda includes the approval of architectural services for a new middle school, updates to emergency response plans, and the renewal of several health-related internship partnerships.

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This meeting determines how school district funds are allocated for capital projects, approves new facility construction plans, and sets the operational agreements for student health science programs and emergency safety protocols.

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1. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER 3. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4.1 Public Hearing to Amend the Use of Property Tax for the Capital Outlay Projects Previously Advertised for the 2025-2026 School Year. 5. RECOGNITIONS / PRESENTATIONS 5.1 Recognize Macclenny Elementary School Staff for Attaining the PBIS Gold School Status for 2025 - 2026 5.2 Recognize PK/Kindergarten Center Staff for Attaining the PBIS Bronze School Status for 2025 - 2026 5.3 Recognize "Academic Achievers" from the Sanderson, Margaretta, and Olustee Community MINUTES SCHOOL BOARD MEETING (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) Tuesday, February 17, 2026 - 6:00 PM Sanderson Congregational Holiness Church (8443 CR 127, Sanderson, Florida 32087) Minute Book #40 / Supplemental Book #54 / Page #8 "The Vision of the Baker County School Board is to prepare individuals to be lifelong learners, self-sufficient and responsible citizens of good character." The Baker County School Board met on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanderson Congregational Holiness Church located at 8443 CR 127, Sanderson, Florida 32087. The purpose of this meeting was to hold the regularly scheduled Board meeting. Chairperson Jack Baker announced Wyatt Milton would give the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Westside Elementary School student Mason Ford. Chairperson Baker called the meeting of the Baker County School Board to order and asked for a roll call of members. The following Board Members were present to wit: Chairperson Jack Baker Jr., Clayton Lyons, Amanda Hodges, and Mandi Canaday. Vice-Chairperson Tiffany McInarnay was not in attendance. Superintendent Wyatt Milton and School Board Attorney Jeffrey Grosholz were both present for the meeting. Chairperson Baker called the public hearing to order and opened the floor for public comment. No individual in the audience addressed the Board on this item. Therefore, Chairperson Baker closed the public hearing on this item. Superintendent Milton introduced the District Positive Behavior Intervention Support Coordinator, Deanne Myer. Mrs. Myer provided information highlighting the PBIS process. Superintendent Milton then presented Principal Horne with a gold medal recognizing their model school status. Macclenny Elementary School received “Gold” status recognition. Superintendent Milton announced PK/Kindergarten Center received “Bonze” status recognition. Superintendent Milton, Board Members, and the respective principals congratulated the Academic Achievers. The student honorees were presented with a school certificate, Woody’s BBQ meal 1

6. APPROVAL TO CORRECT AND / OR ADD ITEMS TO THE FINAL AGENDA 7. REMOVAL OF ROUTINE ITEMS 8. APPROVAL OF ROUTINE ITEMS 8.1 Approval of the Personnel Items List for Approval on February 17, 2026. 8.2 Approval of the Minutes of the January 20, 2026, Work Session. 8.3 Approval of the Minutes of the January 20, 2026, Work Session. 8.4 Approval of the Minutes of the January 20, 2026, School Board Meeting. 8.5 Approval to Renew the Agreement with W. Frank Wells Nursing Home for Supervised Learning Experiences for the Health Science Program Students at Baker County High School. 8.6 Approval to Renew the Agreement with H2 Health - Physical Therapy for Supervised Learning Experiences for the Health Science Program Students at Baker County High School. 8.7 Approval to Renew the Agreement with Baker Vision Care for Supervised Learning Experiences for the Health Science Program Students at Baker County High School. 8.8 Approval to Renew the Agreement with Children's Medical Center for Supervised Learning Experiences for the Health Science Program Students at Baker County High School. 8.9 Approval to Renew the Agreement with Sixth Street Veterinary Hospital for Supervised Learning Experiences for the Health Science Program Students at Baker County High School. 8.10 Approval to Renew the Agreement with Dr. James Cardozo and Baker County Chiropractic for Supervised Learning Experiences for the Health Science Program Students at Baker County High School. 8.11 Approval of the Financial Reports for the Month Ending December 31, 2025. 8.12 Approval of Amendment #1 to Title IV, Part A - Student Support and Academic Enrichment in the Amount of $90,842.00 with No Change in Over All Budget Total. Amendment / Federal / No Matching 8.13 Approval of Amendment #1 to Title I, Part A - Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged in the Amount of $27,860.00 with No Change in Over All Budget Total. Amendment / Federal / No Matching 8.14 Approval of Amendment #2 to Adult Education and Family Literacy, Adult General Education with No Change in Over All Budget Total of $153,180.00. Amendment / Federal / No Matching certificate, an academic achiever wristband, and a paw pride medallion. Chairperson Baker, upon the advice of legal counsel, recommended that Items 9.11 and 9.16 be tabled to a later date. Chairperson Baker then entertained a motion from the Board. As recommended: Mandi Canaday made a motion to approve, seconded by Clayton Lyons. The motion carried 4-0. Chairperson Baker asked if any Board member wished to remove a routine item for separate consideration. Chairperson Baker requested to remove Jana Baker from item 8.1. Approval of the Personnel Items List on February 17, 2026, due to a voting conflict. As recommended: Clayton Lyons made a motion to approve, seconded by Amanda Hodges. The motion carried 4-0. Chairperson Baker entertained a motion from the Board to approve the routine items, excluding Jana Baker from item 8.1 Personnel List, for approval on February 17, 2026. As recommended: Mandi Canaday made a motion to approve the routine items, seconded by Clayton Lyons. The motion carried 4-0. 2

8.15 Approval of Amendment #2 to Title II, Part A - Supporting Effective Instruction with No Change in Over All Budget Total of $222,325.00. Amendment / Federal / No Matching 8.16 Approval of Amendment #2 to Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant (CAP) with No Change in Over All Budget Total of $1,896,125.00. Amendment / Federal / No Matching 8.17 Approval of the October 2025 - January 2026 District Property Inventory. 9. APPROVAL OF ITEMS FOR ACTION 9.1 Approval of Removed Routine Items. 9.2 Approval to Renew the Agreement with Gold Dental for Supervised Learning Experiences for the Health Science Program Students at Baker County High School. 9.3 Approval to Renew the Agreement with Baker County Fire and Rescue for Supervised Learning Experiences for the Health Science Program Students at Baker County High School. 9.4 Approval to Renew the Agreement with Baker County Medical Services for Supervised Learning Experiences for the Health Science Program Students at Baker County High School. 9.5 Approval of the Medical, Cardiac, and Anaphylaxis Emergency Response Plans to Meet New Legislative Requirements. 9.6 Approval to De-authorize and Dispose of Itemized Property on the Baker County Middle School Inventory Property List. (Obsolete / Broken Beyond Repair Items Will be Disposed of When Possible.) 9.7 Approval to De-authorize and Dispose of Itemized Property on the Baker County Middle School Inventory Property List. (Obsolete / Broken Beyond Repair Items Will be Disposed of When Possible.) 9.8 Approval for the Agreement with Nova Southeastern University, Inc. for Student Internship Beginning February 17, 2026. Chairperson Baker entertained a motion from the Board to approve Jana Baker, formerly listed under the removed routine item 8.1. Personnel Items List, for approval on February 17, 2026. Chairperson Baker requested to be recused from this item. As recommended: Amanda Hodges made a motion to approve, seconded by Mandi Canaday. The motion carried 3-0. Chairperson Baker entertained a motion from the Board to approve this agenda item. As recommended: Clayton Lyons made a motion to approve, seconded by Amanda Hodges. The motion carried 4-0. Chairperson Baker entertained a motion from the Board to approve this agenda item. As recommended: Mandi Canaday made a motion to approve, seconded by Amanda Hodges. The motion carried 4-0. Chairperson Baker entertained a motion from the Board to approve this agenda item. As recommended: Clayton Lyons made a motion to approve, seconded by Mandi Canaday. The motion carried 4-0. Chairperson Baker entertained a motion from the Board to approve this agenda item. As recommended: Amanda Hodges made a motion to approve, seconded by Clayton Lyons. The motion carried 4-0. Chairperson Baker entertained a motion from the Board to approve this agenda item. As recommended: Mandi Canaday made a motion to approve, seconded by Clayton Lyons. The motion carried 4-0. Chairperson Baker entertained a motion from the Board to approve this agenda item. As recommended: Amanda Hodges made a motion to approve, seconded by Mandi Canaday. The motion carried 4-0. Chairperson Baker entertained a motion from the Board to approve this agenda item. As recommended: 3

9.9 Approval of the Auditor General's Financial and Federal Single Audit Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025. 9.10 Approval to Pursue the Sale of Vacant District-Owned Property Parcel Number 18-2S-21-0000-0000- 0048. 9.11 Approval of the Agreement with Baker County Touchdown Club, Effective February 17, 2026 - February 17, 2029. 9.12 Approval to Correct Job Descriptions: (48.00, 48.001, 49.00) Nutrition Services Assistant, Coordinator, Manager; (97.00) Warehouse/Inventory Clerk; (43.00, 72.00, 73.00, 74.00, 75.00) Paraprofessionals; (69.01) Student Services Worker. 9.13 Approval of the Out of State Travel for Baker County High School Baseball Team and Staff to Tifton, GA. To Compete in the Border War on February 27, 2026, through February 28, 2026. (Traveling by Rental Vans) 9.14 Approval of the MOU with Keller Community Association, Effective July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026. 9.15 Approval to Amend the Use of Property Tax for the Capital Outlay Projects Previously Advertised for the 2025-2026 School Year. 9.16 Approval of the Formal Quotation for Centegix, Effective July 1, 2026, through July 1, 2031, with Year Four and Year Five Designated as Optional Renewal Years. 9.17 Approval of Contract with Clemons, Rutherford, & Associates, Inc. for Architectural / Engineering Services for New Baker County Middle School Facility. 10. CITIZEN INPUT Amanda Hodges made a motion to approve, seconded by Clayton Lyons. The motion carried 4-0. Chairperson Baker entertained a motion from the Board to approve this agenda item. As recommended: Clayton Lyons made a motion to approve, seconded by Mandi Canaday. The motion carried 4-0. Chairperson Baker entertained a motion from the Board to approve this agenda item. As recommended: Mandi Canaday made a motion to approve, seconded by Clayton Lyons. The motion carried 4-0. This item was removed from the agenda for a later date; therefore, no Board action was taken on this item. Chairperson Baker entertained a motion from the Board to approve this agenda item. As recommended: Mandi Canaday made a motion to approve, seconded by Clayton Lyons. The motion carried 4-0. Chairperson Baker entertained a motion from the Board to approve this agenda item. As recommended: Clayton Lyons made a motion to approve, seconded by Amanda Hodges. The motion carried 4-0. Chairperson Baker entertained a motion from the Board to approve this agenda item. As recommended: Amanda Hodges made a motion to approve, seconded by Mandi Canaday. The motion carried 4-0. Chairperson Baker entertained a motion from the Board to approve this agenda item. As recommended: Clayton Lyons made a motion to approve, seconded by Amanda Hodges. The motion carried 4-0. This item was removed from the agenda for a later date; therefore, no Board action was taken on this item. Chairperson Baker entertained a motion from the Board to approve this agenda item. As recommended: Clayton Lyons made a motion to approve, seconded by Mandi Canaday. The motion carried 4-0. 4

11. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 12. ADJOURNMENT A Citizen Input form must be completed and submitted to the Board Secretary PRIOR to the beginning of the meeting if you wish to address the Board. You will be called on by the Chairman at the appropriate time. Presentations/comments are limited to three (3) minutes. No individual in the audience addressed the Board with citizen concerns at this meeting. Dates to Remember: February 24th – 7:30 a.m. Baker County Education Foundation Meeting March 12th Leaving a Legacy Banquet Since there was no further business to come before the Board: Mandi Canaday made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Clayton Lyons. The motion carried via general consensus 0-0. ___________________________ _________________________ Superintendent Board Chairperson 5

1. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER 3. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4.1 Public Hearing to Amend the Use of Property Tax for the Capital Outlay Projects Previously Advertised for the 2025-2026 School Year. Teri Ambrose - (259-0418) 5. RECOGNITIONS / PRESENTATIONS 5.1 Recognize Macclenny Elementary School Staff for Attaining the PBIS Gold School Status for 2025 - 2026 Wyatt Milton - (259-0401) 5.2 Recognize PK/Kindergarten Center Staff for Attaining the PBIS Bronze School Status for 2025 - 2026 Wyatt Milton - (259-0401) 5.3 Recognize "Academic Achievers" from the Sanderson, Margaretta, and Olustee Community Wyatt Milton - (259-0401) 6. APPROVAL TO CORRECT AND / OR ADD ITEMS TO THE FINAL AGENDA 7. REMOVAL OF ROUTINE ITEMS 8. APPROVAL OF ROUTINE ITEMS 8.1 Approval of the Personnel Items List for Approval on February 17, 2026. Wyatt Milton - (259-0401) 8.2 Approval of the Minutes of the January 20, 2026, Work Session. Wyatt Milton - (259-0401) 8.3 Approval of the Minutes of the January 20, 2026, Work Session. Wyatt Milton - (259-0401) 8.4 Approval of the Minutes of the January 20, 2026, School Board Meeting. Wyatt Milton - (259-0401) 8.5 Approval to Renew the Agreement with W. Frank Wells Nursing Home for Supervised Learning AGENDA SCHOOL BOARD MEETING (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) Tuesday, February 17, 2026 - 6:00 PM Sanderson Congregational Holiness Church (8443 CR 127, Sanderson, Florida 32087) Minute Book #40 / Supplemental Book #54 / Page #8 "The Vision of the Baker County School Board is to prepare individuals to be lifelong learners, self-sufficient and responsible citizens of good character."

Experiences for the Health Science Program Students at Baker County High School. Carrie Dopson - (259-0408) 8.6 Approval to Renew the Agreement with H2 Health - Physical Therapy for Supervised Learning Experiences for the Health Science Program Students at Baker County High School. Carrie Dopson - (259-0408) 8.7 Approval to Renew the Agreement with Baker Vision Care for Supervised Learning Experiences for the Health Science Program Students at Baker County High School. Carrie Dopson - (259-0408) 8.8 Approval to Renew the Agreement with Children's Medical Center for Supervised Learning Experiences for the Health Science Program Students at Baker County High School. Carrie Dopson - (259-0408) 8.9 Approval to Renew the Agreement with Sixth Street Veterinary Hospital for Supervised Learning Experiences for the Health Science Program Students at Baker County High School. Carrie Dopson - (259-0408) 8.10 Approval to Renew the Agreement with Dr. James Cardozo and Baker County Chiropractic for Supervised Learning Experiences for the Health Science Program Students at Baker County High School. Carrie Dopson - (259-0408) 8.11 Approval of the Financial Reports for the Month Ending December 31, 2025. Teri Ambrose - (259-0418) 8.12 Approval of Amendment #1 to Title IV, Part A - Student Support and Academic Enrichment in the Amount of $90,842.00 with No Change in Over All Budget Total. Amendment / Federal / No Matching Carrie Dopson - (259-0408) 8.13 Approval of Amendment #1 to Title I, Part A - Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged in the Amount of $27,860.00 with No Change in Over All Budget Total. Amendment / Federal / No Matching Traci Wheeler - (259-6776) 8.14 Approval of Amendment #2 to Adult Education and Family Literacy, Adult General Education with No Change in Over All Budget Total of $153,180.00. Amendment / Federal / No Matching Carrie Dopson - (259-0408) 8.15 Approval of Amendment #2 to Title II, Part A - Supporting Effective Instruction with No Change in Over All Budget Total of $222,325.00. Amendment / Federal / No Matching Carrie Dopson - (259-0408) 8.16 Approval of Amendment #2 to Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant (CAP) with No Change in Over All Budget Total of $1,896,125.00. Amendment / Federal / No Matching Carrie Dopson - (259-0408) 8.17 Approval of the October 2025 - January 2026 District Property Inventory. Chadd Scarborough - (259-5420) 9. APPROVAL OF ITEMS FOR ACTION 9.1 Approval of Removed Routine Items. N/A 9.2 Approval to Renew the Agreement with Gold Dental for Supervised Learning Experiences for the Health Science Program Students at Baker County High School. Carrie Dopson - (259-0408) 9.3 Approval to Renew the Agreement with Baker County Fire and Rescue for Supervised Learning Experiences for the Health Science Program Students at Baker County High School.

Carrie Dopson - (259-0408) 9.4 Approval to Renew the Agreement with Baker County Medical Services for Supervised Learning Experiences for the Health Science Program Students at Baker County High School. Carrie Dopson - (259-0408) 9.5 Approval of the Medical, Cardiac, and Anaphylaxis Emergency Response Plans to Meet New Legislative Requirements. Tina Bradley - (259-0476) 9.6 Approval to De-authorize and Dispose of Itemized Property on the Baker County Middle School Inventory Property List. (Obsolete / Broken Beyond Repair Items Will be Disposed of When Possible.) Johnnie Jacobs - (259-2226) 9.7 Approval to De-authorize and Dispose of Itemized Property on the Baker County Middle School Inventory Property List. (Obsolete / Broken Beyond Repair Items Will be Disposed of When Possible.) Johnnie Jacobs - (259-2226) 9.8 Approval for the Agreement with Nova Southeastern University, Inc. for Student Internship Beginning February 17, 2026. Thomas Hill - (259-0429) 9.9 Approval of the Auditor General's Financial and Federal Single Audit Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025. Teri Ambrose - (259-0418) 9.10 Approval to Pursue the Sale of Vacant District-Owned Property Parcel Number 18-2S-21-0000-0000- 0048. Wyatt Milton - (259-0401) 9.11 Approval of the Agreement with Baker County Touchdown Club, Effective February 17, 2026 - February 17, 2029. Wyatt Milton - (259-0401) 9.12 Approval to Correct Job Descriptions: (48.00, 48.001, 49.00) Nutrition Services Assistant, Coordinator, Manager; (97.00) Warehouse/Inventory Clerk; (43.00, 72.00, 73.00, 74.00, 75.00) Paraprofessionals; (69.01) Student Services Worker. Thomas Hill - (259-0429) 9.13 Approval of the Out of State Travel for Baker County High School Baseball Team and Staff to Tifton, GA. To Compete in the Border War on February 27, 2026, through February 28, 2026. (Traveling by Rental Vans) Andy Giddens - (259-6995) 9.14 Approval of the MOU with Keller Community Association, Effective July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026. Alice Schmitges - (259-0444) 9.15 Approval to Amend the Use of Property Tax for the Capital Outlay Projects Previously Advertised for the 2025-2026 School Year. Teri Ambrose - (259-0418) 9.16 Approval of the Formal Quotation for Centegix, Effective July 1, 2026, through July 1, 2031, with Year Four and Year Five Designated as Optional Renewal Years. Steve Cannon - (259-0432) 9.17 Approval of Contract with Clemons, Rutherford, & Associates, Inc. for Architectural / Engineering Services for New Baker County Middle School Facility. Wyatt Milton - (259-0401) 10. CITIZEN INPUT A Citizen Input form must be completed and submitted to the Board Secretary PRIOR to the beginning of the

11. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 12. ADJOURNMENT meeting if you wish to address the Board. You will be called on by the Chairman at the appropriate time. Presentations/comments are limited to three (3) minutes. NOTICE: Any person who desires to appeal any decision made by the School Board with respect to any matter considered at the above mentioned meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which an appeal may be based.

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1. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER 3. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4.1 Public Hearing to Amend the Use of Property Tax for the Capital Outlay Projects Previously Advertised for the 2025-2026 School Year. Teri Ambrose - (259-0418) 5. RECOGNITIONS / PRESENTATIONS 5.1 Recognize Macclenny Elementary School Staff for Attaining the PBIS Gold School Status for 2025 - 2026 Wyatt Milton - (259-0401) 5.2 Recognize PK/Kindergarten Center Staff for Attaining the PBIS Bronze School Status for 2025 - 2026 Wyatt Milton - (259-0401) 5.3 Recognize "Academic Achievers" from the Sanderson, Margaretta, and Olustee Community Wyatt Milton - (259-0401) 6. APPROVAL TO CORRECT AND / OR ADD ITEMS TO THE FINAL AGENDA 7. REMOVAL OF ROUTINE ITEMS 8. APPROVAL OF ROUTINE ITEMS 8.1 Approval of the Personnel Items List for Approval on February 17, 2026. Wyatt Milton - (259-0401) 8.2 Approval of the Minutes of the January 20, 2026, Work Session. Wyatt Milton - (259-0401) 8.3 Approval of the Minutes of the January 20, 2026, Work Session. Wyatt Milton - (259-0401) 8.4 Approval of the Minutes of the January 20, 2026, School Board Meeting. Wyatt Milton - (259-0401) 8.5 Approval to Renew the Agreement with W. Frank Wells Nursing Home for Supervised Learning AGENDA SCHOOL BOARD MEETING (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) Tuesday, February 17, 2026 - 6:00 PM Sanderson Congregational Holiness Church (8443 CR 127, Sanderson, Florida 32087) Minute Book #40 / Supplemental Book #54 / Page #8 "The Vision of the Baker County School Board is to prepare individuals to be lifelong learners, self-sufficient and responsible citizens of good character." 1

Experiences for the Health Science Program Students at Baker County High School. Carrie Dopson - (259-0408) 8.6 Approval to Renew the Agreement with H2 Health - Physical Therapy for Supervised Learning Experiences for the Health Science Program Students at Baker County High School. Carrie Dopson - (259-0408) 8.7 Approval to Renew the Agreement with Baker Vision Care for Supervised Learning Experiences for the Health Science Program Students at Baker County High School. Carrie Dopson - (259-0408) 8.8 Approval to Renew the Agreement with Children's Medical Center for Supervised Learning Experiences for the Health Science Program Students at Baker County High School. Carrie Dopson - (259-0408) 8.9 Approval to Renew the Agreement with Sixth Street Veterinary Hospital for Supervised Learning Experiences for the Health Science Program Students at Baker County High School. Carrie Dopson - (259-0408) 8.10 Approval to Renew the Agreement with Dr. James Cardozo and Baker County Chiropractic for Supervised Learning Experiences for the Health Science Program Students at Baker County High School. Carrie Dopson - (259-0408) 8.11 Approval of the Financial Reports for the Month Ending December 31, 2025. Teri Ambrose - (259-0418) 8.12 Approval of Amendment #1 to Title IV, Part A - Student Support and Academic Enrichment in the Amount of $90,842.00 with No Change in Over All Budget Total. Amendment / Federal / No Matching Carrie Dopson - (259-0408) 8.13 Approval of Amendment #1 to Title I, Part A - Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged in the Amount of $27,860.00 with No Change in Over All Budget Total. Amendment / Federal / No Matching Traci Wheeler - (259-6776) 8.14 Approval of Amendment #2 to Adult Education and Family Literacy, Adult General Education with No Change in Over All Budget Total of $153,180.00. Amendment / Federal / No Matching Carrie Dopson - (259-0408) 8.15 Approval of Amendment #2 to Title II, Part A - Supporting Effective Instruction with No Change in Over All Budget Total of $222,325.00. Amendment / Federal / No Matching Carrie Dopson - (259-0408) 8.16 Approval of Amendment #2 to Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant (CAP) with No Change in Over All Budget Total of $1,896,125.00. Amendment / Federal / No Matching Carrie Dopson - (259-0408) 8.17 Approval of the October 2025 - January 2026 District Property Inventory. Chadd Scarborough - (259-5420) 9. APPROVAL OF ITEMS FOR ACTION 9.1 Approval of Removed Routine Items. N/A 9.2 Approval to Renew the Agreement with Gold Dental for Supervised Learning Experiences for the Health Science Program Students at Baker County High School. Carrie Dopson - (259-0408) 9.3 Approval to Renew the Agreement with Baker County Fire and Rescue for Supervised Learning Experiences for the Health Science Program Students at Baker County High School. 2

Carrie Dopson - (259-0408) 9.4 Approval to Renew the Agreement with Baker County Medical Services for Supervised Learning Experiences for the Health Science Program Students at Baker County High School. Carrie Dopson - (259-0408) 9.5 Approval of the Medical, Cardiac, and Anaphylaxis Emergency Response Plans to Meet New Legislative Requirements. Tina Bradley - (259-0476) 9.6 Approval to De-authorize and Dispose of Itemized Property on the Baker County Middle School Inventory Property List. (Obsolete / Broken Beyond Repair Items Will be Disposed of When Possible.) Johnnie Jacobs - (259-2226) 9.7 Approval to De-authorize and Dispose of Itemized Property on the Baker County Middle School Inventory Property List. (Obsolete / Broken Beyond Repair Items Will be Disposed of When Possible.) Johnnie Jacobs - (259-2226) 9.8 Approval for the Agreement with Nova Southeastern University, Inc. for Student Internship Beginning February 17, 2026. Thomas Hill - (259-0429) 9.9 Approval of the Auditor General's Financial and Federal Single Audit Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025. Teri Ambrose - (259-0418) 9.10 Approval to Pursue the Sale of Vacant District-Owned Property Parcel Number 18-2S-21-0000-0000- 0048. Wyatt Milton - (259-0401) 9.11 Approval of the Agreement with Baker County Touchdown Club, Effective February 17, 2026 - February 17, 2029. Wyatt Milton - (259-0401) 9.12 Approval to Correct Job Descriptions: (48.00, 48.001, 49.00) Nutrition Services Assistant, Coordinator, Manager; (97.00) Warehouse/Inventory Clerk; (43.00, 72.00, 73.00, 74.00, 75.00) Paraprofessionals; (69.01) Student Services Worker. Thomas Hill - (259-0429) 9.13 Approval of the Out of State Travel for Baker County High School Baseball Team and Staff to Tifton, GA. To Compete in the Border War on February 27, 2026, through February 28, 2026. (Traveling by Rental Vans) Andy Giddens - (259-6995) 9.14 Approval of the MOU with Keller Community Association, Effective July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026. Alice Schmitges - (259-0444) 9.15 Approval to Amend the Use of Property Tax for the Capital Outlay Projects Previously Advertised for the 2025-2026 School Year. Teri Ambrose - (259-0418) 9.16 Approval of the Formal Quotation for Centegix, Effective July 1, 2026, through July 1, 2031, with Year Four and Year Five Designated as Optional Renewal Years. Steve Cannon - (259-0432) 9.17 Approval of Contract with Clemons, Rutherford, & Associates, Inc. for Architectural / Engineering Services for New Baker County Middle School Facility. Wyatt Milton - (259-0401) 10. CITIZEN INPUT A Citizen Input form must be completed and submitted to the Board Secretary PRIOR to the beginning of the 3

11. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 12. ADJOURNMENT meeting if you wish to address the Board. You will be called on by the Chairman at the appropriate time. Presentations/comments are limited to three (3) minutes. NOTICE: Any person who desires to appeal any decision made by the School Board with respect to any matter considered at the above mentioned meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which an appeal may be based. 4

Item Cover Page DATE: February 17, 2026 SUBMITTED BY: Teri Ambrose - (259-0418) ITEM TYPE: Public Hearing AGENDA SECTION: PUBLIC HEARINGS SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Amend the Use of Property Tax for the Capital Outlay Projects Previously Advertised for the 2025-2026 School Year. AGENDA ITEM NO. 4.1 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: 02.17.2026 Approval of the Amendment on the Use of Property Tax for Capital Outlay Projects_T.Ambrose.pdf 5

“Preparing individuals to be lifelong learners, self-sufficient, and responsible citizens of good character” DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS AN EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION Tiffany McInarnay Jack Baker, Jr. Clayton Lyons, Jr. Mandi Canaday Amanda Hodges District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 Finance and Support Services 392 South Boulevard East Macclenny, FL 32063 (904) 259-0449 www.bakerk12.org Wyatt Milton, Superintendent DATE: February 4, 2026 TO: Wyatt Milton, SUPERINTENDENT FROM: Teri Ambrose EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR SUPPORT SERVICES RE: APPROVAL TO RE-ADVERTISE SCHOOL CAPITAL OUTLAY Please request Board approval to re-advertise the use of property tax for capital outlay projects previously advertised in the July 24, 2025, edition of The Baker County Press. This re-advertisement is necessary to allow the district to use the capital outlay resources in the most efficient manner while we continue to pursue Special Facilities Funding for the new Baker County Middle School. The attached advertisement outlines the potential new capital projects that could be funded and amends the previously advertised projects. This re-advertisement follows the Department of Revenue TRIM guidelines for the amended notice of tax. If you have any questions, please let me know. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. 6

AMENDED NOTICE OF TAX FOR SCHOOL CAPITAL OUTLAY The Baker County School District will soon consider a measure to amend the use of property tax for the capital outlay projects previously advertised for the 2025-2026 school year. New projects to be funded: MAINTENANCE, RENOVATION, AND REPAIRS Reimbursement of the maintenance, renovation, and repairs paid through the General Fund as permitted by Florida Statute Roof repairs and replacement County Wide HVAC repairs and replacement County Wide Renovation and repair from storm damage PAYMENT OF PREMIUMS FOR PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE NECESSARY TO INSURE THE EDUCATIONAL AND ACILLLARY PLANTS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT Insurance premiums on district facilities PAYMENT OF COSTS OF COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL STATUTES, RULES, AND REGULATIONS Removal of Hazardous Waste Amended projects to be funded: CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING NEW School construction - Baker County Middle School Remodeling Physical Facilities – County Wide Demolition of condemned buildings at J. Franklyn Keller Intermediate School NEW AND REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT, COMPUTER AND DEVICE HARDWARE AND OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE NECESSARY FOR GAINING ACCESS TO OR ENHANCING THE USE OF ELECTRONIC AND DIGITAL INSTRUCTIONAL CONTENT AND RESOURCES, AND ENTERPRISE RESOURCE SOFTWARE Furniture Equipment and Software, Telephone/Intercom System/Wireless Communication System, Fire/Security System, Enterprise Resource Software – County Wide, NEW Baker County Middle School All concerned citizens are invited to a public hearing to be held on February 17, 2026, 6:00 PM at Sanderson Congregational Holiness Church, 8443 County Road 127, Sanderson, Florida 32087 A DECISION on the proposed amendment to the projects funded from CAPITAL OUTLAY TAXES will be made at this hearing. 7

Item Cover Page DATE: February 17, 2026 SUBMITTED BY: Wyatt Milton - (259-0401) ITEM TYPE: Recognition / Presentation AGENDA SECTION: RECOGNITIONS / PRESENTATIONS SUBJECT: Recognize Macclenny Elementary School Staff for Attaining the PBIS Gold School Status for 2025 - 2026 AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.1 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) AGENDA ITEM REPORT 8

Item Cover Page DATE: February 17, 2026 SUBMITTED BY: Wyatt Milton - (259-0401) ITEM TYPE: Recognition / Presentation AGENDA SECTION: RECOGNITIONS / PRESENTATIONS SUBJECT: Recognize PK/Kindergarten Center Staff for Attaining the PBIS Bronze School Status for 2025 - 2026 AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.2 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) AGENDA ITEM REPORT 9

Item Cover Page DATE: February 17, 2026 SUBMITTED BY: Wyatt Milton - (259-0401) ITEM TYPE: Recognition / Presentation AGENDA SECTION: RECOGNITIONS / PRESENTATIONS SUBJECT: Recognize "Academic Achievers" from the Sanderson, Margaretta, and Olustee Community AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.3 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) AGENDA ITEM REPORT 10

Item Cover Page DATE: February 17, 2026 SUBMITTED BY: Wyatt Milton - (259-0401) ITEM TYPE: Personnel AGENDA SECTION: APPROVAL OF ROUTINE ITEMS SUBJECT: Approval of the Personnel Items List for Approval on February 17, 2026. AGENDA ITEM NO. 8.1 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: 02.17.2026 Approval of the Personnel Items List_W.Milton.pdf 11

PERSONNEL ITEMS LIST FOR APPROVAL ON FEBRUARY 17, 2026 RESIGNATIONS FOR APPROVAL ON FEBRUARY 17, 2026 LAST NAME FIRST NAME MI SPECIAL NOTE POSITION LOCATION EFFECTIVE DATES Canaday Brock Teacher, Dropout Prevention (240 Days) Baker County High School February 4, 2026 Crews Sheena Paraprofessional ESE, Ages 6-21 (187 Days) Macclenny Elementary School February 4, 2026 Green Andrew Custodian (261 Days, 8 Hours) Macclenny Elementary School January 16, 2026 Norman Kayla Custodian (261 Days, 5.5 Hours) Macclenny Elementary School January 14, 2026 Rountree Heather Bus Driver (186 Days) Transportation January 16, 2026 Sirk Dakota Custodian (261 Days, 5.5 Hours) Baker County Middle School January 26, 2026 Thompson Jessica Registered Nurse (197 Days) Baker County Middle School February 2, 2026 Woolery Julie Secretary Maintenance (261 Days) Maintenance May 29, 2026 EMPLOYMENT FOR APPROVAL ON FEBRUARY 17, 2026 LAST NAME FIRST NAME MI SPECIAL NOTE POSITION LOCATION EFFECTIVE DATES Canaday Brock Transfer from Teacher, Physical Education SH (240 Days) Within the Same Site / Replacing Peace Givens, Unit Reassigned from 197 Days Teacher, Dropout Prevention SH (240 Days) Baker County High School January 14, 2026 Combs Sara Transfer / Promotion Within Same Site from EDEP Assistant Supervisor (181 Days) / Replacing Melissa Ploucher Paraprofessional, ESE Ages 6-21 (187 Days) Legacy Elementary School January 22, 2026 Couture Autumn Transfer from Teacher, First Grade (197 Days) / Replacing Kim Jennings, Unit Reassigned Teacher, Third Grade (197 Days) Legacy Elementary School January 26, 2026 12

EMPLOYMENT FOR APPROVAL ON FEBRUARY 17, 2026 LAST NAME FIRST NAME MI SPECIAL NOTE POSITION LOCATION EFFECTIVE DATES Curry Ashley Transfer from Registered Nurse (197 Days) at PKK / Replacing Jessica Thompson Registered Nurse (197 Days) Baker County Middle School February 2, 2026 Ford Isaac Initial Employment / Replacing Dakota Sirk Custodian (261 Days, 5.5 Hours) Baker County Middle School February 5, 2026 Lee Elisha Initial Employment / Replacing Andrew Green Custodian (261 Days, 8 Hours) Macclenny Elementary School February 5, 2026 Powers Jayson Initial Employment / Replacing Kayla Norman Custodian (261 Days, 5.5 Hours) Macclenny Elementary School February 5, 2026 Robinson Chelsea Initial Employment / Replacing Mekuey Henry Paraprofessional, ESE Ages 6-21 (187 Days) Baker County Middle School January 26, 2026 Rodgers James Initial Employment / Replacing Brock Canaday Teacher, Physical Education (240 Days) Baker County High School January 20, 2026 Stevens Tyler Initial Employment / Replacing Cameron Porch Teacher, Physical Education (197 Days) Baker County High School January 20, 2026 EXTRA DUTY FOR APPROVAL ON FEBRUARY 17, 2026 LAST NAME FIRST NAME MI SPECIAL NOTE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT EFFECTIVE DATES Holloway Rachel Working Teacher Planning Days Regular Hourly Rate / Maximum 37.5 Hours / Funding Source: General January 5, 2026 - May 28, 2026 Smith Bethany Hospital / Homebound Teacher Regular Hourly Rate / As Needed / Funding Source: General August 11, 2025 - May 22, 2026 SUPPLEMENTAL PAY FOR FEBRUARY 17, 2026 LAST NAME FIRST NAME SPECIAL NOTE LOCATION DESCRIPTION AMOUNT EFFECTIVE DATES Baker Jana Legacy Elementary School Chairperson Board Approved Rate 2025 - 2026 Burnsed Amanda Legacy Elementary School Chairperson Board Approved Rate 2025 - 2026 13

SUPPLEMENTAL PAY FOR FEBRUARY 17, 2026 LAST NAME FIRST NAME SPECIAL NOTE LOCATION DESCRIPTION AMOUNT EFFECTIVE DATES Christopher Heather Legacy Elementary School Chairperson Board Approved Rate 2025 - 2026 Combs Sara Legacy Elementary School Bus Duty Board Approved Rate - Prorated 2025 - 2026 (Effective January 22, 2026) Combs Sara Legacy Elementary School ESE Paraprofessional Board Approved Rate - Prorated 2025 - 2026 (Effective January 22, 2026) Griffin Andrea Donna Padgett Macclenny Elementary School Peer Teacher Board Approved Rate - Half 2025 - 2026 Henry Mekuey Rescind Previously Approved on September 8, 2025 Rescind Baker County Middle School Rescind ESE Paraprofessional Rescind Board Approved Rate Rescind 2025 - 2026 (Effective January 7, 2026) Hodges Karlie Legacy Elementary School Chairperson Board Approved Rate 2025 - 2026 Moore Jessica Legacy Elementary School Chairperson Board Approved Rate 2025 - 2026 Osborne Chelsea Legacy Elementary School Just Say No Club Sponsor Board Approved Rate - Prorated 2025 - 2026 (Effective January 8, 2026) Ploucher Melissa Rescind Previously Approved on September 8, 2025 Rescind Legacy Elementary School Rescind Bus Duty Rescind Board Approved Rate Rescind 2025 - 2026 (Effective December 19, 2025) Register Tracy Legacy Elementary School Chairperson Board Approved Rate 2025 - 2026 Roberts Tyler Baker County Middle School Assistant Softball Coach Board Approved Rate 2025 - 2026 Robinson Chelsea Baker County Middle School ESE Paraprofessional Board Approved Rate - Prorated 2025 - 2026 (Effective January 26, 2026) 14

SUPPLEMENTAL PAY FOR FEBRUARY 17, 2026 LAST NAME FIRST NAME SPECIAL NOTE LOCATION DESCRIPTION AMOUNT EFFECTIVE DATES Satterwhite Cari Baker County Middle School ESE Department Head Board Approved Rate - Prorated 2025 - 2026 (Effective January 5, 2026) Taylor Rodney Legacy Elementary School Chairperson Board Approved Rate 2025 - 2026 OCCASIONAL PERSONNEL STAFFING FOR FEBRUARY 17, 2026 LAST NAME FIRST NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT EFFECTIVE DATES Cushenbery Kyle Baker County High School Assistant Baseball Coach $1,390.00 Flat Rate / Funding Source: General February 18, 2026 - June 30, 2026 Lowery Cason Baker County High School Assistant Baseball Coach $1,390.00 Flat Rate / Funding Source: General February 18, 2026 - June 30, 2026 LEAVE LIST FO RAPPROVAL ON FEBRUARY 17, 2026 LAST NAME FIRST NAME MI # OF DAYS TYPE OF LEAVE EFFECTIVE DATES Martin Jennifer 9 Personal Leave Without Pay - Medical January 8, 2026 - January 21, 2026 Martin Jennifer 10 Personal Leave Without Pay - Medical January 22, 2026 – February 4, 2026 Moore Willie Mae 37 Personal Leave Without Pay - Medical November 12, 2025 - January 21, 2026 Perez Christina 82 Personal Leave Without Pay - Personal / Extended January 21, 2026 - May 25, 2026 SUBSTITUTE LIST FOR APPROVAL ON FEBRUARY 17, 2026 LAST NAME FIRST NAME MI DESCRIPTION AMOUNT EFFECTIVE DATES Arnett Leann Substitute in all areas pending completion of necessary requirements except Substitute Teacher Board Approved Rate February 2, 2026 Kish Jessica Substitute Teacher (has completed the required Substitute Teacher Training) and all other areas pending completion of necessary requirements Board Approved Rate February 2, 2026 Linton Princess Substitute in all areas pending completion of necessary requirements except Substitute Teacher Board Approved Rate February 3, 2026 15

SUBSTITUTE LIST FOR APPROVAL ON FEBRUARY 17, 2026 LAST NAME FIRST NAME MI DESCRIPTION AMOUNT EFFECTIVE DATES Lovely Collin Substitute in all areas pending completion of necessary requirements except Substitute Teacher Board Approved Rate February 3, 2026 Phillips Cynthia Substitute in all areas pending completion of necessary requirements except Substitute Teacher Board Approved Rate January 20, 2026 Ray Priscilla Substitute in all areas pending completion of necessary requirements except Substitute Teacher Board Approved Rate January 20, 2026 Staples John Substitute Teacher (has completed the required Substitute Teacher Training) and all other areas pending completion of necessary requirements Board Approved Rate February 2, 2026 Starrett Robin Substitute in all areas pending completion of necessary requirements except Substitute Teacher Board Approved Rate January 13, 2026 16

Item Cover Page DATE: February 17, 2026 SUBMITTED BY: Wyatt Milton - (259-0401) ITEM TYPE: Minutes AGENDA SECTION: APPROVAL OF ROUTINE ITEMS SUBJECT: Approval of the Minutes of the January 20, 2026, Work Session. AGENDA ITEM NO. 8.2 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: 02.17.2026 Approval of 01.20.2026 Work Session Minutes_W.Milton.pdf 17

MINUTES WORK SESSION (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) Tuesday, January 20, 2026 - 1:15 PM District Board Room (270 South Boulevard East, Macclenny, Florida 32063) Minute Book #40 / Supplemental Book #54 / Page #7 "The Vision of the Baker County School Board is to prepare individuals to be lifelong learners, self-sufficient and responsible citizens of good character." SCHOOL BOARD WORK SESSION 1:15 p.m. - Work Session on Plans for Cardiac Emergency Response, Medical Emergency Response, Guidelines for Managing Anaphylaxis, and the Agreement with Who We Play For The Baker County School Board met on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 1:15 p.m. at the District School Board Room located at 270 South Boulevard East, Macclenny, Florida. The purpose of the School Board Work Session was to present plans for Cardiac Emergency Response, Medical Emergency Response, Guidelines for Managing Anaphylaxis, and the agreement with Who We Play For. The following School Board Members were present to wit: Chairperson Jack Baker Jr., Vice-Chairperson Tiffany McInarnay, Clayton Lyons, Amanda Hodges, and Mandi Canaday. Superintendent Wyatt Milton and School Board Attorney Jeffrey Grosholz were present at the work session. Nurse Tina Bradley, School Health Specialist, and Kurt Easton, representative for Who We Play For, provided a presentation highlighting the plans and fielded questions during the work session from board members and the superintendent. Board members were provided with a full copy of the presentation. No official action was taken during the work session. ___________________________ _________________________ Superintendent Board Chairperson 1 18

Item Cover Page DATE: February 17, 2026 SUBMITTED BY: Wyatt Milton - (259-0401) ITEM TYPE: Minutes AGENDA SECTION: APPROVAL OF ROUTINE ITEMS SUBJECT: Approval of the Minutes of the January 20, 2026, Work Session. AGENDA ITEM NO. 8.3 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: 02.17.2026 Approval of 01.20.2026 Work Session Minutes 145_W.Milton.pdf 19

MINUTES WORK SESSION (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) Tuesday, January 20, 2026 - 1:45 PM District Board Room (270 South Boulevard East, Macclenny, Florida 32063) Minute Book #40 / Supplemental Book #54 / Page #7 "The Vision of the Baker County School Board is to prepare individuals to be lifelong learners, self-sufficient and responsible citizens of good character." SCHOOL BOARD WORK SESSION 1:45 p.m. - Work Session on Policy Development (3.22, 4.09, 4.215*+, 4.22*, 5.031*+, 5.500, 6.215) The Baker County School Board met on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 1:45 p.m. at the District School Board Room located at 270 South Boulevard East, Macclenny, Florida. The purpose of the School Board Work Session was to discuss policy development. The following School Board Members were present to wit: Chairperson Jack Baker Jr., Vice-Chairperson Tiffany McInarnay, Clayton Lyons, Amanda Hodges, and Mandi Canaday. Superintendent Wyatt Milton and School Board Attorney Jeffrey Grosholz were present at the work session. The session was facilitated by Thomas Hill, Associate Superintendent of Human Resourc

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