Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised

1 Monday, December 8, 2025 Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised 6:00 P.M. Commission Chambers Lake County Admin. Bldg. 315 W. Main St., Tavares, FL "We are 5,000 strong serving 42,000 students." 1. OPENING ITEMS Subject 1.01 Call to Order - Followed by a Moment of Silence and the Pledge of Allegiance (Bill Mathias, Chairman) Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type File Attachments 2. CHANGES, AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Subject 3.01 Minutes from the Regular School Board Meeting, November 10, 2025, Special School Board Meeting-Organization, November 10, 2025 and Executive Session for Collective Bargaining, November 10, 2025 (Diane Kornegay, Superintendent) Fiscal Impact: None Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Action File Attachments MINregmtg.2025.11.10.pdf (179 KB) MINspecmtg.2025.11.10 Org..pdf (129 KB) MINExecSessCB2025.11.10.pdf (103 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation Motion by Tyler Brandeburg, second by Marc Dodd. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 4. REPRESENTATION Subject 4.01 Announcement of the School-Related Employee of the Year (Dr. Elizabeth Johnson, Executive Director of the Education Foundation) Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Information File Attachments 4. REPRESENTATION Subject 4.02 Presentation of Award from the Supervisor of Elections Office for the winner of the 2025 High School Voter Registration Challenge (Alan Hays, Supervisor of Elections, Lake County) Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Information File Attachments 4. REPRESENTATION Subject 4.03 SECO Energy Capital Credit Check Presentation (Chad Farnsworth, Deputy Superintendent) Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Information File Attachments 5. PUBLIC INPUT: The meeting can be viewed live through the lakecountyfl.gov website. Any person may request permission to speak to the Board in person, by filling out a public input card located at the entrance to the meeting room and submitting it to the clerk before the start of the meeting. A three-minute time limit will be imposed for each speaker. 6. REPORTS Subject 6.01 Education Foundation Report (Dr. Elizabeth Johnson, Executive Director) Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Information File Attachments 6. REPORTS Subject 6.02 Attorney Report (Scott Cole, School Board Attorney) Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Report File Attachments 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-BUSINESS AND SUPPORT ITEMS Subject 8.01 Contract 25-1013-PB-KF494 Floor Coverings, Supplies and Services (JOC) Utilization per TIPS RCSP 231101 Floor Covering, Supplies, and Services (JOC) (Chad Farnsworth, Deputy Superintendent) Fiscal Impact: None Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND and RATIONALE: Lake County Schools (LCS) Procurement Services Department requests the Board to approve the Piggyback Agreement TIPS RCSP 231101, Floor Covering, Supplies, and Services (JOC) awarded to Stonhard division of StonCor Group, Inc. with percentage discounted pricing through January 27, 2027. Utilizing this contract would allow the School Board to take advantage of the competitive discounted pricing established within this agreement to provide or perform the manufacturer and installation of resinous flooring and wall systems to include epoxy flooring, urethane flooring, broadcast systems, troweled epoxy and urethane mortar and chemically resistant linings for concrete. This item supports Strategic Plan Goal #5A – Ensure all students have a safe and positive environment. ALTERNATIVES: Approve the utilization of TIPS RCSP 231101 Floor Covering, Supplies, and Services (JOC) awarded to Stonhard division of StonCor Group, Inc. 2. Do not approve at this time. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend the Board approve the utilization of TIPS RCSP 231101, Floor Covering, Supplies, and Services (JOC) awarded to Stonhard division of StonCor Group, Inc. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact. DATA SOURCE: T his agenda item was prepared by Procurement Services in accordance with School Board Policy 6320. Questions may be directed to Procurement Services at 352-253-6762. “Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes. “ File Attachments 23110102_JOC_CONTRACT_Flooring_StonCor.pdf (2,121 KB) StonHard.pdf (970 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Tyler Brandeburg, second by Stephanie Luke. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 8. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-BUSINESS AND SUPPORT ITEMS Subject 8.02 ITB #25-1001-ITB-KF949, Roofing Contacted Services Award Recommendation (Chad Farnsworth, Deputy Superintendent) Fiscal Impact: None Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND and RATIONALE: Lake County Schools (LCS) Procurement Services Department requests the Board to approve awarding ITB #25-1001-ITB-KF949, Roofing Contracted Services to APD Construction, LLC and Hodges Brothers Roofing, LLC. On October 1, 2025, Procurement Services issued an ITB requesting competitive sealed bids to establish firm pricing for materials, labor, tools, equipment, insurance and supervision required to repair and replace existing roofs throughout the District, on an as needed basis. Two (2) submittals were selected to provide these services: Primary: APD Construction, LLC of Orlando, FL Secondary: Hodges Brothers Roofing, LLC of Orlando, FL This agreement will become effective December 13, 2025 and will provide firm pricing for a (3) year period through December 12, 2028 and may be renewed for two (2) one year renewal periods if mutually agreed to in writing. The submittals were reviewed by Procurement Services and Maintenance Team for the best rates. Copies of the bids received are available for review in Procurement Services. This item supports strategic plan goal #5A – Student Achievement based on the School Board’s Strategic Priorities and is beneficial to the students because it is necessary to ensure that all students have a safe, healthy and inviting learning environment. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve the recommendation to award ITB #25-1001-ITB-KF494, Roofing Contracted Services to APD Construction, LLC and Hodges Brothers Roofing, LLC. 2. Do not approve at this time. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend the Board approve the award ITB #25-1001-ITB-KF494, Roofing Contracted Services to APD Construction, LLC and Hodges Brothers Roofing, LLC. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact. DATA SOURCE: The agenda item for this item was prepared by Procurement Services and the Maintenance Department in accordance with School Board Policy 6320. Questions may be directed to Procurement Services at 352-253-6762. “Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes.” File Attachments HBR FInal.pdf (886 KB) APDC Final.pdf (2,919 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Tyler Brandeburg, second by Stephanie Luke. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 8. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-BUSINESS AND SUPPORT ITEMS Subject 8.03 TrueNorth Logic (TNL)/PowerSchool (Chad Farnsworth, Deputy Superintendent) Fiscal Impact: $59,815.47 from General Fund - IT budget Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND and RATIONALE: Lake County Schools has utilized TrueNorth Logic in the past to catalog professional development as well as to support the evaluation process. The reporting of professional development is a requirement by the Florida Department of Education (Survey 5) as well as an essential step in the certification/recertification process for instructional and administrative personnel. TrueNorth Logic offers a workflow that allows for the submission of professional development sessions and the approval by appropriate district staff. Both instructional and administrative evaluations are performed and cataloged in TrueNorth Logic. This renewal supports the Strategic Plan Goals and Strategies of Student Success and Retention & Recruitment, as presented by the Superintendent. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve purchase of TrueNorth Logic from Powerschool in the amount of $59,815.47. 2. Not approve purchase of TrueNorth Logic from Powerschool in the amount of $59,815.47. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend the Board approve the purchase of TrueNorth Logic from Powerschool in the amount of $59,815.47. FISCAL IMPACT: The funding for this purchase is $59,815.47 from General Fund-IT Budget. DATA SOURCE: The agenda item was prepared by Ashley Rosa, Executive Director of MIS and Instructional Technology. Additional information can be obtained by calling her at (352) 253-6700. File Attachments INV473674 - Q-120988 quote.pdf (57 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Tyler Brandeburg, second by Stephanie Luke. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 8. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-BUSINESS AND SUPPORT ITEMS Subject 8.04 School Concurrency Proportionate Share Mitigation Agreement First Amendment for Lady Lake Luxury Apartments Residential Development (Chad Farnsworth, Deputy Superintendent) Fiscal Impact: None Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE: The First Amended Interlocal Agreement Between Lake County and Lake County School Board and Municipalities for School Planning and Siting states that “ if the School Board determines that adequate capacity does not exist but that mitigation is an acceptable alternative, the development application will remain active pending the conclusion of the mitigation negotiation period .” The Applicant for the Lady Lake Luxury Apartments residential development project entered into proportionate share mitigation for high school capacity as outlined in the School Planning and Siting Interlocal Agreement. The agreement was fully executed by all parties on November 30, 2023. Under Section 7 of the agreement, the agreement was subject to termination if the Applicant failed to record a plat by November 30, 2025 unless the Applicant had proceeded in good faith and in a diligent and timely manner. It has been determined, and verified by the Town of Lady Lake staff, that the Applicant has demonstrated a good faith effort to proceed in a diligent and timely manner toward recording of the necessary plat approval, however, will not meet the termination date of the agreement. Therefore, the Applicant has requested a time extension to the agreement, which shall run concurrently with the Town’s Final Development Order extension of August 28, 2026. This item supports Goal #3 of the School Board's Strategic Plan by providing funding resources for future facilities and capital outlay needs. ALTERNATIVES: Approve the proportionate share mitigation agreement amendment for the Lady Lake Luxury Apartments residential development. Do not approve the proportionate share mitigation agreement amendment for the Lady Lake Luxury Apartments residential development. RECOMMENDATIONS: I recommend approval of the proportionate share mitigation agreement amendment for the Lady Lake Luxury Apartments residential development. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact. DATA SOURCE: This agenda item was prepared submitted to the Superintendent by Heather Croney, Senior Planner, Growth Planning. Any questions regarding this matter should be directed to Ms. Croney at 352-253-6500. File Attachments Lady Lake Luxury PSMA amendment.pdf (202 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Tyler Brandeburg, second by Stephanie Luke. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 8. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-BUSINESS AND SUPPORT ITEMS Subject 8.05 Removal of Fixed Assets from Inventory (Chad Farnsworth, Deputy Superintendent) Fiscal Impact: None Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND and RATIONALE: Fixed assets are items purchased for $1000.00 or more. The attached list contains items that cost centers are requesting to have removed from their inventory. These items are no longer of use to their cost center and will be picked up for surplus. First we look at the possibility of re-purposing them for another cost centers use. If there is no use to the school system they will be sent to auction. Computers are picked up at the Central Warehouse by our e-waste vendor that pays us for or obsolete computers. They are Florida State and Department of Defense approved to erase hard drives and recycle computer parts. This item supports Goal 3A items being disposition bring revenue or cost savings back to the District. Goal 5A keeping schools clear of clutter will promote safety. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve to remove requested items from inventory. 2. Do not approve to remove the requested items from inventory and continue storing the items. Continuing to store these items would take up additional space and could require an expenditure for storage trailers. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend that the Board approve the attached list of property dispositions. FISCAL IMPACT: Items sold will generate additional revenue from the auction and from the e-waste bid that pays us for our obsolete items. DATA SOURCE: This agenda item was prepared by Kristi Sayers, Property Control Specialist. Additional information may be obtained by calling 352-253-6500 File Attachments Agenda for board 12_08_25.pdf (42 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Tyler Brandeburg, second by Stephanie Luke. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 8. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-BUSINESS AND SUPPORT ITEMS Subject 8.06 Settlement Agreement (Chad Farnsworth, Deputy Superintendent) Fiscal Impact: None Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND and RATIONALE: The Settlement Agreement between The School Board of Lake County, Florida, and Donielle Diem, is being brought to the Board for consideration. Donielle Diem was an employee who received a Recommendation of Termination from the Superintendent on September 22, 2025. She filed a Notice of Intent to appeal the recommendation on October 6, 2025. The interests of the respective parties were determined to be best served by resolving any and all existing or claims, disputes, disagreements and/or controversies between them. The determination is outlined in the Settlement Agreement. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve the Settlement Agreement 2. Do not approve the Settlement Agreement RECOMMENDATION: I recommend the School Board approve the Settlement Agreement as presented. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact. DATA SOURCE: This agenda item was prepared by David Meyers, Director of Compensation and Employee Relations. Any questions may be directed to Mr. Meyers at 352-253-6500. File Attachments Settlement Agreement-Diem.pdf (182 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Tyler Brandeburg, second by Stephanie Luke. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 9. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-HUMAN RESOURCE ITEMS Subject 9.01 Notification of Human Resources Action Items – will be available by the close of business on Wednesday prior to the meeting. (Guido Zamora, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources) Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND and RATIONALE: All human resources action items shall be presented to the School Board for approval according to established policies and procedures. Approval is needed for the management of employment records and data according to established policies and procedures. (School Board Policy 6.10, 6.11, 6.111, 6.17, and F.S. 1012.23) This Agenda item supports Strategic Goal #1-Student Success, and Goal #2-Retention & Recruitment. It is beneficial to the students because high-performing and highly qualified employees are essential for delivering and supporting the mission of the School Board. ALTERNATIVES : Approve the Human Resources Action Items as presented. Not approve the Human Resources Action Items as presented. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend that the Board approve the Human Resources Action Items as presented. FISCAL IMPACT: Without approval of Human Resources Action Items by the School Board, there would be no official documentation of School Board appointments, reappointments, transfers, resignations, and leaves for administrative, professional/managerial, instructional, and non-instructional employees. The financial impact to the School District is absorbed within school, department, and grant budgets. Changes in employment status occur continually with little or no budgetary impact, since terminations/leaves result in budgeted positions being vacant and appointments/promotions result in budgeted positions being filled. DATA SOURCE : This agenda item was prepared and submitted to the Superintendent by Quiana Peterson, Director of Human Resources. Any questions or comments should be directed to her at 352-253-6500. File Attachments Board List 12.08.2025.pdf (203 KB) Addendum C. Lopez.pdf (160 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Tyler Brandeburg, second by Stephanie Luke. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 9. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-HUMAN RESOURCE ITEMS Subject 9.02 Notification of Human Resources Action Items for Conversion Charter Schools – will be available by the close of business on Wednesday prior to the meeting. (Guido Zamora, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources) Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND and RATIONALE : All human resources action items shall be presented to the School Board for approval according to established policies and procedures. Approval is needed for the management of employment records and data according to established policies and procedures. (School Board Policy 6.10, 6.11, 6.111, 6.17, and F.S. 1012.23) This Agenda item supports Strategic Goal #1-Student Success, and Goal #2-Retention & Recruitment. It is beneficial to the students because high-performing and highly qualified employees are essential for delivering and supporting the mission of the School Board. ALTERNATIVES : Approve the Human Resources Action Items for Conversion Charter Schools as presented . Not approve the Human Resources Action Items for Conversion Charter Schools as presented . RECOMMENDATION : I recommend that the Board approve the Human Resources Action Items for Conversion Charter Schools as presented . FISCAL IMPACT : Without approval of Human Resources Action Items by the School Board, there would be no official documentation of School Board appointments, reappointments, transfers, resignations, and leaves for administrative, professional/managerial, instructional, and non-instructional employees. The financial impact to the School District is absorbed within school, department, and grant budgets. Changes in employment status occur continually with little or no budgetary impact, since terminations/leaves result in budgeted positions being vacant and appointments/promotions result in budgeted positions being filled. DATA SOURCE : This agenda item was prepared and submitted to the Superintendent by Quiana Peterson, Director of Human Resources. Any questions or comments should be directed to her at 352-253-6500. File Attachments Charter Board List 12.08.2025.pdf (91 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Tyler Brandeburg, second by Stephanie Luke. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 10. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-SCHOOL ITEMS Subject 10.01 Amendment to Contracts for Services for Purchase by Charter Schools (Robert Feltner, Assistant Superintendent, Teaching, Learning, & Leadership) Fiscal Impact: Services requested by the charter schools will be calculated and received during the fiscal year. Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE: In collaboration with the charter schools, the district has offered services for purchase by charter schools that were approved by the School Board on June 23, 2025. These are services that are above and beyond those required by state statutes. The charter schools were required to complete a request for the services to be provided and execute a contract for those services. The following charter schools have submitted an Amendment for additional services that were not included in the original contract for the School Board’s approval: Imagine South Lake Charter Pinecrest Four Corners Mascotte Charter Round Lake Charter This agenda item supports Goals 1c and 3b of the district's Strategic Plan and is beneficial to the students because charter schools provide additional educational alternatives. ALTERNATIVES: Approve the Amended Contracts for Services for Purchase by Charter Schools. Not approve the Amended Contracts for Services for Purchase by Charter Schools. RECOMMENDATION: It is the Superintendent’s recommendation that the School Board approve the Contracts for Services for Purchase by Charter Schools. FISCAL IMPACT: The district's services provided to the charter schools will be calculated and received during the fiscal year. DATA SOURCE: This agenda item was prepared by Sebrina Dillon-Banks, Executive Director of School Improvement and Alternative Education. Additional information may be obtained by calling her at 352-253-6785. The contract template has been reviewed and approved by the School Board attorney. File Attachments 25 26 Amendement for Services for Purchase - Mascotte Charter.pdf (1,101 KB) 25-26 Amendment for Services for Purchase - Pinecrest Four Corners.pdf (3,729 KB) 25 26 Amendement for Services for Purchase - Imagine South Lake Charter.pdf (1,048 KB) 25 26 Amendement for Services for Purchase - Round Lake Charter.pdf (1,046 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Tyler Brandeburg, second by Stephanie Luke. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 10. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-SCHOOL ITEMS Subject 10.02 Pulled for No Action - 2026-2027 Lake County Early College Academy (LAAC) Agreement between Lake Sumter State College and The School Board of Lake County, Florida for Academic Year 2026-2027 (Rob Feltner, Assistant Superintendent Teaching, Learning & Leadership) Fiscal Impact: Funding for the standard tuition rate per credit hour has been included in the 2026-2027 General Fund – College and Career Readiness Dual Enrollment Budget Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Action BACKGROUND and RATIONALE: The School Board of Lake County and Lake-Sumter State College Agreement Early College Program shall be available to all students classified as a full-time LCSB High school junior, or senior in secondary coursework on or before the first day of the college semester for which they are enrolling. S pecific programs may have additional grade level eligibility requirements . This allows for a structured high school acceleration program in which a cohort of students are enrolled full time in postsecondary courses toward an associate degree. Similar to the Dual Enrollment program, this program provides eligible secondary students the opportunity to take LSSC courses while concurrently enrolled in high school. This item supports Goal #1 of the School Board's Strategic Plan: Provide all Students acceleration opportunities that will lead to college, career and life readiness. This Agreement is beneficial to our students because it will provide them with valuable postsecondary opportunities as well as a seamless transition in the completion of the corresponding articulated program of study. ALTERNATIVES: Approve 2026-2027 Lake County Early College Academy Agreement between Lake Sumter State College and The School Board of Lake County, Florida Not approve 2026-2027 Lake County Early College Academy Agreement between Lake Sumter State College and The School Board of Lake County, Florida RECOMMENDATIONS: I recommend the Board approve the 2026-2027 Lake County Early College Academy Agreement between Lake Sumter State College and The School Board of Lake County, Florida. FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for the standard tuition rate per credit hour has been included in the 2026-2027 General Fund – College and Career Readiness Dual Enrollment Budget DATA SOURCE: This agenda item was prepared by Marta C. Ramirez, Director College and Career Readiness. Additional information and questions may be obtained by contacting her at 352-253-6500 or via email at ramirezm@lake.k12.fl.us . File Attachments 26-27 Lake County Early College Agreement (New).pdf (262 KB) 10. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-SCHOOL ITEMS Subject 10.03 Cooperative Agreement between Healing Wounds Healthcare, LLC and The School Board of Lake County, Florida (Rob Feltner, Assistant Superintendent Teaching, Learning & Leadership) Fiscal Impact: None Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND and RATIONALE: Th is Cooperative Agreement between Lake County Schools an d Healing Wounds Healthcare, LLC, community agenc y , will provide opportunities for therapeutic mental health services to be delivered to Lake County Schools students. This Cooperative Agreement supports Goal #5B, School Safety, Security & Student Support, of the Board’s Strategic Plan. Th is Cooperative Agreement has been reviewed by the School Board Attorney. ALTERNATIVES: Approve the Cooperative Agreement between Lake County Schools and Healing Wounds Healthcare, LLC. Not approve the Cooperative Agreement between Lake County Schools and Healing Wounds Healthcare, LLC. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend that the Board approve the Cooperative Agreement between Lake County Schools and Healing Wounds Healthcare, LLC. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact. DATA SOURCE: This agenda item was prepared by Dr. Kristine L. Landry, Director of Student Services. If further information is needed, please contact Dr. Landry at (352) 742-6920 or email her at LandryK@lake.k12.fl.us. File Attachments HEALING WOUNDS HEALTHCARE, LLC - 2025-2026.pdf (464 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Tyler Brandeburg, second by Stephanie Luke. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 10. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-SCHOOL ITEMS Subject 10.04 Cooperative Agreement between Breakthrough Transitions, LLC, community agency, and The School Board of Lake County, Florida (Rob Feltner, Assistant Superintendent Teaching, Learning & Leadership) Fiscal Impact: None Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND and RATIONALE: Th is Cooperative Agreement between Lake County Schools an d Breakthrough Transitions, LLC, community agenc y , will provide opportunities for therapeutic mental health services to be delivered to Lake County Schools students. This Cooperative Agreement supports Goal #5B, School Safety, Security & Student Support, of the Board’s Strategic Plan. Th is Cooperative Agreement has been reviewed by W. Scott Cole, School Board Attorney. ALTERNATIVES: Approve the Cooperative Agreement between Lake County Schools and Breakthrough Transitions, LLC. Not approve the Cooperative Agreement between Lake County Schools and Breakthrough Transitions, LLC. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend that the Board approve the Cooperative Agreement between Lake County Schools and Breakthrough Transitions, LLC. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact. DATA SOURCE: This agenda item was prepared by Dr. Kristine L. Landry, Director of Student Services. If further information is needed, please contact Dr. Landry at (352) 742-6920 or email her at LandryK@lake.k12.fl.us. File Attachments BREAKTHROUGH TRANSITIONS LLC - 2025-2026.pdf (534 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Tyler Brandeburg, second by Stephanie Luke. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 10. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-SCHOOL ITEMS Subject 10.05 Out-of-State Temporary Duty Leave for Jenna Kuka, Anjalie Chanderdat, and Victoria Perez to attend the National Association of School Psychologists 2026 Annual Convention in Chicago, IL, February 23-26, 2026 (Rob Feltner, Assistant Superintendent Teaching, Learning & Leadership), Fiscal Impact: $342 from Millage Fund Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND and RATIONALE: The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) 2026 Annual Convention is an opportunity for School Psychologists Jenna Kuka, Anjalie Chanderdat, and Victoria Perez from Student Services, to receive nationally acclaimed professional learning . As the largest annual gathering of school psychologists, the convention is an important professional development opportunity. It offers more than 1,200 sessions and workshops over four days providing skills and strategies to improve the quality of services that our students receive. By attending the NASP 2026 Annual Convention employees will be able to: Attend sessions that will help address issues that our district is facing. Learn strategies and techniques that will give a new approach for specific cases. Collaborate with professionals from around the nation to learn what is working in their schools. Explore innovative products and services offered by leading education companies. This supports Goal #5B, School Safety, Security and Student Support of the Board’s Strategic Plan, “provide school-wide support for resiliency, civic, character and life skills education through positive behavior systems.” ALTERNATIVES: Approve the Out of State Temporary Duty Leave for School Psychologists Jenna Kuka, Anjalie Chanderdat and Victoria Perez of Student Services to participate in the NASP 2026 Annual Convention in Chicago, IL February 23 – 26, 2026. Not approve the Out of State Temporary Duty Leave for School Psychologists Jenna Kuka, Anjalie Chanderdat and Victoria Perez of Student Services to participate in the NASP 2026 Annual Convention in Chicago, IL February 23 – 26, 2026. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend that the Board approve the Out of State Temporary Duty Leave for School Psychologists Jenna Kuka, Anjalie Chanderdat and Victoria Perez of Student Services to participate in the NASP 2026 Annual Convention in Chicago, IL February 23 – 26, 2026. FISCAL IMPACT: $342 (conference registration fee for 3 attendees) from Millage. DATA SOURCE: This agenda item was prepared by Dr. Kristine L. Landry, Director of Student Services. If further information is needed, please contact Dr. Landry at (352) 742-6920 or email her at LandryK@lake.k12.fl.us. File Attachments NASP Annual Conference 2026 Program Schedule - Agenda.pdf (172 KB) NASP 2026 Annual Convention _ Session List.pdf (616 KB) LEAVE REQUESTS - A CHANDERDAT - 2-24 TO 2-27-2026 NASP.pdf (290 KB) LEAVE REQUESTS - J KUKA - 2-24 TO 2-27-2026 NASP.pdf (309 KB) LEAVE REQUESTS - V PEREZ - 2-24 TO 2-27-2026 NASP.pdf (307 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Tyler Brandeburg, second by Stephanie Luke. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 10. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-SCHOOL ITEMS Subject 10.06 Request for Modification of Hearing Officer's Recommendation (Rob Feltner, Assistant Superintendent Teaching, Learning & Leadership) Fiscal Impact: None Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Action There are no requests for modification of Hearing Officer's recommendation. File Attachments 10. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-SCHOOL ITEMS Subject 10.07 Final Order for Student Expulsion (Rob Feltner, Assistant Superintendent Teaching, Learning & Leadership) Fiscal Impact: None Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Action There are no Final Orders for Student Expulsion. File Attachments 10. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-SCHOOL ITEMS Subject 10.08 Contractor Agreement between The School Board of Lake County, Florida and Flagler Hospital, Inc. (Rob Feltner, Assistant Superintendent Teaching, Learning & Leadership) Fiscal Impact: $50,000 from General Fund-Mental Health FEFP Allocation Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND and RATIONALE: Th is Contractor Agreement between The School Board of Lake County, Florida an d Flagler Hospital, Inc., community agenc y , will provide opportunities for mental health services to be delivered to Lake County School students. This Contractor Agreement supports Goal #5B, School Safety, Security & Student Support, of the Board’s Strategic Plan. Th is Cooperative Agreement has been reviewed by the School Board Attorney. ALTERNATIVES: Approve the Contractor Agreement between The School Board of Lake County, Florida and Flagler Hospital, Inc. Not approve the Contractor Agreement between The School Board of Lake County, Florida and Flagler Hospital, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend that the Board approve the Contractor Agreement between The School Board of Lake County, Florida and Flagler Hospital, Inc. FISCAL IMPACT: There is a fiscal impact of $50,000 from General Fund-Mental Health FEFP Allocation. DATA SOURCE: This agenda item was prepared by Dr. Kristine L. Landry, Director of Student Services. If further information is needed, please contact Dr. Landry at (352) 742-6920 or email her at LandryK@lake.k12.fl.us. File Attachments Lake County Contractor Agreement 25-26.pdf (906 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Tyler Brandeburg, second by Stephanie Luke. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 11. DISCUSSION Subject 11.01 Public Hearing - Final Approval of Policies 0131-Legislative/Policymaking, 0131.1-Technical Corrections, 5136-Wireless Communication Devices, 5500-Student Conduct, 5600-Student Discipline, 8330-Student Records, 9800-Charter Schools Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Action BACKGROUND and RATIONALE: The following policies are being brought for final approval. Policies 0131, 0131.1 and 8330 received tentative approval at the Regular School Board Meeting, October 13, 2025. Policies 5136, 5500, 5600, 9800 received tentative approval at the Regular School Board Meeting, October 27, 2025. All the policies were properly advertised. The revisions were from Neola updates or staff revisions. Neola updates to address Federal or State legislation, court decisions that may necessitate policy revisions and/or actions of agencies at either the Federal or State level. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Provide final approval of policies 0131-Legislative/Policymaking, 0131.1-Technical Corrections, 5136-Wireless Communication Devices, 5500-Student Conduct, 5600-Student Discipline, 8330-Student Records, 9800-Charter Schools 2. Do not provide final approval and make revisions to the policy or policies. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend the Board provide final approval of the policies as presented. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with final approval of the policies. DATA SOURCE: The policies were reviewed by members of staff and their teams. Please contact the Board Clerk at 352-253-6500 for any questions or comments. The proposed policy procedures can be found on the district website at: www.lake.k12.fl.us click on School Board tab then click on Proposed Policy Revisions. File Attachments Policy 0131-Legislative-Policymaking.pdf (398 KB) Policy 0131.1-Technical Corrections.pdf (64 KB) Policy 5136-Wireless Communication Devices.pdf (288 KB) Policy 5500-Student Conduct.pdf (316 KB) Policy 5600-Student Discipline.pdf (198 KB) Policy 8330-Student Records.pdf (1,167 KB) Policy 9800-Charter Schools.pdf (873 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation Motion by Stephanie Luke, second by Marc Dodd. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 12. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT Subject 12.01 Letters of Condolence Meeting Dec 8, 2025 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Letters of Condolence were sent to the family of: William "Bill" Barto, retired teacher, East Ridge High School, Karen Barto (spouse), retired teacher, Eustis Heights Elementary Charles Thompson, Jr., brother of Christi Lafond, Employment Screening and Public Records Specialist, Human Resources, brother-in-law of Mark Lafond, Digital Systems Architect, Information Technology Jaleigha Dunlap, daughter of Jessica Strauss, third-grade teacher, The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake. Family of Audrey Lawrence, Retired Teacher, South Lake High School. File Attachments 13. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS 14. ADJOURNMENT