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Board Meeting - Reorganization Meeting-Election Year 9:00AM

Tuesday, November 22, 2022 · School board meeting record

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Recorded votes

6 recorded votes3 split

Split votes (3)

Election of Vice-Chair

Motion: Motion to close nominations and name as Vice-Chair.

Moved by Lori Cunningham

Total

8

Yes
7
No
0
Absent
1

How they voted (8)

William Allenyes
Lori Cunninghamyes
Sara Beth Wyattyes
Kay Fieldsyes
Lisa Milleryes
Justin Sharplessyes
Rick Nolteyes
Sarah Fortneyabsent

Designation of time, date and place of School Board Meetings

Motion: Motion to hold Work Sessions on the second and fourth Tuesdays in the School Board Auditorium at 9:00 AM and 12:30 PM, respectively. School Board Meetings will be held on the fourth Tuesday at 5:00 PM in the School Board Auditorium located at 1915 S. Floral Avenue, Bartow, Fl.

Moved by Lori Cunningham · Seconded by Kay Fields

Total

8

Yes
7
No
0
Absent
1

How they voted (8)

William Allenyes
Lori Cunninghamyes
Sara Beth Wyattyes
Kay Fieldsyes
Lisa Milleryes
Justin Sharplessyes
Rick Nolteyes
Sarah Fortneyabsent

Resolution 2022/2023-6 Warrants Drawn Against School Funds

Motion: Motion to approve Resolution 2022/2023-6, authorizing Banks to honor and cash warrants signed by the Board Chair and Secretary to the School Board.

Moved by Kay Fields · Seconded by William Allen

Total

8

Yes
7
No
0
Absent
1

How they voted (8)

William Allenyes
Lori Cunninghamyes
Sara Beth Wyattyes
Kay Fieldsyes
Lisa Milleryes
Justin Sharplessyes
Rick Nolteyes
Sarah Fortneyabsent

A. Opening Items (1)

Voting yes on all of these (5)

Acceptance of the November 15, 2022 Election-Year Reorganization Agenda

Yes
5
No
0
Absent
0

C. Reorganization of the Board (2)

Election of Chairman

Yes
5
No
0
Absent
0
How they voted (5)

Proceedings of School Board Meetings

Yes
8
No
0
Absent
0
How they voted (8)
William Allenyes
Lori Cunninghamyes
Sarah Fortneyyes
Sara Beth Wyattyes
Kay Fieldsyes
Lisa Milleryes
Justin Sharplessyes
Rick Nolteyes

School district

People and votes

Kay Fields

School Board Member

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6 recorded votes

  1. Recorded voteItem A.3

    Acceptance of the November 15, 2022 Election-Year Reorganization Agenda - Voted yes on the motion “Motion to accept the November 15, 2022 Reorganization Agenda”; the record reports passed.

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  2. Recorded voteItem C.1

    Election of Chairman - Voted yes on the motion “Motion to close nominations and name, Sara Beth Wyatt as Board Chair.”; the record reports passed.

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  3. Recorded voteItem C.2

    Election of Vice-Chair - Voted yes on the motion “Motion to close nominations and name as Vice-Chair.”; the record reports passed.

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  4. Recorded voteItem C.3

    Designation of time, date and place of School Board Meetings - Voted yes on the motion “Motion to hold Work Sessions on the second and fourth Tuesdays in the School Board Auditorium at 9:00 AM and 12:30 PM, respectively. School Board Meetings will be held on the fourth Tuesday at 5:00 PM in the School Board Auditorium located at 1915 S. Floral Avenue, Bartow, Fl.”; the record reports passed.

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  5. Recorded voteItem C.4

    Resolution 2022/2023-6 Warrants Drawn Against School Funds - Voted yes on the motion “Motion to approve Resolution 2022/2023-6, authorizing Banks to honor and cash warrants signed by the Board Chair and Secretary to the School Board.”; the record reports passed.

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  6. Recorded voteItem C.5

    Proceedings of School Board Meetings - Voted yes on the motion “Motion to approve that School Board Meetings will be held in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order, Revised and Rules of the Administrative Procedures Act.”; the record reports passed.

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3 Tuesday, November 22, 2022 Board Meeting - Reorganization Meeting-Election Year 9:00AM 9:00AM The School Board of Polk County, Florida 1915 S. Floral Ave Bartow, FL 33830 A. Opening Items Subject 1. Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Nov 22, 2022 - Board Meeting - Reorganization Meeting-Election Year 9:00AM Category A. Opening Items Type Procedural SUBMITTED BY : BACKGROUND INFORMATION : File Attachments Subject 2. Call To Order Meeting Nov 22, 2022 - Board Meeting - Reorganization Meeting-Election Year 9:00AM Category A. Opening Items Type SUBMITTED BY : BACKGROUND INFORMATION : File Attachments Subject 3. Acceptance of the November 15, 2022 Election-Year Reorganization Agenda Meeting Nov 22, 2022 - Board Meeting - Reorganization Meeting-Election Year 9:00AM Category A. Opening Items Type Action Recommended Action Motion to accept the November 15, 2022 Reorganization Agenda SUBMITTED BY : Yvette Vega, Executive Assistant, School Board Office 863-534-0529 BACKGROUND INFORMATION : File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to accept the November 15, 2022 Reorganization Agenda Motion by Lori Cunningham, second by William Allen. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Aye: William Allen, Lori Cunningham, Sara Beth Wyatt, Kay Fields, Lisa Miller B. Oath of Office Subject 1. Rick Nolte, School Board Member District 3 Meeting Nov 22, 2022 - Board Meeting - Reorganization Meeting-Election Year 9:00AM Category B. Oath of Office Type Information DESCRIPTION: Rick Nolte will receive the Oath of Office from Wes Bridges. CONTACT: Yvette Vega, Executive Assistant, School Board Office 863-534-0529 POWERPOINT Presentation: Yes or No FINANCIAL IMPACT: Amount: Funds Reservation Number or Requisition Number: Cost Center: Fund: Functional Area: GL: File Attachments Subject 2. Kay Fields, School Board Member District 5 Meeting Nov 22, 2022 - Board Meeting - Reorganization Meeting-Election Year 9:00AM Category B. Oath of Office Type Information DESCRIPTION: Mrs. Kay Fields will receive the Oath of Office from Reverend Dorian Harris CONTACT: Yvette Vega, Executive Assistant, School Board Office 863-534-0529 POWERPOINT Presentation: Yes or No FINANCIAL IMPACT: Amount: Funds Reservation Number or Requisition Number: Cost Center: Fund: Functional Area: GL: File Attachments Subject 3. Justin Sharpless, School Board Member District 6 Meeting Nov 22, 2022 - Board Meeting - Reorganization Meeting-Election Year 9:00AM Category B. Oath of Office Type Information DESCRIPTION: Mr. Sharpless will receive the Oath of Office from The Honorable Richard Williams. CONTACT: POWERPOINT Presentation: Yes or No FINANCIAL IMPACT: Amount: Funds Reservation Number or Requisition Number: Cost Center: Fund: Functional Area: GL: File Attachments Subject 4. Lisa Miller, School Board Member District 7 Meeting Nov 22, 2022 - Board Meeting - Reorganization Meeting-Election Year 9:00AM Category B. Oath of Office Type Information DESCRIPTION: Ms. Lisa Miller will receive the Oath of Office from Reverend Sizemore. CONTACT: POWERPOINT Presentation: Yes or No FINANCIAL IMPACT: Amount: Funds Reservation Number or Requisition Number: Cost Center: Fund: Functional Area: GL: File Attachments C. Reorganization of the Board Subject 1. Election of Chairman Meeting Nov 22, 2022 - Board Meeting - Reorganization Meeting-Election Year 9:00AM Category C. Reorganization of the Board Type Action Recommended Action Motion to close nominations and name Sara Beth Wyatt, as Board Chair. DESCRIPTION: Superintendent Heid will open the floor for nominations. After all nominations for Chairman are made, she will ask for a motion to close nominations. A roll call vote, by district, will follow beginning with the first candidate nominated. If there is a majority for the first nominee, the election of a Board Chair will be complete. If there is not a majority, there will be a roll call vote for the second nominee. The process will continue until a Board Chair is elected by a majority vote. The same process will be used in the election of the Vice-Chair CONTACT: Yvette Vega, Executive Assistant, School Board Office 863-534-0529 POWERPOINT Presentation: Yes or No FINANCIAL IMPACT: Amount: Funds Reservation Number or Requisition Number: Cost Center: Fund: Functional Area: GL: File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to close nominations and name, Sara Beth Wyatt as Board Chair. Motion by Lori Cunningham, second by Lisa Miller. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Aye: William Allen, Lori Cunningham, Sara Beth Wyatt, Kay Fields, Lisa Miller Subject 2. Election of Vice-Chair Meeting Nov 22, 2022 - Board Meeting - Reorganization Meeting-Election Year 9:00AM Category C. Reorganization of the Board Type Action Recommended Action Motion to close nominations and name William Allen as Vice-Chair. DESCRIPTION: Superintendent Heid will open the floor for nominations. After all nominations for Vice Chair are made, he will ask for a motion to close nominations. A roll call vote, by district, will follow beginning with the first candidate nominated. If there is a majority for the first nominee, the election of a Board Chair will be complete. If there is not a majority, there will be a roll call vote for the second nominee. The process will continue until a Vice Chair is elected by a majority vote. CONTACT: POWERPOINT Presentation: Yes or No FINANCIAL IMPACT: Amount: Funds Reservation Number or Requisition Number: Cost Center: Fund: Functional Area: GL: File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to close nominations and name as Vice-Chair. Motion by Lori Cunningham, second NONE. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Aye: William Allen, Lori Cunningham, Sara Beth Wyatt, Kay Fields, Lisa Miller, Justin Sharpless, Rick Nolte Not Present at Vote: Sarah Fortney Subject 3. Designation of time, date and place of School Board Meetings Meeting Nov 22, 2022 - Board Meeting - Reorganization Meeting-Election Year 9:00AM Category C. Reorganization of the Board Type Action Recommended Action Motion to hold Work Sessions on the second and fourth Tuesdays in the School Board Auditorium at 9:00 AM and 12:30 PM, respectively. School Board Meetings will be held on the fourth Tuesday at 5:00 PM in the School Board Auditorium located at 1915 S. Floral Avenue, Bartow, Fl. DESCRIPTION: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that Work Sessions be held on the second and fourth Tuesdays in the School Board Auditorium at 9:00 AM and 12:30 PM, respectively. School Board Meetings will be held on the fourth Tuesday at 5:00 PM in the School Board Auditorium located at 1915 S. Floral Avenue, Bartow, Fl. Additional meetings of the School Board will be scheduled as needed. CONTACT: Yvette Vega, Executive Assistant, Board Members Tel: 863-534-0529 POWERPOINT Presentation: Yes or No FINANCIAL IMPACT: Amount: Funds Reservation Number or Requisition Number: Cost Center: Fund: Functional Area: GL: File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to hold Work Sessions on the second and fourth Tuesdays in the School Board Auditorium at 9:00 AM and 12:30 PM, respectively. School Board Meetings will be held on the fourth Tuesday at 5:00 PM in the School Board Auditorium located at 1915 S. Floral Avenue, Bartow, Fl. Motion by Lori Cunningham, second by Kay Fields. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Aye: William Allen, Lori Cunningham, Sara Beth Wyatt, Kay Fields, Lisa Miller, Justin Sharpless, Rick Nolte Not Present at Vote: Sarah Fortney Subject 4. Resolution 2022/2023-6 Warrants Drawn Against School Funds Meeting Nov 22, 2022 - Board Meeting - Reorganization Meeting-Election Year 9:00AM Category C. Reorganization of the Board Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve Resolution 2022/2023-6, authorizing Banks to honor and cash warrants signed by the Board Chair and Secretary to the School Board. DESCRIPTION: Resolution - : Authorizing Warrants Drawn Against School Funds when signed by the Chair and the Secretary to the School Board. CONTACT: Sara Beth Wyatt, Board Chair Yvette Vega, Executive Assistant Tel: 863-534-0529 POWERPOINT Presentation: Yes or No FINANCIAL IMPACT: Amount: Funds Reservation Number or Requisition Number: Cost Center: Fund: Functional Area: GL: File Attachments Reorg Resolution 20222023 6.pdf (38 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve Resolution 2022/2023-6, authorizing Banks to honor and cash warrants signed by the Board Chair and Secretary to the School Board. Motion by Kay Fields, second by William Allen. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Aye: William Allen, Lori Cunningham, Sara Beth Wyatt, Kay Fields, Lisa Miller, Justin Sharpless, Rick Nolte Not Present at Vote: Sarah Fortney Subject 5. Proceedings of School Board Meetings Meeting Nov 22, 2022 - Board Meeting - Reorganization Meeting-Election Year 9:00AM Category C. Reorganization of the Board Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve that School Board Meetings will be held in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order, Revised and Rules of the Administrative Procedures Act. DESCRIPTION: That the School Board Meetings will be held in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order, Revised and Rules of the Administrative Procedures Act. CONTACT: Sara Beth Wyatt, Chair 863-534-0529 POWERPOINT Presentation: Yes or No FINANCIAL IMPACT: Amount: Funds Reservation Number or Requisition Number: Cost Center: Fund: Functional Area: GL: File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to approve that School Board Meetings will be held in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order, Revised and Rules of the Administrative Procedures Act. Motion by Lori Cunningham, second by Kay Fields. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Aye: William Allen, Lori Cunningham, Sarah Fortney, Sara Beth Wyatt, Kay Fields, Lisa Miller, Justin Sharpless, Rick Nolte D. Superintendent's Report Subject 1. Report by Superintendent Meeting Nov 22, 2022 - Board Meeting - Reorganization Meeting-Election Year 9:00AM Category D. Superintendent's Report Type SUBMITTED BY : BACKGROUND INFORMATION : File Attachments E. Board Members' Reports Subject 1. William Allen, District 1 Meeting Nov 22, 2022 - Board Meeting - Reorganization Meeting-Election Year 9:00AM Category E. Board Members' Reports Type SUBMITTED BY : BACKGROUND INFORMATION : File Attachments Subject 2. Lori Cunningham, District 2 Meeting Nov 22, 2022 - Board Meeting - Reorganization Meeting-Election Year 9:00AM Category E. Board Members' Reports Type SUBMITTED BY : BACKGROUND INFORMATION : File Attachments Subject 3. Rick Nolte, District 3 Meeting Nov 22, 2022 - Board Meeting - Reorganization Meeting-Election Year 9:00AM Category E. Board Members' Reports Type SUBMITTED BY : BACKGROUND INFORMATION : File Attachments Subject 4. Sara Beth Wyatt, District 4 Meeting Nov 22, 2022 - Board Meeting - Reorganization Meeting-Election Year 9:00AM Category E. Board Members' Reports Type SUBMITTED BY : BACKGROUND INFORMATION : File Attachments Subject 5. Kay Fields, District 5 Meeting Nov 22, 2022 - Board Meeting - Reorganization Meeting-Election Year 9:00AM Category E. Board Members' Reports Type SUBMITTED BY : BACKGROUND INFORMATION : File Attachments Subject 6. Justin Sharpless, District 6 Meeting Nov 22, 2022 - Board Meeting - Reorganization Meeting-Election Year 9:00AM Category E. Board Members' Reports Type SUBMITTED BY : BACKGROUND INFORMATION : File Attachments Subject 7. Lisa Miller, District 7 Meeting Nov 22, 2022 - Board Meeting - Reorganization Meeting-Election Year 9:00AM Category E. Board Members' Reports Type SUBMITTED BY : BACKGROUND INFORMATION : File Attachments F. Meeting Closing Subject 1. Adjournment Meeting Nov 22, 2022 - Board Meeting - Reorganization Meeting-Election Year 9:00AM Category F. Meeting Closing Type SUBMITTED BY : BACKGROUND INFORMATION : File Attachments

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