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4 Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Board meeting 'This is a public meeting' THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY 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 If a person wishes to speak to the Board regarding an issue, please fill out a petition card located in the lobby and present it to the Board Secretary prior to the meeting. 1. OPENING ITEMS Subject A. Call to order and roll call of members Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Board meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments Subject B. Character Word/Program: 'Compassion' presented by Cracker Trail Elementary School Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Board meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments Subject C. Highlands Highlights Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Board meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments Subject D. Recognitions: Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Board meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type Presentation File Attachments Subject E. Curriculum presentation Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Board meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments Subject F. School Board Member committee reports Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Board meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments Subject G. Presentation of petition, comments, concern or report Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Board meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments Subject H. Superintendent's Report Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Board meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments 2. ADOPT THE AGENDA 3. CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION Subject A. Consider approval of out-of-state travel for Donna Garcia to attend the Southeast iReady Impact in Action Forum in Atlanta, GA., on March 4-5, 2025. Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Board meeting Category 3. CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION Type Action Consent Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Donna Garcia, Executive Director, Heartland Educational Consortium. Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Name of Employee: Donna Garcia Position: Executive Director Dates of Travel: March 4, 2025 to March 5, 2025 Destination: Atlanta, Georgia Purpose of Travel: Invitation to the Southeast iReady Impact in Action Forum with Dr. John Hattie Agenda (content information): Documents attached Projected Expenditures: Registration fee of $595.00 will cover the event, airfare, hotel, and meals during the event Source of Funding: HEC's budget will cover the registration fee File Attachments Agenda - Out-of-State Travel to Atlanta, GA.pdf (4,954 KB) HEC Board of Directors Approval - Out-of-State Travel.pdf (1,384 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 of out of state travel for Spring recruiting events Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Board meeting Category 3. CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION Type Action Consent Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Dr. Carla Ball Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 24-25 Spring Recruiting Proposal.pdf (126 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 C. Consider approval of minutes of the January 28 and 29 Facility Walkthroughs, and the February 4, 2025 workshop and board meeting Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Board meeting Category 3. CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments Minutes.pdf (200 KB) 4. CONSENT AGENDA - LEGAL 5. CONSENT AGENDA - POLICIES 6. CONSENT AGENDA - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Subject A. Consider approval of out-of-state travel for Megan Foster, Certified Vet Assisting Instructor, APHS- Dallas, Texas- One Heard Education Symposium June 23- June 29, 2025 Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Board meeting Category 6. CONSENT AGENDA - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Type Action Consent Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Danielle Erwin Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments OOS FT APHS M. Foster-One Herd2025.pdf (1,431 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 of out-of-state travel- New York City, Sebring High School Chorus March 25, 2026-March 29, 2026 Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Board meeting Category 6. CONSENT AGENDA - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Type Action Consent Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Danielle Erwin Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments SHS OOS FT CHOIR NY 2026.pdf (302 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. 7. CONSENT AGENDA - BUSINESS OPERATIONS Subject A. Consider approval of budget amendments second quarter of 2024/2025. Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Board meeting Category 7. CONSENT AGENDA - BUSINESS OPERATIONS Type Action Consent Recommended Action Motion to approve item as presented. Submitted by Anjelica Tinajero. Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments Budget Revisions 2nd Quarter.pdf (1,590 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 second quarter financial statements Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Board meeting Category 7. CONSENT AGENDA - BUSINESS OPERATIONS 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. File Attachments 2ND QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT.pdf (115 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. 8. ACTION - APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 9. ACTION - ADMINISTRATION Subject A. Consider approval of the Superintendent's recommendation for personnel. Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Board meeting Category 9. ACTION - ADMINISTRATION Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Dr. Carla Ball Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Dr. Durrance seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 021825.pdf (128 KB) Subject B. Consider Approval of Expulsions and Expunge Expulsion Records. Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Board meeting Category 9. ACTION - ADMINISTRATION Type Action Recommended Action Consider Approval of Expulsions and Expunge Expulsion records as Presented by Mr. Timothy Leeseberg. Mr. Martin moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. SBHC2425-67 Distribution SBHC2425-73 Drug Use/Possession SBHC2425-75 Battery on SB Employee SBHC2425-77 Defiance of Authority SBHC2425-78 Weapons Possession SBHC2425-79 Excessive Referrals SBHC2425-80 Threat SBHC2425-81 Battery on SB Employee SBHC2425-82 Defiance of Authority SBHC2425-83 Drug Use/Possession SBHC2425-85 Defiance of Authority SBHC2425-86 Drug Use/Possession SBHC2425-87 Drug Use/Possession SBHC2425-88 Drug Use/Possession SBHC2425-89 Drug Use/Possession SBHC2425-90 Drug Use/Possession To Be Expunged: SBHC2324-050 Threat/Intimidation SBHC2324-109 Inappropriate Behavior SBHC2324-152 Drug Use/Possesion SBHC2324-163 Drug Use/Possession SBHC2324-168 Drug Sale/Distribution SBHC2324-172 Excessive Referrals SBHC2425-011 Threat on SB Employee SBHC2425-014 Alcohol SBHC2425-020 Alcohol File Attachments 10. ACTION - LEGAL 11. ACTION - POLICIES Subject A. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of School Board Policy 2421 - Career and Technical Education Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Action Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Dr. Durrance seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 2421 - Career and Technical Education revised Feb 4, 2025.pdf (154 KB) Subject B. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of School Board Policy 2440 - Summer Program Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Dr. Durrance seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 2440 - Summer Program.pdf (91 KB) Subject C. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of School Board Policy 2460 - Exceptional Student Education Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Dr. Durrance seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 2460 - Exceptional Student Education.pdf (145 KB) Subject D. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of School Board Policy 2520 - Selection and Adoption of Instructional Materials from State-Adopted List Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Dr. Durrance seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 2520 - Selection and Adoption of Instructional Materials from State-Adopted List.pdf (157 KB) Subject E. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of School Board Policy 2521 - Instructional Materials Program for Materials Reviewed and Approved Through District Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Dr. Durrance seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 2521 - Instructional Materials Program for Materials Reviewed and Approved Through District.pdf (216 KB) Subject F. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of School Board Policy 2522 - Challenges to Adoption or Use of Instructional, Library, or Reading List Materials Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Dr. Durrance seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 2522 - Challenges to Adoption or Use of Instructional, Library, or Reading List Materials.pdf (144 KB) Subject G. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider deletion of School Board Policy 2540 - Audio Visual Use Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Dr. Durrance seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 2540 - Audio Visual Use (delete).pdf (98 KB) Subject H. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of School Board Policy 2700 - Academically High-Performing School Districts Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Dr. Durrance seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 2700 - Academically High-Performing School Districts.pdf (104 KB) Subject I. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of School Board Policy 3231 - Outside Activities of Staff Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Dr. Durrance seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 3231 - Outside Activities of Staff.pdf (89 KB) Subject J. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of School Board Policy 5130 - Withdrawal from School Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Dr. Durrance seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 5130 - Withdrawal from School.pdf (80 KB) Subject K. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of School Board Policy 5410 - Student Progression Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Dr. Durrance seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 5410 - Student Progression.pdf (125 KB) Subject L. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of School Board Policy 5410.01 - Promotion, Acceleration, Placement, and Retention Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Dr. Durrance seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 5410.01 - Promotion, Acceleration, Placement, and Retention.pdf (194 KB) Subject M. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of School Board Policy 5420 - Reporting Student Progress Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Dr. Durrance seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 5420 - Reporting Student Progress.pdf (72 KB) Subject N. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of School Board Policy 5463 - Credits from Other Schools Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Dr. Durrance seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 5463 - Credits from Other Schools.pdf (98 KB) Subject O. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of School Board Policy 5465 - General Education Development (GED) Tests Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Dr. Durrance seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 5465 - General Education Development (GED) Tests.pdf (93 KB) Subject P. Authorize advertisement of public hearing to consider adoption of School Board Policy 5505 - Academic Honesty Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Board meeting Category 11. ACTION - POLICIES Type Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Dr. Durrance seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 5505 - Academic Honesty - Revised Feb 4, 2025.pdf (91 KB) 12. ACTION - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION 13. ACTION - BUSINESS OPERATIONS Subject A. Consider approval to donate surplus Thomas 65 School Bus, Serial Number:1HVBBAAN4YH290866 to the Highlands County Sheriff's office with the condition that all transfer and related fees are covered by the Highlands County Sheriff's Office Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Board meeting Category 13. ACTION - BUSINESS OPERATIONS Type Mr. Martin moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 14. EMERGENCY ITEMS 15. HCEA/HCESPA MEMBERS' COMMENTS 16. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY COMMENTS 17. BOARD MEMBER'S COMMENTS 18. ADJOURNMENT 19. NOTICE: If a person intends to appeal the Board’s decision with respect to any matter, or has any thought that an appeal may be taken, the person has the responsibility to ensure that a verbatim (word for word) record of the proceeding is made and that the record includes all testimony and evidence upon which an appeal is to be based. 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