Board Meeting

4 Tuesday, December 9, 2025 Board Meeting THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY “Transforming Today’s Learners into Tomorrow’s Leaders” GARLAND BOGGUS BOARD ROOM 426 SCHOOL STREET SEBRING, FLORIDA 33870 5:30 p.m. (or as soon thereafter as may be practicable) PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES This is a public meeting. If a person wishes to speak to the Board regarding an issue not on the agenda, please fill out a petition card located in the lobby and present it to the Board Secretary prior to the meeting. Items on Consent Agenda will be voted on for approval by the Board in a single motion. Individual consent items may be removed and placed as an Action item at the request of any member of the Board prior to the adoption of the agenda. 1. OPENING ITEMS Subject A. Call to order and roll call of members Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments Subject B. Highlands Highlights Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments Subject C. Public Comments for Items not on the Agenda Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments Subject D. School Board Member Committee Report Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type Presentation File Attachments Subject E. Superintendent's Report Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments 2. ADOPT THE AGENDA 3. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Subject A. Consider approval of minutes of the November 11, 2025 Reorganizational Meeting, Leasing Coporation Meeting, Notice of Rule Development and Public Workshop, and the Regular Board Meeting Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 3. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Type Action Consent Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Dr. Brenda Longshore Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Goal Assignment: Goal 4: Communications and Engagement Description: Minutes submitted from the previous meeting(s)/workshop(s) pursuant to Florida Statute 1001.42 Financial Impact: Revenue Source: No associated cost Estimated Amount: 0 Contact: Dr. Brenda Longshore File Attachments 11-11-25 reorganizational meeting.pdf (70 KB) 11-11-25 Leasing Corporation meeting.pdf (59 KB) 11-11-25 policy workshop.pdf (63 KB) 11-11-25 board meeting.pdf (111 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts 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 B. Consider approval budget amendments month ending October 31, 2025. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 3. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Type Action Consent Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Anjelica Tinajero. Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Goal Assignment: Goal 5: Operational and Fiscal Effectiveness and Efficiency Description: Budget revisions are used to increase revenue or expenditure authority from the original budget, while budget amendments/transfers simply reallocate existing funds without changing the total budget. These adjustments ensure expenditures are coded correctly, align budgets with actual operations, and maintain compliance with state and district guidelines. Financial Impact: Revenue Source: No associated cost Estimated Amount: 0 Contact: Anjelica Tinajero File Attachments Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts 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 C. Consider Approval to declare the Tangible Personal Property items shown as surplus and to remove these items from the TTP database. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 3. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Type Action Consent Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Stephanie Hanks. Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Goal Assignment: Goal 5- Operational and Fiscal Effectiveness and Efficiency Description: Pursuant to Board Policy 7310 - Disposition of Surplus Property and F.S. 274.05 and 274.06, the School Board requires the Superintendent to review the property of the District periodically and to dispose of that material and equipment which is no longer usable. Financial Impact: Revenue Source: No associated cost. Estimated Amount $0 Contact: Mike Floyd File Attachments Tangible Personal Property .pdf (173 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts 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. 4. ACTION ITEMS Subject A. Approve Consent Agenda Items Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 4. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented or revised Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments Subject B. Consider approval of the Superintendent's recommendation for personnel Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 4. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Dr. Carla Ball, Director of Human Resources Mr. Martin moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Goal Assignment: Goal 3 - Recruitment and Retention of Quality Staff Description: Florida Statutes, State Board Rules and School Board of Highlands County Board Policies require Board action regarding decisions and recommendations of the Superintendent related to personnel matters. Financial Impact: Revenue Source: Board approved budgets Estimated Amount: Salaries are determined according to the board-approved salary schedule and personnel allocations. Contact: Dr. Carla Ball, Human Resources File Attachments 120925.pdf (141 KB) Subject C. Consider approval of of Expulsions/Academy Placements Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 4. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted John Varady, Coordinator of Safety and Security Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mrs. Radonski seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Goal Assignment: N/A Description: SBHC2526-024 Drug Use/Possession SBHC2526-047 Drug Use/Possession SBHC2526-051 Sexual Harassment SBHC2526-052 Drug Use/Possession SBHC2526-056 Defiance of Authority SBHC2526-057 Drug Use/Possession SBHC2526-058 Simple Battery SBHC2526-059 Defiance of Authority-Excessive OSS SBHC2526-060 Alcohol SBHC2526-061 Alcohol SBHC2526-062 Alcohol SBHC2526-065 Disruptive Behavior-Excessive OSS SBHC2526-066 Drug Use/Possession SBHC2526-068 Drug Use/Possession SBHC2526-070 Drug Distribution SBHC2526-071 Drug Use/Possession SBHC2526-073 Drug Use/Possession SBHC2526-074 Drug Use/Possession SBHC2526-076 Defiance of Authority Financial Impact: Revenue Source: No associated cost Estimated Amount: 0 Contact: John Varady File Attachments Subject D. Consider approval of agreement between the School Board of Highlands County and Centegix Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 4. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by John Varady, Coordinator of Safety and Security Mrs. Radonski moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Goal Assignment: Goal 5 Description: Renewal contract with the current Alyssa's Alert vendor (Centegix) to include upgrading the platform, installation, training, and shipping costs. Financial Impact: Revenue Source: Half Cent Sales Tax Estimated Amount: Year 1 cost $109,952.00 - Total 5-year Term: $781,400.00 Contact: John Varady File Attachments Addendum.pdf (188 KB) Subject E. Review/discuss previously declined Hardship Out of Zone appeals pursuant to the School Board of Highlands County Student Assignment, Enrollment and Choice Plan. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 4. ACTION ITEMS Type Mrs. Radonski moved to approve assignment to Avon Elementary School. There being no second, motion failed. Waiver remains denied. Goal Assignment: N/A Description: As per the Board Approved Student Assignment, Enrollment and Choice Plan, if a Hardship Out of Zone Transfer application is denied, the parent(s)/legal guardian(s) may request an appeal to the Board. Financial Impact: Revenue Source: N/A Estimated Amount: No impact. Contact: Melissa Blackman, Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services File Attachments Subject F. Consider approval of agreement between DeSoto County School Board and Highlands County, Glades, Hardee, Hendry and Okeechobee County School Boards for RLATS Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 4. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Director of Exceptional Student Education Dr. Rubie Kauffman Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mrs. Radonski seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Goal Assignment: Goal 1 Academic Success Description: Regional Local Assistive Technology Specialist supports district and school staff in conducting assistive and instructional technology assesments for ESE students, and supports the use of assistive technology in the classroom. Financial Impact: Board Approved ESE Budget Estimated Amount: - $2,531.00 Contact- Dr. Rubie Kauffman Exceptional Student Education File Attachments RLATS Letter of Agreement 2025-2026.BA.pdf (680 KB) FDLRS RLATS DeSoto (26C098) signed.pdf (1,080 KB) Subject G. Consider Approval Monthly Financial Statement Ending October 31, 2025 Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 4. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Stephanie Hanks. Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. GOAL ASSIGNMENT: GOAL 5- Operational and Fiscal Effectiveness and Efficiency Description: Financial Summary for the month of October. Financial Impact: Revenue Source: N/A Estimated Amount: N/A CONTACT: STEPHANIE HANKS File Attachments OCTOBER FINANCIALS.pdf (149 KB) Subject H. Consider approval to award contract for End Suction Pumps Pre-Purchase Specifications for Lake Placid Elementary School to Integrated Cooling Solutions SBHC2526-02 Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 4. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Anjelica Tinajero. Mr. Whidden moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Goal Assignment: Goal 5: Operational and Fiscal Effectiveness and Efficiency Description: Bid for End Suction Pumps Pre-Purchase Specifications for Lake Placid Elementary School SHBC2526-02 Financial Impact: Revenue Source: Half-Cent Sales Tax Estimated Amount: $16,750 Contact: Anjelica Tinajero File Attachments SBHC2526-02 Lake Placid ES Pre-Purchase (Pumps).pdf (1,320 KB) Subject I. Consider approval to award contract for Variable Frequency Drives Pre-Purchase Specifications for Lake Placid Elementary School to Daikin Applied Central and West Coast Florida SBHC2526-03 Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 4. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Anjelica Tinajero. Mrs. Radonski moved to approve. Mrs. Howerton seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Goal Assignment: Goal 5: Operational and Fiscal Effectiveness and Efficiency Description: Bid for Variable Frequency Drives Pre-Purchase Specifications for Lake Placid Elementary School SBHC2526-03 Financial Impact: Revenue Source: Half-Cent Sales Tax Estimated Amount: $15,260 Contact: Anjelica Tinajero File Attachments SBHC2526-03 Lake Placid ES Pre-Purchase (VFDs).pdf (1,335 KB) Subject J. Consider approval to award contract for Air Cooled Scroll Chiller Pre-Purchase Specifications for Avon Elementary School to Daikin Applied Central and West Coast Florida SBHC2526-04 Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 4. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Anjelica Tinajero. Mrs. Radonski moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Goal Assignment: Goal 5: Operational and Fiscal Effectiveness and Efficiency Description: Bid for Air Cooled Scroll Chiller Pre-Purchase Specifications for Avon Elementary School BHCD2526-04 Financial Impact: Revenue Source: Half-Cent Sales Tax Estimated Amount: $49,498 Contact: Anjelica Tinajero File Attachments SBHC2526-04 Avon Park ES Pre-Purchase Package (Chillers) (1).pdf (1,341 KB) 5. BOARD POLICIES - Mrs. Howerton moved to approve to advertise for adoption agenda items 5A-5JJ . Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Subject A. Authorize advertisement to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 0124 - Standards of Ethical Conduct for Members of the School Board Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 5. BOARD POLICIES - Mrs. Howerton moved to approve to advertise for adoption agenda items 5A-5JJ . Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Type File Attachments 0124 - Standards of Ethical Conduct for Members of the School Board.pdf (123 KB) Subject B. Authorize advertisement to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 1120 - Employment of Administrators Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 5. BOARD POLICIES - Mrs. Howerton moved to approve to advertise for adoption agenda items 5A-5JJ . Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Type File Attachments 1120 - Employment of Administrators.pdf (94 KB) Subject C. Authorize advertisement to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 1121.01 - Background Screening and Employment History Checks of Administrators Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 5. BOARD POLICIES - Mrs. Howerton moved to approve to advertise for adoption agenda items 5A-5JJ . Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Type File Attachments 1121.01 - Background Screening and Employment History Checks of Administrators.pdf (109 KB) Subject D. Authorize advertisement to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 1210 - Standards of Ethical Conduct for Administrators Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 5. BOARD POLICIES - Mrs. Howerton moved to approve to advertise for adoption agenda items 5A-5JJ . Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Type File Attachments 1210 - Standards of Ethical Conduct for Administrators.pdf (154 KB) Subject E. Authorize advertisement to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 1242 - Professional Learning for Administrators Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 5. BOARD POLICIES - Mrs. Howerton moved to approve to advertise for adoption agenda items 5A-5JJ . Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Type File Attachments 1242 - Professional Learning for Administrators.pdf (123 KB) Subject F. Authorize advertisement to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 2215 - Program of Instruction Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 5. BOARD POLICIES - Mrs. Howerton moved to approve to advertise for adoption agenda items 5A-5JJ . Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Type File Attachments 2215 - Program of Instruction.pdf (154 KB) Subject G. Authorize advertisement to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 2260 - Nondiscrimination and Access to Equal Educational Opportunity Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 5. BOARD POLICIES - Mrs. Howerton moved to approve to advertise for adoption agenda items 5A-5JJ . Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Type File Attachments 2260 - Nondiscrimination and Access to Equal Educational Opportunity.pdf (144 KB) Subject H. Authorize advertisement to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 2410 - School Health Services Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 5. BOARD POLICIES - Mrs. Howerton moved to approve to advertise for adoption agenda items 5A-5JJ . Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Type File Attachments 2410 - School Health Services.pdf (111 KB) Subject I. Authorize advertisement to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 2417 - Comprehensive Health Education Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 5. BOARD POLICIES - Mrs. Howerton moved to approve to advertise for adoption agenda items 5A-5JJ . Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Type File Attachments 2417 - Comprehensive Health Education.pdf (102 KB) Subject J. Authorize advertisement to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 2431 - Interscholastic Athletics Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 5. BOARD POLICIES - Mrs. Howerton moved to approve to advertise for adoption agenda items 5A-5JJ . Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Type File Attachments 2431 - Interscholastic Athletics.pdf (124 KB) Subject K. Authorize advertisement to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 2431.01 - Participation by Transfer Students Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 5. BOARD POLICIES - Mrs. Howerton moved to approve to advertise for adoption agenda items 5A-5JJ . Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Type File Attachments 2431.01 - Participation by Transfer Students.pdf (98 KB) Subject L. Authorize advertisement to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 3120 - Employment of Instructional Staff Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 5. BOARD POLICIES - Mrs. Howerton moved to approve to advertise for adoption agenda items 5A-5JJ . Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Type File Attachments 3120 - Employment of Instructional Staff.pdf (112 KB) Subject M. Authorize advertisement to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 3121.01 - Background Screening and Employment History Checks of Instructional Staff Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 5. BOARD POLICIES - Mrs. Howerton moved to approve to advertise for adoption agenda items 5A-5JJ . Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Type File Attachments 3121.01 - Background Screening and Employment History Checks of Instructional Staff.pdf (107 KB) Subject N. Authorize advertisement to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 3130 - Appointment, Assignment, Transfer, and Promotion of Instructional Staff Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 5. BOARD POLICIES - Mrs. Howerton moved to approve to advertise for adoption agenda items 5A-5JJ . Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Type File Attachments 3130 - Appointment, Assignment, Transfer, and Promotion of Instructional Staff.pdf (125 KB) Subject O. Authorize advertisement to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 3210 - Standards of Ethical Conduct Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 5. BOARD POLICIES - Mrs. Howerton moved to approve to advertise for adoption agenda items 5A-5JJ . Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Type File Attachments 3210 - Standards of Ethical Conduct.pdf (154 KB) Subject P. Authorize advertisement to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 3242 - Professional Learning Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 5. BOARD POLICIES - Mrs. Howerton moved to approve to advertise for adoption agenda items 5A-5JJ . Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Type File Attachments 3242 - Professional Learning.pdf (130 KB) Subject Q. Authorize advertisement to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 3410 - Compensation Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 5. BOARD POLICIES - Mrs. Howerton moved to approve to advertise for adoption agenda items 5A-5JJ . Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Type File Attachments 3410 - Compensation.pdf (130 KB) Subject R. Authorize advertisement to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 4120 - Employment of Support Staff Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 5. BOARD POLICIES - Mrs. Howerton moved to approve to advertise for adoption agenda items 5A-5JJ . Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Type File Attachments 4120 - Employment of Support Staff.pdf (101 KB) Subject S. Authorize advertisement to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 4121.01 - Background Screening and Employment History Checks Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 5. BOARD POLICIES - Mrs. Howerton moved to approve to advertise for adoption agenda items 5A-5JJ . Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Type File Attachments 4121.01 - Background Screening and Employment History Checks.pdf (108 KB) Subject T. Authorize advertisement to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 4210 - Standards of Ethical Conduct Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 5. BOARD POLICIES - Mrs. Howerton moved to approve to advertise for adoption agenda items 5A-5JJ . Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Type File Attachments 4210 - Standards of Ethical Conduct.pdf (144 KB) Subject U. Authorize advertisement to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 4242 - Professional Learning - Support Staff Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 5. BOARD POLICIES - Mrs. Howerton moved to approve to advertise for adoption agenda items 5A-5JJ . Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Type File Attachments 4242 - Professional Learning - Support Staff.pdf (101 KB) Subject V. Authorize advertisement to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 5136 - Wireless Communication Devices Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 5. BOARD POLICIES - Mrs. Howerton moved to approve to advertise for adoption agenda items 5A-5JJ . Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Type File Attachments 5136 - Wireless Communication Devices.pdf (118 KB) Subject W. Authorize advertisement to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 5223 - Absences for Religious Instruction Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 5. BOARD POLICIES - Mrs. Howerton moved to approve to advertise for adoption agenda items 5A-5JJ . Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Type File Attachments 5223 - Absences for Religious Instruction.pdf (86 KB) Subject X. Authorize advertisement to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 5330.01 - Self-Administered Medication and Ephinephrine Use Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 5. BOARD POLICIES - Mrs. Howerton moved to approve to advertise for adoption agenda items 5A-5JJ . Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Type File Attachments 5330.01 - Self-Administered Medication and Ephinephrine Use.pdf (114 KB) Subject Y. Authorize advertisement to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 5500 - Student Conduct Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 5. BOARD POLICIES - Mrs. Howerton moved to approve to advertise for adoption agenda items 5A-5JJ . Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Type File Attachments 5500 - Student Conduct.pdf (118 KB) Subject Z. Authorize advertisement to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 5514 - Use of Bicycles Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 5. BOARD POLICIES - Mrs. Howerton moved to approve to advertise for adoption agenda items 5A-5JJ . Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Type File Attachments 5514 - Use of Bicycles.pdf (96 KB) Subject AA. Authorize advertisement to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 5530 - Drug Prevention Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 5. BOARD POLICIES - Mrs. Howerton moved to approve to advertise for adoption agenda items 5A-5JJ . Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Type File Attachments 5530 - Drug Prevention.pdf (99 KB) Subject BB. Authorize advertisement to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 6661 - Instructional Materials Allocation Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 5. BOARD POLICIES - Mrs. Howerton moved to approve to advertise for adoption agenda items 5A-5JJ . Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Type File Attachments 6661 - Instructional Materials Allocation.pdf (113 KB) Subject CC. Authorize advertisement to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 7450 - Property Inventory Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 5. BOARD POLICIES - Mrs. Howerton moved to approve to advertise for adoption agenda items 5A-5JJ . Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Type File Attachments 7450 - Property Inventory.pdf (99 KB) Subject DD. Authorize advertisement to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 8420 - Emergency Management, Emergency Preparedness, and Emergency Response Agencies Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 5. BOARD POLICIES - Mrs. Howerton moved to approve to advertise for adoption agenda items 5A-5JJ . Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Type File Attachments 8420 - Emergency Management, Emergency Preparedness, and Emergency Response Agencies.pdf (135 KB) Subject EE. Authorize advertisement to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 8452 - Automated External Defibrillators (AED) Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 5. BOARD POLICIES - Mrs. Howerton moved to approve to advertise for adoption agenda items 5A-5JJ . Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Type File Attachments 8452 - Automated External Defibrillators (AED).pdf (101 KB) Subject FF. Authorize advertisement to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 8462 - Student Abuse, Abandonment, and Neglect Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 5. BOARD POLICIES - Mrs. Howerton moved to approve to advertise for adoption agenda items 5A-5JJ . Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Type File Attachments 8462 - Student Abuse, Abandonment, and Neglect.pdf (119 KB) Subject GG. Authorize advertisement to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 8475 - Criminal Background Screening for Contractor Access Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 5. BOARD POLICIES - Mrs. Howerton moved to approve to advertise for adoption agenda items 5A-5JJ . Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Type File Attachments 8475 - Criminal Background Screening for Contractor Access.pdf (127 KB) Subject HH. Authorize advertisement to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 9200 - Volunteers Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 5. BOARD POLICIES - Mrs. Howerton moved to approve to advertise for adoption agenda items 5A-5JJ . Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Type File Attachments 9200 - Volunteers.pdf (140 KB) Subject II. Authorize advertisement to consider adoption of the revisions to School Board Policy 9800 - Charter Schools Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 5. BOARD POLICIES - Mrs. Howerton moved to approve to advertise for adoption agenda items 5A-5JJ . Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Type File Attachments 9800 - Charter Schools.pdf (152 KB) Subject JJ. Authorize advertisement to consider adoption of the revisions to the Student Progression Plan Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Board Meeting Category 5. BOARD POLICIES - Mrs. Howerton moved to approve to advertise for adoption agenda items 5A-5JJ . Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Type File Attachments 6. EMERGENCY ITEMS 7. HCEA/HCESPA MEMBERS' COMMENTS 8. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY COMMENTS 9. BOARD MEMBER'S COMMENTS 10. ADJOURNMENT 11. 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