GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - 4:30 PM

2 Thursday, January 22, 2026 GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - 4:30 PM Glades County School Board Meeting Room 400 10th Street, SW Moore Haven, FL 33471 NOTICE OF MEETING GUIDELINES Any person who desires to appeal any decision made by the School Board with respect to any matter considered at the above-noticed meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and such purposes may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made; such record includes the testimony and evidence upon which an appeal may be based. Prior to the School Board voting, the public is at liberty to speak in regards to the particular item on the floor. Comments not pertaining to items on the agenda will be heard under General Public Comments. Please limit public comments to 3 minutes. 1. MEETING OPENING Subject 1.1 CALL TO ORDER Meeting Jan 22, 2026 - GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - 4:30 PM Category 1. MEETING OPENING Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 1.2 INVOCATION AND PLEDGE Meeting Jan 22, 2026 - GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - 4:30 PM Category 1. MEETING OPENING Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 1.3 NOTICE OF MEETING GUIDELINES Meeting Jan 22, 2026 - GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - 4:30 PM Category 1. MEETING OPENING Type Information Any person who desires to appeal any decision made by the School Board with respect to any matter considered at the above-noticed meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and such purposes may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made; such record includes the testimony and evidence upon which an appeal may be based. Prior to the School Board voting, the public is at liberty to speak in regards to the particular item on the floor. Comments not pertaining to items on the agenda will be heard under General Public Comments. *Please limit public comments to 3 - 5 minutes. File Attachments 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Subject 2.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 8, 2026 9:00 AM Meeting Jan 22, 2026 - GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - 4:30 PM Category 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Type Action, Minutes Recommended Action APPROVAL OF MINUTES GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 8, 2026 9:00 AM Minutes View Minutes for Jan 8, 2026 - GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - 9:00 SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SUBMITTED BY: DR. ALICE E. BARFIELD, SUPERINTENDENT BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: APPROVAL OF MINUTES GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 8, 2026 9:00 AM FISCAL IMPACT: File Attachments Motion & Voting APPROVAL OF MINUTES GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 8, 2026 9:00 AM Motion by Crystal Drake, second by Larry Luckey II. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Patricia Pearce, Crystal Drake, Jean Prowant, Larry Luckey II 3. NEW ELEMENTARY/RENOVATIONS Subject 3.1 UPDATE ON NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/RENOVATIONS Meeting Jan 22, 2026 - GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - 4:30 PM Category 3. NEW ELEMENTARY/RENOVATIONS Type Discussion SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: SAFETY AND FACILITIES SUBMITTED BY: BRIAN GRESETH, DIRECTOR BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: UPDATE ON NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/RENOVATIONS FISCAL IMPACT: File Attachments 4. INFORMATION/PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS Subject 4.1 PRESENTATION OF OFFICE OF SAFE SCHOOLS QUARTERLY REPORT 2025-2026 (2-4) Meeting Jan 22, 2026 - GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - 4:30 PM Category 4. INFORMATION/PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS Type Information SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: SAFETY & FACILITIES SUBMITTED BY: BRIAN GRESETH, DIRECTOR BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: PRESENTATION OF OFFICE OF SAFE SCHOOLS QUARTERLY REPORT 2025-2026 (2-4) FISCAL IMPACT: File Attachments OSS QUARTERLY REPORT 2025-2026 2-4.pdf (313 KB) 5. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS Subject 5.1 PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS Meeting Jan 22, 2026 - GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - 4:30 PM Category 5. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS Type Information File Attachments 6. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 6.1 APPROVAL OF CHANGES IN HUMAN RESOURCES (HIRES, RESIGNATIONS, TRANSFERS AND/OR SUPPLEMENTS) Meeting Jan 22, 2026 - GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - 4:30 PM Category 6. CONSENT AGENDA Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action APPROVAL OF CHANGES IN HUMAN RESOURCES (HIRES, RESIGNATIONS, TRANSFERS AND/OR SUPPLEMENTS) SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: HUMAN RESOURCES SUBMITTED BY: JOHN MICHAEL RADEBAUGH, DIRECTOR BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: APPROVAL OF CHANGES IN HUMAN RESOURCES (HIRES, RESIGNATIONS, TRANSFERS AND/OR SUPPLEMENTS) FISCAL IMPACT: BUDGETED File Attachments Board Agenda for 1-22-2026.pdf (275 KB) Items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and are acted on by the Board of Trustees in one motion. There is no discussion of these items before the board vote unless a member of the board, staff, or public requests specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar. It is understood that the administration recommends approval on all consent Items. Each item on the Consent Calendar approved by the board shall be deemed to have been considered in full and adopted as recommended. Motion & Voting APPROVE ALL CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Motion by Patricia Pearce, second by Larry Luckey II. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Patricia Pearce, Crystal Drake, Jean Prowant, Larry Luckey II Subject 6.2 APPROVAL OF TRAVEL EXPENSES JANUARY 2026 Meeting Jan 22, 2026 - GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - 4:30 PM Category 6. CONSENT AGENDA Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action APPROVAL OF TRAVEL EXPENSES JANUARY 2026 SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SUBMITTED BY: ALICE E. BARFIELD, SUPERINTENDENT BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: APPROVAL OF TRAVEL EXPENSES JANUARY 2026 1. FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF TEST ADMINISTRATORS - FATA 2026 MIDYEAR MEETING (OCALA) JANUARY 28 - 30, 2026 $525.08 GRANT FUNDED (Grant will include mileage & meals) ATTENDEES: Wendy Mullens 2. SUMMER BREAKSPOT - SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM (MANDATORY FOR DISTRICTS) (ORLANDO) JANUARY 20 - 22, 2026 $255.00 FOOD SERVICE FUNDED (split 3 ways to the schools, to include mileage & meals) ATTENDEES: Daniel Thomas and Mark Wilson FISCAL IMPACT: $525.08 GRANT FUNDED (Grant will include mileage & meals) $255.00 FOOD SERVICE FUNDED (split 3 ways to the schools, to include mileage & meals) File Attachments Items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and are acted on by the Board of Trustees in one motion. There is no discussion of these items before the board vote unless a member of the board, staff, or public requests specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar. It is understood that the administration recommends approval on all consent Items. Each item on the Consent Calendar approved by the board shall be deemed to have been considered in full and adopted as recommended. Motion & Voting APPROVE ALL CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Motion by Patricia Pearce, second by Larry Luckey II. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Patricia Pearce, Crystal Drake, Jean Prowant, Larry Luckey II Subject 6.3 APPROVE ALL CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Meeting Jan 22, 2026 - GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - 4:30 PM Category 6. CONSENT AGENDA Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action APPROVE ALL CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS File Attachments Items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and are acted on by the Board of Trustees in one motion. There is no discussion of these items before the board vote unless a member of the board, staff, or public requests specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar. It is understood that the administration recommends approval on all consent Items. Each item on the Consent Calendar approved by the board shall be deemed to have been considered in full and adopted as recommended. Motion & Voting APPROVE ALL CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Motion by Patricia Pearce, second by Larry Luckey II. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Patricia Pearce, Crystal Drake, Jean Prowant, Larry Luckey II 7. ACTION AGENDA Subject 7.1 APPROVE THE RELOCATION OF SIXTH GRADE FROM MHMHS TO MHES, EFFECTIVE FOR THE 2026–2027 SCHOOL YEAR. Meeting Jan 22, 2026 - GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - 4:30 PM Category 7. ACTION AGENDA Type Action Recommended Action APPROVE THE RELOCATION OF SIXTH GRADE FROM MHMHS TO MHES, EFFECTIVE FOR THE 2026–2027 SCHOOL YEAR. SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SUBMITTED BY: DR. ALICE E. BARFIELD, SUPERINTENDENT BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: APPROVE THE RELOCATION OF SIXTH GRADE FROM MHMHS TO MHES, EFFECTIVE FOR THE 2026–2027 SCHOOL YEAR. FISCAL IMPACT: MINIMUM File Attachments Motion & Voting APPROVE THE RELOCATION OF SIXTH GRADE FROM MHMHS TO MHES, EFFECTIVE FOR THE 2026–2027 SCHOOL YEAR. Motion by Patricia Pearce, second by Crystal Drake. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Patricia Pearce, Crystal Drake, Jean Prowant, Larry Luckey II Subject 7.2 APPROVE ENGAGEMENT LETTER WITH KING & WALKER, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, FOR THE INTERNAL ACCOUNTS AUDIT FOR 2024-2025 Meeting Jan 22, 2026 - GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - 4:30 PM Category 7. ACTION AGENDA Type Action Recommended Action APPROVE ENGAGEMENT LETTER WITH KING & WALKER, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, FOR THE INTERNAL ACCOUNTS AUDIT FOR 2024-2025 SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SUBMITTED BY: DR. ALICE E. BARFIELD, SUPERINTENDENT BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: APPROVE ENGAGEMENT LETTER WITH KING & WALKER, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, FOR THE INTERNAL ACCOUNTS AUDIT FOR 2024-2025 FISCAL IMPACT: $10,000 File Attachments 2024-25 GLADES INT ACCTS ENGAGEMENT LETTER.pdf (5,117 KB) Motion & Voting APPROVE ENGAGEMENT LETTER WITH KING & WALKER, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, FOR THE INTERNAL ACCOUNTS AUDIT FOR 2024-2025 Motion by Patricia Pearce, second by Larry Luckey II. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Patricia Pearce, Crystal Drake, Jean Prowant, Larry Luckey II Subject 7.3 APPROVAL TO ADD A POLICY WORKSHOP AND EXECUTIVE SESSION TO THE FEBRUARY 5, 2026 BUDGET WORKSHOP, TO CONVENE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE BUDGET WORKSHOP. Meeting Jan 22, 2026 - GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - 4:30 PM Category 7. ACTION AGENDA Type Action Recommended Action APPROVAL TO ADD A POLICY WORKSHOP AND EXECUTIVE SESSION TO THE FEBRUARY 5, 2026 BUDGET WORKSHOP, TO CONVENE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE BUDGET WORKSHOP. SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SUBMITTED BY: DR. ALICE E. BARFIELD, SUPERINTENDENT BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: APPROVAL TO ADD A POLICY WORKSHOP AND EXECUTIVE SESSION TO THE FEBRUARY 5, 2026 BUDGET WORKSHOP, TO CONVENE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE BUDGET WORKSHOP. FISCAL IMPACT: File Attachments Motion & Voting APPROVAL TO ADD A POLICY WORKSHOP AND EXECUTIVE SESSION TO THE FEBRUARY 5, 2026 BUDGET WORKSHOP, TO CONVENE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE BUDGET WORKSHOP. Motion by Patricia Pearce, second by Crystal Drake. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Patricia Pearce, Crystal Drake, Jean Prowant, Larry Luckey II Subject 7.4 APPROVAL TO CHANGE THE GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING ON MARCH 5, 2026 TO MARCH 12, 2026 AT 9:00 AM Meeting Jan 22, 2026 - GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - 4:30 PM Category 7. ACTION AGENDA Type Action Recommended Action APPROVAL TO CHANGE THE GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING ON MARCH 5, 2026 TO MARCH 12, 2026 AT 9:00 AM SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SUBMITTED BY: DR. ALICE E. BARFIELD, SUPERINTENDENT BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: APPROVAL TO CHANGE THE GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING ON MARCH 5, 2026 TO MARCH 12, 2026 AT 9:00 AM FISCAL IMPACT: N/A File Attachments Motion & Voting APPROVAL TO CHANGE THE GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING ON MARCH 5, 2026 TO MARCH 12, 2026 AT 9:00 AM Motion by Larry Luckey II, second by Crystal Drake. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Patricia Pearce, Crystal Drake, Jean Prowant, Larry Luckey II Subject 7.5 APPROVAL TO CHANGE THE GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING ON MARCH 26, 2026 TO MARCH 24, 2026 AT 4:30 PM Meeting Jan 22, 2026 - GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - 4:30 PM Category 7. ACTION AGENDA Type Action Recommended Action APPROVAL TO CHANGE THE GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING ON MARCH 26, 2026 TO MARCH 24, 2026 AT 4:30 PM SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SUBMITTED BY: DR. ALICE E. BARFIELD, SUPERINTENDENT BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: APPROVAL TO CHANGE THE GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING ON MARCH 26, 2026 TO MARCH 24, 2026 AT 4:30 PM FISCAL IMPACT: N/A File Attachments Motion & Voting APPROVAL TO CHANGE THE GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING ON MARCH 26, 2026 TO MARCH 24, 2026 AT 4:30 PM Motion by Larry Luckey II, second by Crystal Drake. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Patricia Pearce, Crystal Drake, Jean Prowant, Larry Luckey II Subject 7.6 APPROVAL TO CHANGE THE GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING/BUDGET WORKSHOP ON APRIL 9, 2026 TO APRIL 7, 2026 AT 9:00 AM AND 1:00 PM, RESPECTIVLEY Meeting Jan 22, 2026 - GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - 4:30 PM Category 7. ACTION AGENDA Type Action Recommended Action APPROVAL TO CHANGE THE GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING/BUDGET WORKSHOP ON APRIL 9, 2026 TO APRIL 7, 2026 AT 9:00 AM AND 1:00 PM, RESPECTIVLEY SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SUBMITTED BY: DR. ALICE E. BARFIELD, SUPERINTENDENT BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: APPROVAL TO CHANGE THE GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING/BUDGET WORKSHOP ON APRIL 9, 2026 TO APRIL 7, 2026 AT 9:00 AM AND 1:00 PM, RESPECTIVLEY FISCAL IMPACT: N/A File Attachments Motion & Voting APPROVAL TO CHANGE THE GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING/BUDGET WORKSHOP ON APRIL 9, 2026 TO APRIL 7, 2026 AT 9:00 AM AND 1:00 PM, RESPECTIVLEY Motion by Patricia Pearce, second by Larry Luckey II. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Patricia Pearce, Crystal Drake, Jean Prowant, Larry Luckey II 8. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS Subject 8.1 GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS Meeting Jan 22, 2026 - GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - 4:30 PM Category 8. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS Type Procedural File Attachments 9. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Subject 9.1 SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Meeting Jan 22, 2026 - GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - 4:30 PM Category 9. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Type SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: SUBMITTED BY: BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: FISCAL IMPACT: File Attachments 10. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS AND BUSINESS Subject 10.1 BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS AND BUSINESS Meeting Jan 22, 2026 - GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - 4:30 PM Category 10. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS AND BUSINESS Type Discussion File Attachments 11. ADJOURN Subject 11.1 ADJOURN THE MEETING Meeting Jan 22, 2026 - GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - 4:30 PM Category 11. ADJOURN Type Procedural File Attachments