Business Meeting

1 Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Business Meeting Aquilina Howell Center 3955 W. Pensacola Street Tallahassee FL 32304 6:00 PM 1. Opening Items Subject 1.01 Pledge of Allegiance - Siri Davidi, LCSB Student School Board Member Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 1. Opening Items Type File Attachments 2. Superintendent's Spotlight Subject 2.01 Department of Early Learning Updates - Brooke Brunner. Director Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 2. Superintendent's Spotlight Type File Attachments SB Early Learning Presentation 03.24.26.pdf (3,670 KB) 3. Recognitions Subject 3.01 (None to Date) Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 3. Recognitions Type File Attachments 4. Reports to be Heard Subject 4.01 Audit Committee Report Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 4. Reports to be Heard Type Shelby Green, Vice Chair, Leon County Schools Audit Committee File Attachments 5. Changes and Additions Subject 5.01 Changes and Additions: March 24, 2026 Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 5. Changes and Additions Type Action (Consent) The Superintendent recommends approval of changes and additions to the March 24, 2026 Business Meeting 1) Add Item 17.08 - Extension of Suspensions. This item was removed in error due to technical issues prior to the agenda being published. It has now been restored under Consent – General: Other. 2) Add Item 17.09 - Stipulation Agreement for Alternative Placement. This item was removed in error due to technical issues prior to the agenda being published. It has now been restored under Consent – General: Other. 3) Item 19.07 ( The Superintendent recommends approval to advertise amendments to Policy 2261.02 Title I – Parents’ Right to Know, for a public hearing and adoption on May 12, 2026) - Replaced Documentation. The document has been replaced to reflect updated content. 4) Add Item 19.09 - The Superintendent recommends a $7.8 million budget reduction for the 2026 - 2027 school year. This includes a District Cost Center Reduction of 5.67% or $2,381,310, Staffing Plan Reduction of 2.3% or $4,800,048, a 50% or $500,000 Reduction for Arts and Athletics, and a 50% or $125,000 Reduction for Community Groups. This item was added at the request of the Leon County School Board Members during the March 23, 2026 Agenda Review/Workshops meeting. 5) Item 7.03 ( Approval of Personnel Actions, March 24, 2026) - Replaced Documentation. The document has been replaced to reflect updated content. File Attachments Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's 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. 6. Persons to be Heard 7. Items of Consent - General Subject 7.01 School Board Meeting Minutes Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 7. Items of Consent - General Type File Attachments 3.10.26 School Board Business Meeting Minutes.pdf (199 KB) Subject 7.02 School Board Workshop/Agenda Review Minutes Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 7. Items of Consent - General Type File Attachments 03.09.26 Agenda Review and Workshop Minutes.pdf (86 KB) Subject 7.03 Approval of Personnel Actions, March 24, 2026 Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 7. Items of Consent - General Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Mar 24, 2026 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No The attached personnel actions are recommended to be approved as indicated: 1. Instructional Staff Appointments 2. Instructional Staff Separations 3. Supplemental Personnel 4. Instructional Staff Leaves 5. Instructional Staff Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) 6. Instructional Staff Revised Deferred Retirement Option Program 7. Support Staff Appointments - Regular 8. Support Staff Appointments - OPS/Hourly 9. Support Staff Transfers/Changes 10. Support Staff Separations 11. Support Staff Leave Requests 12. Support Staff Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) 13. Support Staff Resignation Earlier Deferred Retirement Option Program 14. Substitute Appointments File Attachments Board Agenda 3.24.26 II.pdf (228 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's 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. 8. Items of Consent - General: Bids and Quotes Subject 8.01 (None to Date) Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 8. Items of Consent - General: Bids and Quotes Type File Attachments 9. Items of Consent - General: Purchase Orders Subject 9.01 (None to Date) Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 9. Items of Consent - General: Purchase Orders Type File Attachments 10. Items of Consent - General: Standard Services Contract (SSC) Subject 10.01 (None to Date) Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 10. Items of Consent - General: Standard Services Contract (SSC) Type File Attachments 11. Items of Consent - General: Grants Subject 11.01 2025-2026 UnISIG Supplemental Teacher and Administrator Allocation of $7,500 Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 11. Items of Consent - General: Grants Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $7,500.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Florida Department of Education STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : David Solz -850-487-7834 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval of the 2025-2026 UnISIG Supplemental Teacher and Administrator Allocation of $7,500 ITEM SUMMARY: The Unified School Improvement Grant (UniSIG) Supplemental Teacher and Administrator Allocation helps schools recruit and retain teachers and improve student outcomes . The grant supports Oak Ridge Elementary and Griffin Middle School. Round two includes new teachers added after round one and eligible for the allocation. This program ensures that funding will be allocated to the most proven effective teachers and administrators who are teaching and leading at traditional and charter Title I public schools with a 2025 school grade of ‘D’ or ‘F.’ Eligible teachers with a Value-Added Model (VAM) rating of Highly Effective may receive an allocation of up to $15,000, and eligible teachers with a VAM rating of Effective may receive an allocation of up to $7,500. Eligible principals with a successful record in leading a turnaround school may receive an allocation of up to $15,000. Eligible assistant principals with a successful record in leading a turnaround school may receive an allocation of up to $7,500. Funds will be allocated to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) with eligible schools under Section 1111(d), the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), in alignment with Goal 1 of the Florida State Board of Education’s K20 Strategic Plan, which can be found at http://www.fldoe.org/policy/state-board-of-edu/strategic-plan.stml . WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? No File Attachments Leon37 STAA round 2 370-226D-6C002.pdf (330 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's 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. 12. Items of Consent - General: Contracts/Cooperative Agreements Subject 12.01 (None to Date) Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 12. Items of Consent - General: Contracts/Cooperative Agreements Type File Attachments 13. Items of Consent - General: Budget Amendments Subject 13.01 General Fund Budget Amendment #5 Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 13. Items of Consent - General: Budget Amendments Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $948,823.09 Budgeted Yes Budget Source General Funds STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Emily Chavez/487-7251 ITEM NAME: General Fund Budget Amendment #5 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval of the General Fund Budget Amendment #5 as presented in the support material. This amendment represents changes for the month of February 2026. ITEM SUMMARY: This amendment increases estimated revenues by $948,823.09 and increases appropriations by the same amount. A narrative of the sources of funds is in the support material. Also included in this amendment are internal adjustments between functions and objects to the correct budgetary and/or expenditure reclassifications, and online amendments made at the school sites to reflect site-based decisions. This amendment reflects an unassigned fund balance of $9,879,441.29 which is 3.44 percent of budgeted revenues as required by statute. File Attachments Code Sheet.pdf (40 KB) General Fund Budget Amendment #5 2026.pdf (1,269 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's 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 13.02 Special Revenue (Federal Projects) Budget Amendment #4 Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 13. Items of Consent - General: Budget Amendments Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $534,089.11 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Federal Funds STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Emily Chavez/487-7251 ITEM NAME: Special Revenue (Federal Projects) Budget Amendment #4 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval of the Special Revenue (Federal Projects) Budget amendment #4, as presented in the support material. This amendment includes changes for the month of February 2026. ITEM SUMMARY: This amendment increases revenue by $534,089.11 and increases appropriations by the same amount. A narrative of the sources of funds is in the support material. It also includes internal adjustments between functions and objects to correct budgetary and/or expenditure reclassifications, and online amendments made at the school sites to reflect site-based decisions. File Attachments Code Sheet.pdf (40 KB) Special Fund (Federal) Budget Amendment #4.pdf (1,243 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's 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 13.03 Capital Improvement Funds Budget Amendment #4 Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 13. Items of Consent - General: Budget Amendments Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $26,780.89 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Capital improvement Funds STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Emily Chavez/487-7251 ITEM NAME: Capital Improvement Funds Budget Amendment #4 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval of the Capital Improvement Funds Budget Amendment #4, as presented in the support material. This amendment represents changes for the month of February 2026. ITEM SUMMARY: Capital Improvement: This amendment increases estimated revenues by $26,780.89 for interest earned on investments and additional LCIF taxes and increases appropriations by the same amount and includes internal adjustments to reflect correct budgetary categories. File Attachments Code Sheet.pdf (40 KB) Capital Outlay Fund Budget Amendment #4 2026.pdf (319 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's 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. 14. Items of Consent - General: Change Orders Subject 14.01 (None to Date) Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 14. Items of Consent - General: Change Orders Type File Attachments 15. Items of Consent - General: Amendment to Professional Service Subject 15.01 (None to Date) Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 15. Items of Consent - General: Amendment to Professional Service Type File Attachments 16. Items of Consent - General: Short Form Agreements Subject 16.01 (None to Date) Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 16. Items of Consent - General: Short Form Agreements Type File Attachments 17. Items of Consent - General: Other Subject 17.01 Leon County District School Board Financial Audit for FYE June 30, 2025 Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 17. Items of Consent - General: Other Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $175,750.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source General Fund STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Livetra Paul 561-8922 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the District Financial Statement Audit of the Leon County District School Board for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. ITEM SUMMARY: A financial statement audit of the Leon County School Board for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025 was performed by Purvis, Gray & Company. The Leon County School District received an unmodified opinion on the financial statements which is the highest level of assurance that can be provided by an external audit firm. Prior to submission of this report to the school board for acceptance, the results of the audit were presented to the Leon County School Board Audit Committee at their meeting held on March 6, 2026. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY?: No File Attachments 12214AR25 Final SAS114 Leon Co District School Board.pdf (285 KB) 12214AR25 Final Leon Co District School Board.pdf (2,679 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's 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 17.02 External Audit of School Internal Accounts for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 17. Items of Consent - General: Other Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $175,750.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source General Fund STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Livetra Paul 561-8922 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the School Internal Accounts Audit of the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. ITEM SUMMARY: An audit of School Internal Accounts for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025 was performed by the Purvis, Gray & Company. The audit of School Internal Accounts received an unmodified opinion which is the highest level of assurance that can be provided by an external audit firm. Prior to submission of this report to the school board for acceptance, the results of the audit were presented to the Leon County School Board Audit Committee at their meeting held on March 6, 2026. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments 12247AR25 Final SAS114 School Board of Leon County Internal Accounts.pdf (257 KB) 12247AR25 Final School Board of Leon County Internal Accounts..pdf (1,174 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's 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 17.03 Stipulation Agreement for Alternative Placement Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 17. Items of Consent - General: Other Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Rusty Edwards/ 487-7306 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends ratification of the terms of the Stipulation Agreement for placement at an Alternative Site in the cases below as agreed to by the student, parent, and/or guardian, which hold administrative proceedings seeking expulsion abeyance. For the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year(s) . ITEM SUMMARY: Case No. LCS: 2026-028 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-059 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-066 (Secondary) WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's 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 17.04 Expulsion Waivers Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 17. Items of Consent - General: Other Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Rusty Edwards/ 487-7306 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends the students below be expelled for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year(s) subject to his/her right to attend Ghazvini Learning Center, PACE Center for Girls, Home Education or ACE. . ITEM SUMMARY: Case No. LCS: 2025-233 (Secondary) WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's 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 17.05 Expulsion Waivers Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 17. Items of Consent - General: Other Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Rusty Edwards/ 487-7306 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends the students below be expelled for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year(s) thru the 1 st semester of the 2026-2027 school year(s) subject to his/her right to attend Ghazvini Learning Center, PACE Center for Girls, Home Education or ACE. . ITEM SUMMARY: Case No. LCS: 2026-017 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-040 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-071 (Secondary) WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's 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 17.06 Expulsion Waivers Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 17. Items of Consent - General: Other Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Rusty Edwards/ 487-7306 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends the students below be expelled for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year(s) and all of the 2026-2027 school year(s) subject to his/her right to attend Ghazvini Learning Center, PACE Center for Girls, Home Education or ACE. . ITEM SUMMARY: Case No. LCS: 2026-015 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-037 (Elementary) Case No. LCS: 2026-058 (Secondary) WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's 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 17.07 Recommended Order Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 17. Items of Consent - General: Other Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Rusty Edwards/ 487-7306 ACTION REQUESTED: Thee Hearing Officer recommends that the Board approves the Recommended Orders as the Final Order in: Case No. LCS: 2025-175 Case No. LCS: 2025-232 . RECOMMENDED ORDER: Case No. LCS: 2025-175: The matter came befor the Hearing Officer Laurie Lawson Cox on January 22, 2026. The Petitioner filed a Proposed Recommendation Order. After a review of the document, Laurie Lawson Cox filed her Recommended Order. No exceptions to the Recommended Order have been filed. Case No. LCS: 2025-232: The matter came before the Hearing Officer Alva Swafford Smith on January 21, 2026. The Petitioner filed a Proposed Recommendation Order. After a review of the document, Alva Swafford Smith filed her Recommended Order. No exceptions to the Recommended Order have been filed. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's 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 17.08 Extension of Suspensions Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 17. Items of Consent - General: Other Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Rusty Edwards/ 487-7306 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends the students below be suspended to include April 14, 2026. If the parent waives the right to a Hearing or agree to a Stipulation Agreement or the entry to a Final Order expelling the student(s) to his/her right to attend Ghazvini Learning Center, PACE Center for Girls, Home School or ACE. . ITEM SUMMARY: Case No. LCS: 2024-156 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2024-180 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-050 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-150 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-216 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-236 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-245 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-266 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-022 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-023 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-025 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-027 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-031 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-042 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-044 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-050 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-054 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-055 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-057 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-061 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-062 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-063 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-064 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-065 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-067 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-068 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-069 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-072 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-073 (Secondary0 Case No. LCS: 2026-074 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-075 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-076 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-077 (Secondary) WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's 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 17.09 Stipulation Agreement for Alternative Placement Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 17. Items of Consent - General: Other Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Rusty Edwards/ 487-7306 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends ratification of the terms of the Stipulation Agreement for placement at an Alternative Site in the cases below as agreed to by the student, parent, and/or guardian, which hold administrative proceedings seeking expulsion abeyance. For the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year(s) thru the 1 st semester of the 2026-2027 school year(s). . ITEM SUMMARY: Case No. LCS: 2026-034 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-049 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-051 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-052 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-053 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-056 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-060 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2026-070 (Secondary) WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's 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. 18. Items of Consent - Construction Subject 18.01 Certification of applicants seeking prequalification for bidding LCSB construction projects Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 18. Items of Consent - Construction Type Action (Consent) STAFF PERSON REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Rod McQueen- 617-1800 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends Board action to approve the certification of applicants seeking pre-qualifications for bidding LCSB construction projects as presented in this agenda. ITEM SUMMARY: On April 14, 2015, the Leon County School Board revised and adopted Policy 6334, Prequalification of Contractors for Educational Facilities & Construction, with an effective date of April, 15, 2015. The School Board will prequalify contractors for a one- year period pursuant to the criteria set forth in Florida Statutes 1013.46, and State Requirements for Educational Facilities, Chapter 4, Section 4.1(1). The Certificate for Prequalification is valid for one-year from the date of School Board approval. The attached list of contractors have met all requirements. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments Backup.pdf (114 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's 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 18.02 School Impact Analysis Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 18. Items of Consent - Construction Type Action (Consent) STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : LaRoderick McQueen (850) 617-1800 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the School Impact Analysis Forms as presented in this agenda item: ITEM SUMMARY: The School Impact Analysis Forms are listed below : 309 W Tennessee Street (II) (Previous SIA approved August 26, 2025, for 358 multifamily dwelling units.) Tax ID: 21-36-40-273-434-0 Zoning: CC – Central Core From 358 to 360 multi-family residential dwellings 1 -3-bedroom units between 615-1,075 sq. ft. No negative impact to Leon County Schools Schools: Bond, RAA, and Leon Citrus Grove Residential Subdivision Phase III & IV Tax ID: 31-12-20-001-0000 Zoning: Citrus Grove PUD 304 single-family residential dwellings 1,500-2,500 sq. ft. No negative impact to Leon County Schools Schools: Conley, Fairview, & Rickards Congenial Homes Subdivision Tax ID: 3118204050000 & 3118204160000 Zoning: R-3 41 single-family attached residential dwellings 2,400 sq. ft. No negative impact to Leon County Schools Schools: Bond, Fairview, & Rickards Wallis Street Housing Project Tax ID: 411250 A010 & 411250 A0011 Zoning: CU-45 Central Urban - 45 & MMTD 6 single-family residential dwellings with 6 ADUs 1,344 sq. ft. Single-family dwelling 838 sq. ft. ADUs No negative impact to Leon County Schools Schools: Bond, Cobb, & Rickards School Board Policy 8100.01 - The School Impact Analysis Form was developed by the Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Department for the Board to report the projected impact of development on the School District. This form shall be completed by authorized District staff in accordance with the interlocal agreement and this policy and upon the request of the Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Department, approved by the Board, and returned for the Planning Department’s consideration and use in determining concurrency. Any variance from or waiver of the requirements of this policy shall be approved by the Board in accordance with the provisions of F.S. 120.542. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments SIA BOARD PACKET_Citrus Grove Residential Subdivision Phase III & IV.pdf (231 KB) SIA BOARD PACKET_Congenial Homes Subdivision.pdf (215 KB) SIA BOARD PACKET_Wallis Street Housing Project.pdf (440 KB) SIA BOARD PACKET _ 309 W Tennessee Street.pdf (1,778 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's 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. 19. Items for Consideration Subject 19.01 The Superintendent recommends, following a public hearing, approval of amendments to Policy 8800 Religious/Patriotic and Other Ceremonies and Observances, effective March 25, 2026. Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type Action STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Dr. Michelle Gayle /850-487-7177 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends, following a public hearing, approval of amendments to Policy 8800 Religious/Patriotic and Other Ceremonies and Observances, effective March 25, 2026. ITEM SUMMARY: Revisions to Policy 8800 include language that the District will observe January 27 as "Holocaust Remembrance Day." The District may provide instruction on the harmful impacts of the Holocaust and anti-Semitism and the positive contributions of the Jewish community to humanity. These revisions are based on SB 356 (Ch. 2025-86) which created F.S. 683.196 (Holocaust Remember Day). WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments 2026_02_10_PO_8800_RELIGIOUS_PATRIOTIC_CEREMONIES.pdf (95 KB) Subject 19.02 The Superintendent recommends, following a public hearing, approval of amendments to Policy 2215 Program of Instruction, effective March 25, 2026. Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type Action STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Mr. Shane Syfrett / 850-414-5199 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends, following a public hearing, approval of amendments to Policy 2215 Program of Instruction, effective March 25, 2026. ITEM SUMMARY: The revisions to Policy 2215 Program of Instruction include language that the District shall submit a Required Instruction Implementation Plan to the Commissioner of the Florida Department of Education in accordance with F.A.C. 6A-1.094124. Furthermore, the Resiliency Education Required Instruction section was added to outline the requirement of the District to provide civic and character education and life skills education that builds confidence and supports mental health. Additionally, the Disability History and Awareness Instruction section was added to the policy. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments 2026_02_10_PO_2215_PROGRAM_OF_INSTRUCTION.pdf (122 KB) Subject 19.03 The Superintendent recommends approval to advertise amendments to Policy 5460 Graduation Requirements, for a public hearing and adoption on May 12, 2026. Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type Action STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Mr. Shane Syfrett / 850-414-5199 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval to advertise amendments to Policy 5460 Graduation Requirements , for a public hearing and adoption on May 12, 2026. ITEM SUMMARY: The Graduation Requirements policy (po5460) sets the District’s standards for awarding a standard high school diploma, requiring students (depending on entry year) to complete a specified credit distribution (generally 24 credits across English, math, science, social studies, arts/CTE, electives, physical education/health, and a required online course), meet state assessment or concordant score requirements, and earn a cumulative 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. The policy describes alternative pathways (International Baccalaureate, Advanced International Certificate of Education, Career and Technical Education pathway, accelerated three‑year options, early admission/early graduation, and credit earned via end‑of‑course, AP, or CLEP exams), details CTE graduation pathway requirements and industry‑certification options, and requires personal financial literacy, CPR/first aid training, and opportunities for computer science/industry certifications. It addresses accommodations and options for students with disabilities (IEP decisions, possible waivers of statewide assessments, deferment of diplomas while accessing services to age 21), adult‑education diploma and equivalency options, attendance and GPA requirements, recordkeeping and diploma designations (e.g., Scholar, Industry Scholar, Florida Seal of Fine Arts), provisions for remediation and extra years for students who do not meet requirements, and rules about participation in commencement exercises and issuance of honorary diplomas where appropriate. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments 2026_03_24_PO_5460_GRADUATION_REQUIREMENTS.pdf (183 KB) Subject 19.04 The Superintendent recommends approval to advertise amendments to Policy 5410 Student Progression, for a public hearing and adoption on May 12, 2026. Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type Action STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Shane Syfrett /850-414-5199 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval to advertise amendments to Policy 5410 Student Progression, for a public hearing and adoption on May 12, 2026. ITEM SUMMARY: The Student Progression policy (po5410) establishes a district plan, required by Florida law, that bases grade advancement on mastery of state standards in English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies; it emphasizes early literacy by prioritizing reading proficiency K–3 and requires targeted supports, remediation, and intensive programs for students who do not meet performance levels on statewide assessments. The policy mandates timely sharing of assessment results with teachers and parents, uses all available assessments (including ELA and Algebra/Geometry end‑of‑course tests) to identify deficiencies and guide postsecondary preparatory instruction, and sets specified performance thresholds that trigger remediation or retention. It provides procedures for whole‑grade, midyear, and subject‑matter acceleration (including ACCEL options and dual enrollment), outlines alternative placements for students retained multiple years, requires K–12 digital‑skills instructional sequences and pathways to industry credentials, allows certain prekindergarten retention decisions in consultation with an IEP team for eligible students with disabilities, and ensures parents are informed and may participate in promotion, retention, and accelerated‑graduation processes. DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments 2026_03_24_PO_5410_STUDENT_PROGRESSION.pdf (60 KB) Subject 19.05 The Superintendent recommends approval to advertise amendments to Policy 5410.01 Promotion, Placement, and Retention, for a public hearing and adoption on May 12, 2026. Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type Action STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Shane Syfrett /850-414-5199 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval to advertise amendments to Policy 5410.01 Promotion, Placement, and Retention, for a public hearing and adoption on May 12, 2026. ITEM SUMMARY: The Promotion, Placement, and Retention policy (po5410.01) requires the District to place students in the educational setting best suited to their individual needs and to advance students only when they demonstrate sufficient mastery of state standards. It mandates a comprehensive student progression plan that includes evaluation criteria, progress monitoring, and targeted interventions; early identification and timely, evidence‑based interventions for substantial reading or mathematics deficiencies (including dyslexia and dyscalculia); individualized progress monitoring plans developed within 45 days of screening results; monthly parent notifications of intervention progress and opportunities for meetings; retention rules (including mandatory retention for third graders who do not remediate reading deficiencies unless exempted for good cause and criteria for midyear promotion after demonstrated mastery); required plans for students not meeting performance expectations (IEP, schoolwide progress monitoring, or individualized plans); specific provisions for middle‑grade promotion and high‑school preparatory course requirements (including EOC assessments counting 30% of course grades where applicable); parental rights to request ACCEL options (whole‑grade, midyear, or subject‑matter acceleration) with eligibility procedures; required academic and career planning and notification of acceleration/early‑graduation/ACCEL options; accommodations and retention procedures for students with disabilities documented in IEPs; and clear requirements that students not be socially promoted based solely on age. DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments 2026_03_24_PO_5410_01_PROMOTION_PLACEMENT_AND_RETENTION.pdf (112 KB) Subject 19.06 The Superintendent recommends approval to advertise NEW Policy 2431.06 Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) in Athletics, for a public hearing and adoption on May 12, 2026. Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type Action STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Dr. Benny Bolden /850-487-7193 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval to advertise NEW Policy 2431.06 Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) in Athletics, for a public hearing and adoption on May 12, 2026. ITEM SUMMARY: New Policy 2431.06 affirms student‑athletes’ right to use and benefit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL) while requiring compliance with Florida law, State Board of Education rules, School Board policies, and FHSAA bylaws; violations can affect amateur status and eligibility. The policy prohibits using or monetizing district or member‑school uniforms, logos, mascots, insignia, or event references in NIL activities without prior written authorization; endorsing third‑party goods or services during school/District/FHSAA activities; referencing FHSAA/NFHS/school accolades or championships in paid NIL activities; and engaging in NIL work connected to specified categories (e.g., adult entertainment; alcohol, tobacco, vaping, nicotine; cannabis; controlled substances and prescription pharmaceuticals; gambling and sports betting; weapons; political or social activism; and NIL collectives). NIL collectives are independent of the District, and District personnel may not participate in collective activities nor direct NIL incentives; student‑athletes are responsible for confirming how NIL deals affect eligibility with collegiate or other governing bodies and are encouraged to seek legal and tax advice. DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments 2026_03_10_NEW_PO_2431_06_NAME_IMAGE_LIKENESS.pdf (92 KB) Subject 19.07 The Superintendent recommends approval to advertise amendments to Policy 2261.02 Title I – Parents’ Right to Know, for a public hearing and adoption on May 12, 2026. Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type Action STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Dr. April Knight /850-487-7872 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval to advertise amendments to Policy 2261.02 Title I – Parents’ Right to Know, for a public hearing and adoption on May 12, 2026. ITEM SUMMARY: The Title I — Parents' Right to Know policy (po2261.02) requires the District to notify parents at the start of each school year for every Title I school that they may request timely information about their child’s classroom teachers’ professional qualifications, including state certification/licensure status, any emergency or provisional credentials, teachers’ undergraduate major and graduate certifications, whether teachers are instructing within their certified fields, and the qualifications of paraprofessionals. The District must also provide parents information on their child’s achievement and academic growth on required state assessments when available, and timely notice if a child is assigned to—or has been taught for four or more consecutive weeks by—a teacher who is not considered “highly qualified” or lacks required certification. For testing transparency, parents must be informed each year that they may request details about state and district assessment policies, be advised of any right to opt their child out where applicable, and be given accessible information about all required assessments. For English learners, the District must notify parents within 30 days of the school year (or within two weeks of placement during the year) about identification, reasons for placement, the child’s English proficiency level and assessment method, program instructional methods and how they differ from alternatives, how the program meets the child’s needs and helps achieve English proficiency and promotion/graduation standards, exit criteria and expected transition/graduation rates, how the program addresses services for children with disabilities, and parental rights to remove or decline placement or choose among programs. Notices must be provided in an understandable format and the District must conduct outreach and hold meetings to involve and assist parents in supporting their children’s education. DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments 2026_03_10_PO_2261_02_TITLE_1_PARENTS_RIGHT_TO_KNOW.pdf (96 KB) Subject 19.08 The Superintendent recommends approval of the Verification of Florida Inventory of School Houses (FISH) Certification of Facilities Data Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type Action STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Rod McQueen (617-1800) ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the Florida Inventory of School Houses (FISH) Certification of Facilities Data and authorize the Board Chair, Vice Chair, or Superintendent to sign the verification document. ITEM SUMMARY: Section 1013.03(3), Florida Statutes (F.S.) states that the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) must “Require boards to submit other educational plant inventories data…” and Section 1013.31(1)(d), F.S., requires that school districts periodically update their inventory of educational facilities. Following in-house inventory verification, updates were made to the Leon District Schools’ FISH records with the FDOE Office of Educational Facilities. Records were updated to reflect all recent new construction and remodeling projects. Changes are made to FISH files regularly to reflect the status of facilities projects as they are contracted and completed. WILL THE SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? YES File Attachments Florida Inventory of School Houses (FISH) Certification.pdf (53 KB) Subject 19.09 The Superintendent recommends a $7.8 million budget reduction for the 2026 - 2027 school year. This includes a District Cost Center Reduction of 5.67% or $2,381,310, Staffing Plan Reduction of 2.3% or $4,800,048, a 50% or $500,000 Reduction for Arts and Athletics, and a 50% or $125,000 Reduction for Community Groups Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Kathy Sanders (850-487-7100) ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends a $7.8 million budget reduction for the 2026 - 2027 school year. This includes a District Cost Center Reduction of 5.67% or $2,381,310, Staffing Plan Reduction of 2.3% or $4,800,048, a 50% or $500,000 reduction for Arts and Athletics, and a 50% or $125,000 reduction for Community Groups. ITEM SUMMARY: After many thought-provoking meetings (School Board Retreat, School Board Workshops, and School Board Business Meetings) and carefully gathering feedback from all stakeholders, the Superintendent recommends a $7.8 million budget reduction for the 2026 - 2027 school year. This includes a District Cost Center Reduction of 5.67% or $2,381,310, a Staffing Plan Reduction of 2.3% or $4,800,048, an Arts and Athletics Reduction of 50% or $500,000, and a Community Groups Reduction of 50% or $125,000. These measures reflect careful consideration of the district's strategic priorities and the impact on our entire community of learners. File Attachments 03.24.26 2026.2027 LCS Budget DRAFT.pdf (84 KB) 20. Information Items Subject 20.01 Upcoming Meetings Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 20. Information Items Type Information LEON COUNTY SCHOOLS SCHOOL BOARD MEETING DATES 2025-2026 DEC 9 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center JAN 13 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center JAN 27 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center FEB 10 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center FEB 24 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center MAR 10 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center MAR 24 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center APR 14 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center APR 28 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center MAY 12 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center MAY 26 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center JUNE 16 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center JULY 14 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center JULY 28 (Tues) First Tentative Public Budget Hearing/ Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center AUG 11 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center AUG 25 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center SEPT 8 (Tues) Final Public Budget Tax Millage Hearing/ Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center SEPT 22 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center OCT 13 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center OCT 27 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center NOV 17 (Tues) Reorganization/Business Mtg. 6:00 PM Howell Center File Attachments 21. Reports From Board Liaisons 22. Superintendent's Comments Subject 22.01 Superintendent's Comments: March 24, 2026 Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 22. Superintendent's Comments Type File Attachments 23. Student School Board Member Comments Subject 23.01 Student School Board Member Comments: March 24, 2026 Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 23. Student School Board Member Comments Type File Attachments 24. Continuing Topics from Board Members Subject 24.01 (None to Date) Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 24. Continuing Topics from Board Members Type File Attachments 25. New Topics from Board Members Subject 25.01 (None to Date) Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 25. New Topics from Board Members Type File Attachments