Regular Board Meeting

1 Tuesday, April 23, 2024 Regular Board Meeting DeSoto County School Board Chambers 530 LaSolona Avenue Arcadia, FL 34266 TIME: 5:30 PM 1. Executive Session: Expulsions - CLOSED 2. Call to Order: 5:30 PM Subject 2.01 Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Apr 23, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 2. Call to Order: 5:30 PM Type FROM (Director/Principal): FOR (Division/School): Date(s) of Service: Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments Subject 2.02 Prayer Meeting Apr 23, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 2. Call to Order: 5:30 PM Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 2.03 Roll Call Meeting Apr 23, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 2. Call to Order: 5:30 PM Type FROM (Director/Principal): FOR (Division/School): Date(s) of Service: Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 3. Approval of Minutes Subject 3.01 April 9, 2024, Regular Board Meeting Minutes Meeting Apr 23, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 3. Approval of Minutes Type Action File Attachments 04.09.24 Regular Meeting.pdf (141 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Jami Schueneman, second by Asena L Mott. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Karen Chancey, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer 4. Attorney Reports Subject 4.01 Ryan Hudak, Attorney Meeting Apr 23, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 4. Attorney Reports Type Report File Attachments 5. Superintendent Report Subject 5.01 Dr. Bobby Bennett, Superintendent Meeting Apr 23, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 5. Superintendent Report Type Information File Attachments 6. Public Presentations Subject 6.01 Public Presentations Meeting Apr 23, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 6. Public Presentations Type Discussion, Information, Report File Attachments 7. Financial Reports Subject 7.01 Approval of Financial Reports Meeting Apr 23, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 7. Financial Reports Type Action Recommended Action Approval of all items listed under Financial Reports as presented, unless otherwise noted. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of all items listed under Financial Reports as presented, unless otherwise noted. Motion by Kelly Mercer, second by Sharon Goodman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Karen Chancey, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer Subject 7.02 Check Register Meeting Apr 23, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 7. Financial Reports Type Routine Monthly Report FROM : Marcus Allen FOR : Finance Date(s) of Service: 03/28/24 - 04/12/24 Submission Summary : Check Registers# 140300597 - 140300689 ACH Registers# 232400531 -232400568 Wire Transfers# 202300251 - 202300260 File Attachments 7.02 Check Register 042324.pdf (38 KB) 8. Routine Business Subject 8.01 Approval of Routine Business Items Meeting Apr 23, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. Routine Business Type Action Recommended Action Approve all items listed under Routine Business as presented, unless otherwise noted. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve all items listed under Routine Business as presented, unless otherwise noted. Motion by Asena L Mott, second by Jami Schueneman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Karen Chancey, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer Subject 8.02 PAF Instructional/Athletic Meeting Apr 23, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. Routine Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Gina Stafford FOR (Division/School): Human Resources Date(s) of Service: 2023-2024 School Year Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 8.02 PAF Instructional-Athletic (11).pdf (76 KB) Subject 8.03 PAF Non-Instructional Meeting Apr 23, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. Routine Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Gina Stafford FOR (Division/School): Human Resources Date(s) of Service: 2023-2024 School Year Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 8.03 PAF Non Instructional (5).pdf (79 KB) Subject 8.04 PAF Federal Grants Instructional/Non-Instructional Meeting Apr 23, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. Routine Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Gina Stafford FOR (Division/School): Human Resources Date(s) of Service: 2023-2024 SY Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 8.04 PAF Federal Grants Instructional and Non Instructional.pdf (75 KB) Subject 8.05 Temporary Duty Meeting Apr 23, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. Routine Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Gina Stafford FOR (Division/School): Human Resources Date(s) of Service: 2023-2024 School Year Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 8.05 Temporary Duty.pdf (586 KB) 9. New Business Subject 9.01 Approval of New Business Items Meeting Apr 23, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 9. New Business Type Action FROM (Director/Principal): FOR (Division/School): Date(s) of Service: Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Sharon Goodman, second by Kelly Mercer. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Karen Chancey, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer Subject 9.02 Project Graduation Party Meeting Apr 23, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 9. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Joshua E.P. White FOR (Division/School): DeSoto High School Date(s) of Service :May 24th 10pm thru May 25th 5am Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Class of 2024 and their guests will participate in a nigh to fun, games, music, food, etc. Alcohol and Drug Free Event. File Attachments 9.02 Project Graduation 2024 Party.pdf (2,130 KB) Subject 9.03 JROTC Cadet Leadership Camp Overnight Meeting Apr 23, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 9. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Joshua E.P. White FOR (Division/School): DeSoto High School Date(s) of Service: May 28th 10:30am until May 31st Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): US Army Sponsored Leadership Camp / Camp Miles Punta Gorda, FL. Bus will take 12 students selected from DeSoto High on a 3 day overnight trip. File Attachments 9.03 JROTC Camp Miles Overnight Board Approve.pdf (1,251 KB) Subject 9.04 DMS FUA - Florida Firecracker Pageants Meeting Apr 23, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 9. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. David Boland, Principal FOR (Division/School): DMS Date(s) of Service: June 29, 2024 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Florida Firecracker Pageant would like to use the DMS cafeteria and stage on June 29th, 2024 from 6:00 am - 10:00 pm. This is a non-profit scholarship pageant. File Attachments 9.04 Florida Firecracker Pageants.pdf (1,475 KB) Subject 9.05 Affiliation Agreement - Grand Canyon University Meeting Apr 23, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 9. New Business Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Gina Stafford FOR (Division/School): Human Resources Date(s) of Service: 2023-2024 School Year Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): This is an Affiliation Agreement for Grand Canyon University. File Attachments 9.05 The School District of Desoto County - GCU Universal Agreement - Field Placement.pdf (5,199 KB) Subject 9.06 2324-012CC PAI Unified Communications Meeting Apr 23, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 9. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Michelle Sikes FOR (Division/School): Finance Date(s) of Service: 6/20/23-3/8/27 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Updated Sourcewell cooperative contract for telecom phone systems, mass notifications, and cellular solutions. Replaces 2122-0003 CC File Attachments 9.06 2324-012CC PAI UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS.pdf (997 KB) Subject 9.07 A-0024 Expressive Communications Inc Meeting Apr 23, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 9. New Business Type Submission Document Amended or Updated from previous considerations FROM (Director/Principal): Michelle Sikes FOR (Division/School): ESE Date(s) of Service: 2023-2024 school year Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Correcting contract for current year. File Attachments 9.07 Expressive Communications, Inc. Agreement 2023-2024.pdf (1,676 KB) Subject 9.08 Job Description Updates Meeting Apr 23, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 9. New Business Type Action (Consent) FROM (Director/Principal): Marcus Allen FOR (Division/School): Business Services Date(s) of Service: July 1, 2024 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): The attached job descriptions were updated to correlate with the 2024-2025 Compensation Plan. The only changes made to all of the attached documents were to the compensation section and the footers. No other updates to content were made. File Attachments 9.08 Principals Secretary, High School.pdf (232 KB) 9.08 Receptionist, School.pdf (229 KB) 9.08 Regional Local Assistive Technology Services Specialist.pdf (228 KB) 9.08 School Social Worker.pdf (281 KB) 9.08 Secretary to the Superintendent-School Board.pdf (237 KB) 9.08 Secretary, Guidance-Discipline.pdf (231 KB) 9.08 Signing Paraprofessional.pdf (209 KB) 9.08 Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant.pdf (222 KB) 9.08 Speech and Language Pathologist Associate.pdf (286 KB) 9.08 Speech and Language Pathologist.pdf (259 KB) 9.08 Teacher, Adult General Education.pdf (281 KB) 9.08 Teacher, High School.pdf (281 KB) 9.08 Assessment Resource Operator.pdf (233 KB) 9.08 Assistant Director of Transportation (1).pdf (235 KB) 9.08 Associate Director of Curriculum and Instruction.pdf (282 KB) 9.08 Associate Director of Student Services.pdf (289 KB) 9.08 Attendance Clerk.pdf (226 KB) 9.08 Bookkeeper, High School (1).pdf (237 KB) 9.08 Bookkeeper, Middle School (1).pdf (234 KB) 9.08 Certified School Counselor.pdf (282 KB) 9.08 Community Outreach Coordinator.pdf (234 KB) 9.08 Computer and Systems Technician - Level 1.pdf (238 KB) 9.08 Director of Human Resources.pdf (247 KB) 9.08 Executive Assistant to the Superintendent.pdf (239 KB) 9.08 Health Science Education (Nursing) Vocational Instructor.pdf (282 KB) 9.08 Interpreter-Deaf-Hard of Hearing I.pdf (252 KB) 9.08 Mechanic.pdf (231 KB) 9.08 Mental Health Counselor.pdf (237 KB) 9.08 Occupational Therapist.pdf (231 KB) 9.08 Paraprofessional.pdf (233 KB) 9.08 Principals Secretary, Elementary and Middle School.pdf (232 KB) Subject 9.09 Job Description - Coordinator of Custodial Services Meeting Apr 23, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 9. New Business Type Action (Consent) FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Gina Stafford FOR (Division/School): Human Resources Date(s) of Service: 2023-2024 School Year Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): This is a new job description. This position would assist in the coordination of custodial services at District facilities. File Attachments 9.09 Coordinator of Custodial Services (1).pdf (236 KB) Subject 9.10 Job Description - Instructional Technology Specialist Meeting Apr 23, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 9. New Business Type Action (Consent) FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Gina Stafford FOR (Division/School): Human Resources Date(s) of Service: 2024-2025 School Year Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): The attached job description is for a newly created position in the Informational Technology Department. File Attachments 9.10 Instructional Technology Specialist.pdf (233 KB) Subject 9.11 Job Descriptions - ESE Paraprofessional & ESE Teacher Assistant Meeting Apr 23, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 9. New Business Type Action (Consent) FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Gina Stafford FOR (Division/School): Human Resources Date(s) of Service: 2024-2025 School Year Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): The attached are two new job descriptions that are specific to the responsibilities of Paraprofessionals and Teacher Assistants that support students with disabilities. They have been aligned to the 2024-2025 Compensation Plan. File Attachments 9.11 Paraprofessional - ESE.pdf (242 KB) 9.11 Teacher Assistant - ESE.pdf (243 KB) Subject 9.12 PO 4472400112 Top Score Writing Meeting Apr 23, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 9. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Sheila Iverson FOR (Division/School): Memorial Elementary Date(s) of Service: 2023-2024 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Student textbooks File Attachments 9.12 PO 4472400112 TOP SCORE WRITING.pdf (205 KB) Subject 9.13 Renaissance PO and Quote for 24-25 SY Meeting Apr 23, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 9. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Sheila Iverson FOR (Division/School): Instructional Services Date(s) of Service: 2024-2025 school year Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Renaissance program for students. File Attachments 9.13 PO 4012400077 Renaissance Learning (1).pdf (110 KB) 9.13 RENAISSANCE QUOTE FOR 2024-2025 SY.pdf (1,121 KB) Subject 9.14 Stipend Request for School Recognition Funds 2022-2023 Meeting Apr 23, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 9. New Business Type FROM (Director/Principal): MARCUS ALLEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS SERVICES FOR (Division/School): FINANCE DEPARTMENT Date(s) of Service: APRIL 2024 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): STIPEND FOR DMS AND NES STAFF FOR SCHOOL RECOGNITION FUND DISBURSEMENT PER FS 1008.36 AS VOTED ON BY EACH SCHOOL'S STAFF File Attachments 9.14 DMS School Recognition Funds-SIGNED-BOARD.pdf (1,942 KB) 9.14 NES School Recognition Funds-SIGNED-BOARD.pdf (1,312 KB) 9.14 Sitpend Release - DMS2 (1).pdf (263 KB) Subject 9.15 DCEA Instructional Collective Bargaining Agreement Meeting Apr 23, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 9. New Business Type Action (Consent) FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Gina Stafford FOR (Division/School): Human Resources Date(s) of Service: Effective July 1, 2024 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Attached is the DCEA Instructional Collective Bargaining Agreement. One attachment is a clean copy. The second attachment shows embedded changes. File Attachments 9.15 2024 DCEA Instructional Contract.pdf (2,347 KB) Subject 9.16 DCEA ESP Collective Bargaining Agreement Meeting Apr 23, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 9. New Business Type Action (Consent) FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Gina Stafford FOR (Division/School): Human Resources Date(s) of Service: July 1, 2024 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Attached is the DCEA ESP Bargaining Agreement. One attachment is a clean copy. The second attachment shows embedded changes. File Attachments 9.16 2024 DCEA ESP Bargaining Agreement.pdf (4,546 KB) Subject 9.17 Differentiated Pay Stipend 2023-2024 (Compensation Plan Page 9 Section 6 & 7) Meeting Apr 23, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 9. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Gina Stafford- Director of Human Resources FOR (Division/School): Human Resources Date(s) of Service: 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Differentiated Pay Stipend (Compensation Plan-Page 9 Section 6 & 7) Section 6: School Demographics & Level of Job Performance Difficulties Section 7: Critical Shortage Areas File Attachments 9.17 Differentiated Pay Stipend 2023-2024 (Compensation Plan Page 9 Section 6 & 7).pdf (1,043 KB) Subject 9.18 2024-2025 Compensation Plan Meeting Apr 23, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 9. New Business Type Action (Consent) FROM (Director/Principal): Marcus Allen FOR (Division/School): Business Services Date(s) of Service: Effective July 1, 2024 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): This is a placeholder for the 2024-2025 Compensation Plan. This plan includes new salary lanes for all classifications. A crosswalk between old and new lanes is included within the plan. Section 1 provides an overview of negotiated salary adjustments for the 2024-2025 School Year. File Attachments 9.18 Compensation Plan 2024-2025 (1).pdf (573 KB) Subject 9.19 Job Description - District Curriculum Coordinator Meeting Apr 23, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 9. New Business Type Action (Consent) FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Gina Stafford FOR (Division/School): Human Resources Date(s) of Service: 2023-2024 School Year Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): This is a new job description. This position would provide leadership in all areas of curriculum and instruction. File Attachments 9.19 District Curriculum Coordinator (1).pdf (308 KB) Subject 9.20 PO 9022400176 Skyward Meeting Apr 23, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 9. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Marcus Allen FOR (Division/School): Finance Date(s) of Service: 23-24 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Migration and setup of cumulative data. File Attachments 9.20 PO 9022400176 SKYWARD.pdf (66 KB) 10. Superintendent Subject 10.01 Dr. Bobby Bennett, Superintendent Meeting Apr 23, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. Superintendent Type FROM (Director/Principal): FOR (Division/School): Date(s) of Service: Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 11. Public Presentations Subject 11.01 Public Presentations Meeting Apr 23, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. Public Presentations Type FROM (Director/Principal): FOR (Division/School): Date(s) of Service: Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 12. Board Members Subject 12.01 Board Member Comments Meeting Apr 23, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 12. Board Members Type Information File Attachments 13. Adjournment Subject 13.01 Adjourn the Meeting Meeting Apr 23, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 13. Adjournment Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Adjourn the meeting File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to Adjourn the meeting Motion by Sharon Goodman, second by Asena L Mott. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Karen Chancey, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer