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School Board of Alachua County, Florida

Thursday, July 31, 2025 · School board meeting record

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The Alachua County School Board held a public hearing and officially adopted the tentative budget and property tax millage rates for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The board members voted unanimously to approve both the financial plan and the tax resolutions.

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This decision sets the property tax rate and spending plan for Alachua County Public Schools for the upcoming school year, directly impacting local property tax bills and school district funding.

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3 Thursday, July 31, 2025 School Board of Alachua County, Florida Public Hearing and Adoption of the 2025-2026 Tentative Millage and Budget 5:30 p.m. Location-Alachua County Public Schools District Office Board Room, 620 East University Ave. Gainesville FL 32601 Channel 12 Live Stream: http://gainesville.granicus.com/player/camera/3?publish_id=12 There are two ways citizens may offer their input for this meeting: 1) submit input through email at issues@gm.sbac.edu by noon the day of the board meeting; or 2) go to the Board Room to offer their input in person during the meeting. Persons with disabilities who require assistance to participate in the meeting are requested to notify the Office of the Superintendent at (352) 955-7527 (Voice) or dial 711 (TDD) at least 48 hours in advance, so their needs can be accommodated. A. Meeting Opening Subject 1. Call to Order Meeting Jul 31, 2025 - School Board of Alachua County, Florida Category A. Meeting Opening Type Information, Procedural File Attachments Subject 2. Adoption of Agenda Meeting Jul 31, 2025 - School Board of Alachua County, Florida Category A. Meeting Opening Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve the adoption of the agenda. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to approve the adoption of the agenda. Motion by Thomas Vu, second by Sarah Rockwell. Final Resolution: Motion Passed Yes: Leanetta McNealy, Tina Certain, Sarah Rockwell, Thomas Vu, Janine Plavac B. Public Hearing Subject 1. Public Hearing Meeting Jul 31, 2025 - School Board of Alachua County, Florida Category B. Public Hearing Type Information, Procedural A Public Hearing has been scheduled for 5:30 p.m. to consider the 2025-2026 Annual Budget. Following public input, the Board will take action on the following resolutions. (This is the opportunity for the public to present testimony on this issue. It is requested that speakers keep their comments to approximately three (3) minutes.) File Attachments APS 25-26 Preliminary Budget 07292025.pdf (980 KB) C. Resolution Subject 1. Adoption of Resolution No. 26-01, Tentative Millage for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year (Marte) Meeting Jul 31, 2025 - School Board of Alachua County, Florida Category C. Resolution Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the Tentative Millage for the 2025-2026 Fiscal year, as presented. File Attachments APS Millage Resolution Number 26-01 07282025 (1).pdf (12 KB) ESE524 2025.pdf (229 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the Tentative Millage for the 2025-2026 Fiscal year, as presented. Motion by Thomas Vu, second by Sarah Rockwell. Final Resolution: Motion Passed Yes: Leanetta McNealy, Tina Certain, Sarah Rockwell, Thomas Vu, Janine Plavac D. Resolution Subject 1. Adoption of Resolution No. 26-02, Tentative Budget for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year (Marte) Meeting Jul 31, 2025 - School Board of Alachua County, Florida Category D. Resolution Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the Tentative Budget for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year, as presented. File Attachments ACPS Budget Resolution Number 26-02 Final.pdf (33 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the Tentative Budget for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year, as presented. Motion by Thomas Vu, second by Sarah Rockwell. Final Resolution: Motion Passed Yes: Leanetta McNealy, Tina Certain, Sarah Rockwell, Thomas Vu, Janine Plavac E. Public Comment Subject 1. Public Comment Meeting Jul 31, 2025 - School Board of Alachua County, Florida Category E. Public Comment Type Procedural (This provides citizens the opportunity to address the Board. (Speakers shall have up to three (3) minutes for comments.) File Attachments F. Board Discussion Subject 1. Board Discussion Meeting Jul 31, 2025 - School Board of Alachua County, Florida Category F. Board Discussion Type Discussion, Information File Attachments G. Adjournment Subject 1. Adjournment Meeting Jul 31, 2025 - School Board of Alachua County, Florida Category G. Adjournment Type Action, Procedural Recommended Action Motion to Adjourn meeting File Attachments

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