Business Meeting

1 Tuesday, February 11, 2025 Business Meeting Aquilina Howell Center 3955 W. Pensacola Street Tallahassee FL 32304 6:00 PM 1. Opening Items Subject 1.01 Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 1. Opening Items Type File Attachments Subject 1.02 Thought for the Day - Gordon McLeod, Buck Lake Elementary School Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 1. Opening Items Type NAME Gordon McLeod SCHOOL Buck Lake Elementary GRADE 5th Grade ACCOMPANIED BY Mr. Christopher and Yanela McLeod, Parents Mr. Ron Wetherington, Principal School Activities Gifted Program Lego Robotics Club Math Club HONORS Part of the Lego team that won 2 nd place for Innovation during the First Lego League Challenger, Jan. 11, 2025 1 st Place – District Spelling Bee 1 st Place – School Spelling Bee Class Valedictorian of the previous school – Brownsville Preparatory Institute INTERESTS Gordon aspires to be a paleontologist He enjoys reading He loves basketball Video games Bey Blades Collects Pokémon cards He loves reading his Children’s Action Bible He is learning how to play the drums File Attachments 2. Superintendent's Spotlight Subject 2.01 John Gilmore Riley Elementary School Scholarship Presentations Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 2. Superintendent's Spotlight Type B USINESS AND S CHOOL L EADERS U NVEIL I NAUGURAL C LASSROOM C ONNECTIONS S CHOLARSHIPS FOR K INDERGARTNERS AT R ILEY E LEMENTARY SIX KINDERGARTNERS TO RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THEIR FIRST YEAR OF COLLEGE WHAT: Riley Elementary School leaders, Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce executives and local businesses participating in the Classroom Connections program will recognize 6 kindergartners and their families with 1-Year Florida Prepaid College Scholarships. The businesses and their representatives who donated toward the scholarships are part of the Tallahassee Chamber’s Classroom Connections Program, a partnership between the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, World Class Schools , and Leon County Schools that allows the business community to support students and teachers during the first years of elementary school by adopting a kindergarten or 1st grade classroom. The scholarships initiative grew out of the 6 Riley partner businesses’ and donors’ desire to make a lasting impact on the students they mentor each month through Classroom Connections, and to break the cycle of poverty through higher education. Riley Elementary sits at the center of the state’s poorest zip code, 32304, and is among the 150 highest-poverty Florida zip codes where students can qualify for Path to Prosperity Scholarships through the Florida Prepaid College Foundation and the Florida Chamber Foundation. HOW: Each of the Riley Classroom Connections sponsors contributed money to the Foundation for Leon County Schools, and the Florida Prepaid College Foundation matched the donations 1:1. Riley school leaders selected the students based on financial need, academics and teacher input. Recipients will be paired with individual mentors to help them along their academic journey. WHO: The businesses and individuals who donated toward the scholarships are: Carroll and Company CPAs, Kessler Construction, MillCreek Financial, The Moore Agency, the Mullin Family, and Sparkle Boutique. The students will be revealed at the event, in a surprise to them and their families. Maurice Stokes, Principal, John G. Riley Elementary School Candice Gautney, Assistant Principal, John G. Riley Elementary School Gladys Robinson, Assistant Principal, John G. Riley Elementary School Shannon Smith, Moore Agency Nicole Kessler, Kessler construction Audrey Thomas, MillCreek Financial Kathleen Brothers, Carroll and Company CPAs File Attachments 3. Recognitions Subject 3.01 (None to Date) Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 3. Recognitions Type File Attachments 4. Reports to be Heard Subject 4.01 Commission on the Status of Women and Girls - Stephanie Shumate, Executive Director Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 4. Reports to be Heard Type Gillian Gregory, CSWG, Education Chair File Attachments 02.11.25 CSWG.pdf (18,175 KB) Subject 4.02 District Advisory Council - Jacquelyn Steele, Chairperson Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 4. Reports to be Heard Type File Attachments 5. Changes and Additions Subject 5.01 Changes and Additions: February 11, 2025 Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 5. Changes and Additions Type Action (Consent) The Superintendent recommends approval of changes and additions to the February 11, 2025 Business Meeting: 1) Item 7.03 - Approval of Personnel Actions, February 11, 2025 - Replaced documentation 2) Item 12.01 - Eighth Amendment to the Joint Use Agreement with the School Board of Leon County and the City of Tallahassee - PULLED 3) Item 19.01 - Approval to advertise amendments to Policy 0169.1 - Public Participation at Board Meetings, for a public hearing and adoption on March 25, 2025 - PULLED File Attachments Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 6. Persons to be Heard 7. Items of Consent - General Subject 7.01 School Board Meeting Minutes Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 7. Items of Consent - General Type File Attachments Subject 7.02 School Board Workshop/Agenda Review Minutes Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 7. Items of Consent - General Type File Attachments Subject 7.03 Approval of Personnel Actions, February 11, 2025 Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 7. Items of Consent - General Type Action (Consent) T he attached personnel actions are recommended to be approved as indicated. Instructional Staff Appointments Hourly Instructional Staff Appointment Instructional Staff Resignations Supplemental Personnel Instructional Staff Leaves Instructional Staff Deferred Retirement Option Program Instructional Staff Revised Deferred Retirement Option Program Support Staff Appointments – Regular Support Staff Appointments – OPS/ Hourly Support Staff Resignations Support Staff Leave Requests Substitute Teacher Appointments Corrections Nominated staff have met all current screening policy requirements. This consent agenda includes items received from January 28 through February 10, 2025. File Attachments Board Agenda 02.11.2025 IIIII.pdf (98 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 8. Items of Consent - General: Bids and Quotes Subject 8.01 Reject All - ITB #2442-2025 Employee Uniforms Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 8. Items of Consent - General: Bids and Quotes Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Feb 11, 2025 Absolute Date Feb 11, 2025 Fiscal Impact No STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: June Kail / 488-1206 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval of the recommendation to reject all bids and authorization to re-advertise the solicitation. ITEM SUMMARY: The Purchasing Department issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) #2442-2025 Employee Uniforms to identify qualified vendors and secure firm pricing for employee uniforms and ancillary items as needed district-wide. The ITB was publicly advertised and electronically posted. Seven (7) local Vendors were directly solicited. Three (3) Vendors submitted Bids. The Procurement Officer determined that no responsive bid was received and recommends that the Board reject all bids and re-advertise the solicitation. This recommendation is in compliance with Board Policy 6320. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? No File Attachments Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 9. Items of Consent - General: Purchase Orders Subject 9.01 (None to Date) Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 9. Items of Consent - General: Purchase Orders Type File Attachments 10. Items of Consent - General: Standard Services Contract (SSC) Subject 10.01 (None to Date) Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 10. Items of Consent - General: Standard Services Contract (SSC) Type File Attachments 11. Items of Consent - General: Grants Subject 11.01 (None to Date) Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 11. Items of Consent - General: Grants Type File Attachments 12. Items of Consent - General: Contracts/Cooperative Agreements Subject 12.01 PULLED Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 12. Items of Consent - General: Contracts/Cooperative Agreements Type File Attachments 13. Items of Consent - General: Budget Amendments Subject 13.01 (None to Date) Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 13. Items of Consent - General: Budget Amendments Type File Attachments 14. Items of Consent - General: Change Orders Subject 14.01 (None to Date) Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 14. Items of Consent - General: Change Orders Type File Attachments 15. Items of Consent - General: Amendment to Professional Service Subject 15.01 (None to Date) Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 15. Items of Consent - General: Amendment to Professional Service Type File Attachments 16. Items of Consent - General: Short Form Agreements Subject 16.01 (None to Date) Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 16. Items of Consent - General: Short Form Agreements Type File Attachments 17. Items of Consent - General: Other Subject 17.01 Extension of Suspensions Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 17. Items of Consent - General: Other Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Rusty Edwards/ 487-7306 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends the students below be suspended to including August 27, 2024. If the parent waives the right to a Hearing or agree to a Stipulation Agreement or the entry of a Final Order expelling the student(s) subject to his/her right to apply to Second Chance, Success Academy, PACE Center for Girls or Lively Technical College. ITEM SUMMARY: Case No. LCS: 2024-118 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2024-146 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2024-148 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2024-150 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2024-156 (Elementary) Case No. LCS: 2024-158 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2024-161 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2024-165 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2024-167 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2024-174 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2024-175 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2024-177 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2024-180 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2024-181 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2024-187 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2024-196 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2024-199 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2024-205 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2024-206 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2024-208 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2024-212 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-004 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-005 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-006 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-007 (Secondary) WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Subject 17.02 Expulsion Waiver Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 17. Items of Consent - General: Other Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Rusty Edwards/ 487-7306 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends the students below be expelled below for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year(s) subject to his/her right to (re)apply to and if accepted , attend Second Chance, Success Academy, PACE Center for Girls or Lively Technical College. ITEM SUMMARY: Case No. LCS: 2024-118 (Secondary) WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Subject 17.03 Expulsion Waivers Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 17. Items of Consent - General: Other Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Rusty Edwards/ 487-7306 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends the students below be expelled below for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year(s) and all of the 2025-2026 school year(s) subject to his/her right to (re)apply to and if accepted , attend Second Chance, Success Academy, Private School or Pineview Second Chance ITEM SUMMARY: Case No. LCS: 2025-003 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-001 (Elementary) WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 18. Items of Consent - Construction Subject 18.01 Childers Construction Co. Change Order 2 for Construction Manager at Risk for Griffin Middle School, Phase 1A New Cafeteria Project (RFQ 248-2024) Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 18. Items of Consent - Construction Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $851,769.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Sales Tax STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Danny Allbritton, 617-5907 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval of Change Order#2 in the deductive amount of $851,769.00 for Childers Construction Co., for Griffin Middle School, Phase 1A New Cafeteria Project ; authorize the Chair or Vice Chair and Superintendent to sign all related documents and authorize the necessary budget amendments. ITEM SUMMARY: Childers Construction Co. was board approved on February 13, 2024 (#19.09) to negotiate a contract . The firm negotiated with staff and submitted their GMP contract, it was board approved on July 30, 2024 (#19.17), in the amount of $13,558,319.00. The items negotiated and included in the scope of work to be completed according to plans and specifications were prepared by Architects Lewis+Whitlock, PA. Change Order #1 was a deductive in the amount of $237,020.00 for return of funding for direct purchase of masonry materials. Change Order #2 is a deductive in the amount of $851,769.00 for return of funding for direct purchase of food service equipment. The new contract total is $12,469,530.00. There is no change in the anticipated substantial completion date. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO THE BOARD? Yes File Attachments Griffin MS Phase 1A CO 2.pdf (1,530 KB) Childers Griffin Phase 1A CO 1.pdf (825 KB) Childers GMP Griffin Phase 1A New Cafeteria Project.pdf (9,528 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Subject 18.02 Gilchrist Elementary School, School Initiated Project to provide and install new playground equipment at Gilchrist Elementary School Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 18. Items of Consent - Construction Type Action (Consent) STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Danny Allbritton, 617-5907 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends Board approval of the Gilchrist Elementary School, request to provide and install new playground equipment at Gilchrist Elementary School. ITEM SUMMARY: Scotty Crowe, Principal at Gilchrist Elementary School supports the recommendation by the Gilchrist Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization, teachers and staff for Board approval to provide and install new playground equipment at Gilchrist Elementary School. Provide and install new playground equipment at Gilchrist Elementary School is gender neutral, ADA compliant, and provides inclusive spaces for all students. If permitting is required the Code Enforcement Department will require all necessary documents for the project to be inspected. The project will be funded through Gilchrist Elementary School PTO funds. On occasion, booster organizations and parent teacher organizations raise money for a facility or equipment for a school, specific sport or organization of the school. In accordance with Policy 7230.01, it is the responsibility of the school district to ensure that several concerns are addressed, including: · the financial ability of the organization to complete the project, · the impact on gender equity issues (Title IX), · the impact on districtwide equity among all schools, · building code, SREF and other safety requirements; · long-term maintenance required for the new facility. Prior to the Superintendent making a recommendation to the board, various departments (financial auditor, gender equity, purchasing, student athletics and construction) review each of the issues above to ensure that it is a good investment for Leon County School Board. A review of established standards is conducted to protect our students and the school district. The Facilities and Construction Department has evaluated the project proposal and has determined that the plans and specifications for this project are adequate and the project complies with all of the requirements. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO THE BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments Gilchrist Playground Equipment SIP.pdf (5,280 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Subject 18.03 Subject: Certification of applicants seeking prequalification for bidding LCSB construction projects Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 18. Items of Consent - Construction Type Action (Consent) STAFF PERSON REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Danny Allbritton- 617-5907 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends Board action to approve the certification of applicants seeking pre-qualifications for bidding LCSB construction projects as presented in this agenda. ITEM SUMMARY: On April 14, 2015, the Leon County School Board revised and adopted Policy 6334, Prequalification of Contractors for Educational Facilities & Construction, with an effective date of April, 15, 2015. The School Board will prequalify contractors for a one- year period pursuant to the criteria set forth in Florida Statutes 1013.46, and State Requirements for Educational Facilities, Chapter 4, Section 4.1(1). The Certificate for Prequalification is valid for one-year from the date of School Board approval. The attached list of contractors have met all requirements. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments Backup.pdf (15 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Subject 18.04 School Impact Analysis Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 18. Items of Consent - Construction Type Action (Consent) STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Danny Allbritton (850) 617-5907 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the School Impact Analysis Form as presented in this agenda item: ITEM SUMMARY: The School Impact Analysis Forms are listed below : 2230 W Pensacola Street Tax ID: 2134206130000 Zoning: UT 8 Single-family (2 Bedroom & 2 Bathroom) Dwellings 840 Base Square Footage No negative impact to Leon County Schools Schools: Riley, Nims & Godby Fisher Lane Townhomes Tax ID: 3104206310000 & 3104206320000 Zoning: R3 20 Single-family Attached Dwellings 1,600 Base Square Footage No negative impact to Leon County Schools Schools: Apalachee, Fairview & Rickards School Board Policy 8100.01 - The School Impact Analysis Form was developed by the Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Department for the Board to report the projected impact of development on the School District. This form shall be completed by authorized District staff in accordance with the interlocal agreement and this policy and upon the request of the Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Department, approved by the Board, and returned for the Planning Department’s consideration and use in determining concurrency. Any variance from or waiver of the requirements of this policy shall be approved by the Board in accordance with the provisions of F.S. 120.542. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments BOARD PACKET_2230 W PENSACOLA STREET.pdf (425 KB) BOARD PACKET_FISHER LANE TOWNHOMES.pdf (639 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 19. Items for Consideration Subject 19.01 PULLED Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type File Attachments Subject 19.02 The Superintendent recommends approval to advertise New Policy 1500 - Remote Work, for a public hearing and adoption on March 25, 2025. Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type Action STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Wallace Knight / 850-487-7210 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval to advertise New Policy 1500 – Remote Work, for a public hearing and adoption on March 25, 2025. ITEM SUMMARY: The New Policy establishes remote work guidelines for employees including definitions, Eligible Positions and Termination of Remote Working Agreements. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments 2025_02_11_PO_1500_REMOTE WORK.pdf (92 KB) Subject 19.03 The Superintendent recommends approval to advertise New Policy 3500 - Remote Work, for a public hearing and adoption on March 25, 2025. Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type Action STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Wallace Knight / 850-487-7210 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval to advertise New Policy 3500 – Remote Work, for a public hearing and adoption on March 25, 2025. ITEM SUMMARY: The New Policy establishes remote work guidelines for employees including definitions, Eligible Positions and Termination of Remote Working Agreements. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments 2025_02_11_PO_3500_REMOTE WORK.pdf (91 KB) Subject 19.04 The Superintendent recommends approval to advertise New Policy 4500 – Remote Work, for a public hearing and adoption on March 25, 2025. Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type Action STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Wallace Knight / 850-487-7210 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval to advertise New Policy 4500 – Remote Work, for a public hearing and adoption on March 25, 2025. ITEM SUMMARY: The New Policy establishes remote work guidelines for employees including definitions, Eligible Positions and Termination of Remote Working Agreements. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments 2025_02_11_PO_4500_REMOTE WORK.pdf (91 KB) Subject 19.05 K-5 Science Adoption Committee’s selection of McGraw-Hill, Florida Science 2024 Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type Action (Consent) STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Shane Syfrett/ Kathleen Malloy 487-7811 ACTION REQUESTED : The Superintendent recommends the K-5 Science Adoption Committee’s selection of McGraw-Hill, Florida Science 2024. ITEM SUMMARY: Leon County Schools Academic Services Announces the next steps in the K-12 Science Instructional Materials Adoption Process. To conclude the adoption process, LCS invites all interested stakeholders to participate in the Public review period beginning December 10, 2024. It has ended. The public hearing regarding the selection of these materials. It has ended. February 11, 2025 the LCS School Board Adoption and School Board vote. Stakeholders have reviewed online versions of all the texts from which the committee selected, including the recommended text, at https://www.leonschools.net/Page/58952 WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Subject 19.06 Charter Renewal Request by Tallahassee Classical School Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type Action Preferred Date Feb 11, 2025 Absolute Date Feb 11, 2025 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Dr. Michelle Gayle and Lisa Urban ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve a five-year renewal term, from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030, for Tallahassee Classical School. ITEM SUMMARY: Tallahassee Classical School (TCS) originally opened its doors in August 2020 with a 5-year charter. In the fall of 2024, Tallahassee Classical School submitted a renewal application. The charter school renewal committee thoroughly reviewed the application, reviewed school data, performed an onsite monitoring visit during which they were presented with information about the school, participated in a question and answer session and visited multiple classrooms. The review team held a public meeting on December 2 nd , to compile the final recommendation. The review committee recommended that the renewal be granted for five-years. The committee noted that the school is “meeting the standard” and “approaching the standard” in the majority of the areas reviewed, with one area, Transportation, “not meeting the standard.” The review committee provided comments on many of the areas of the renewal application evaluation tool. The comments have been provided to Tallahassee Classical School and the LCS School Board. Additionally, in the 2020-2021 school year, the school did not opt into receiving a grade. During the 21-22, 22-23, and 23-24 school years, the school received a ‘C’ letter grade. From the Tallahassee Classical School Renewal Application: Tallahassee Classical School anticipates teaming with Great Hearts in upcoming school years. A letter of interest was signed May of 2024 with Great Hearts America, the country’s largest classical charter school network, to join forces in supporting TCS scholars and families in the next five years and beyond. Together with the financial partnership of Academica and members of the Building Hope team, Great Hearts and TCS are working in earnest to take what has been established in Tallahassee to the next level. With the dedication of the transition team and support of its Sponsor with this charter renewal, the school is academically and financially poised to serve families for generations to come. As the school undergoes a prospective teaming with the Great Hearts charter management organization (CMO), the organizations are currently in planning for the future together. With that combination, Academica would be the key operational support providing day to day business operations, with the contractual relationship to the CMO. This change is expected to reduce the amount of business activity that the in-school team will be required to process to enable a greater focus on achieving the school’s mission. It is also anticipated that with the planned transition, that board Treasurer oversight will also require less day-to-day involvement, enabling more strategic and longer-term financial planning. Great Hearts and Academica are expected to implement transition of operational systems throughout the transition period. With each rollout, current policies and procedures may be amended or enhanced by the Board to ensure proper controls, access, accountability, and visibility. It is our plan to achieve a regular 1.1 debt service coverage ratio, 45 days cash on hand, and continue to slowly build an operating reserve fund that will strengthen the school’s financial position, provide greater stability, and fuel future growth. File Attachments TCS Charter Renewal Application-Final.pdf (1,349 KB) TCS Chart of Attachments for Charter Renewal.pdf (3,321 KB) Renewal_evaluation_tool_FINAL (002).pdf (271 KB) Tallahassee Classical Renewal Committee.pdf (31 KB) Subject 19.07 The Superintendent recommends Board Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between Leon County Schools (LCS) and the Leon Classroom Teachers Association (LCTA) for the R. Frank Nims Middle School - School Recognition Payment Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source General Fund STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Brett Shively (487–7197) ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends Board Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between Leon County Schools (LCS) and the Leon Classroom Teachers Association (LCTA) for the R. Frank Nims Middle School - School Recognition Payment ITEM SUMMARY: Both parties agree the employees of R. Frank Nims Middle School shall receive payment of school recognition funds as a result of exemplary improvement due to innovation and effort by improving at least one letter grade for the 2023-2024 school year. Payment shall be made by the District to eligible employees in the spring of 2025. Payment and distribution of funds shall be consistent with state law 1008.36 FS. Additional information can be found in the attached MOU. WILL THE SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO THE BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments School Recognition MOU_TA 1.29.25.pdf (631 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Subject 19.08 The Superintendent recommends approval for out-of-county travel for School Board Chair Laurie Cox and School Board Member Alva Smith to attend the FSBA School Finance Conference that was held in Gainesville, Florida on February 6, 2025. Board policy requires that all out-of-county travel be approved in advance by the School Board. A waiver of this policy is requested with assurances that this action will not occur in the future. Attendance at this conference constitutes official School Board business. Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Dr. Michelle Gayle, 487-7177 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval for out-of-county travel for School Board Chair Laurie Cox and School Board member Alva Smith to attend the FSBA School Finance Conference that was held in Gainesville, Florida on February 6, 2025. Board policy requires that all out-of-county travel be approved in advance by the School Board. A waiver of this policy is requested with assurances that this action will not occur in the future. Attendance at this conference constitutes official School Board business. ITEM SUMMARY : The Superintendent recommends approval for out-of-county travel for School Board Chair Laurie Cox and School Board member Alva Smith to attend the FSBA School Finance Conference that was held in Gainesville, Florida on February 6, 2025. Board policy requires that all out-of-county travel be approved in advance by the School Board. A waiver of this policy is requested with assurances that this action will not occur in the future. The agenda for this meeting is attached and those who attend will make a report to the Board during the February 26, 2025 School Board meeting. Reimbursements shall be made for reasonable and necessary expenses that are incurred during travel (meals, lodging, travel, and other incidentals) and must be submitted on the out-of-county reimbursement travel voucher. All itemized receipts must be attached for reimbursement. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? No File Attachments Agenda for FSBA School Finance Conference.pdf (144 KB) Subject 19.09 The Superintendent recommends approval for out-of-county travel for School Board Chair Laurie Lawson Cox to attend Florida's National Summit on School Safety to be held in Orlando, Florida on February 26 - 28, 2025. Board policy requires that all out-of-county travel be approved in advance by the School Board. Attendance at this conference constitutes official School Board business. Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Dr. Michelle Gayle, 487-7177 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval for out-of-county travel for School Board Chair Laurie Lawson Cox to attend Florida's National Summit on School Safety to be held in Orlando, Florida on February 26 - 28, 2025. Board policy requires that all out-of-county travel be approved in advance by the School Board. Attendance at this conference constitutes official School Board business. ITEM SUMMARY : The Superintendent recommends approval for out-of-county travel for School Board Chair Laurie Lawson Cox to attend Florida's National Summit on School Safety to be held in Orlando, Florida on February 26 - 28, 2025. Board policy requires that all out-of-county travel be approved in advance by the School Board. Attendance at this conference constitutes official School Board business. The agenda for this meeting is attached and those who attend will make a report to the Board during an upcoming School Board meeting. Reimbursements shall be made for reasonable and necessary expenses that are incurred during travel (meals, lodging, travel, and other incidentals) and must be submitted on the out-of-county reimbursement travel voucher. All itemized receipts must be attached for reimbursement. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? No File Attachments Agenda for FL National Summit.pdf (348 KB) 20. Information Items Subject 20.01 Upcoming Meetings Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 20. Information Items Type Information LEON COUNTY SCHOOLS SCHOOL BOARD MEETING DATES 2024-2025 DEC 10 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center JAN 14 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center JAN 28 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center FEB 11 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center FEB 25 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center MAR 25 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 Pm Howell Center APR 8 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center APR 22 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center MAY 13 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center MAY 27 (Thurs) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center JUNE 17 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center JULY 8 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center JULY 29 (Tues) First Tentative Public Budget Hearing/ Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center AUG 12 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center AUG 26 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center SEPT 9 (Tues) Final Public Budget Tax Millage Hearing/ Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center SEPT 23 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center OCT 7 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center OCT 21 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center NOV 18 (Tues) Reorganization/Business Mtg. 6:00 PM Howell Center File Attachments 21. Reports From Board Liaisons Subject 21.01 (None to Date) Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 21. Reports From Board Liaisons Type File Attachments 22. Superintendent's Comments Subject 22.01 Superintendent's Comments: February 11, 2025 Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 22. Superintendent's Comments Type File Attachments 23. Student School Board Member Comments Subject 23.01 Student School Board Member Comments: February 11, 2025 Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 23. Student School Board Member Comments Type File Attachments 24. Continuing Topics from Board Members Subject 24.01 (None to Date) Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 24. Continuing Topics from Board Members Type File Attachments 25. New Topics from Board Members Subject 25.01 (None to Date) Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Business Meeting Category 25. New Topics from Board Members Type File Attachments