The School Board of Nassau County, Florida

3 Thursday, February 11, 2021 The School Board of Nassau County, Florida “Empowering Others Through A Commitment to Excellence” 1201 Atlantic Avenue Fernandina Bch., Florida 32034 (904) 491-9900 6:30 p.m. A. Meeting Opening Subject 1. Call to Order, Invocation and Pledge Meeting Feb 11, 2021 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category A. Meeting Opening Type Information, Procedural Invocation - Pledge - File Attachments B. Agenda Subject 1. Adoption of the Agenda Meeting Feb 11, 2021 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category B. Agenda Type Action Recommended Action Adopt the agenda. File Attachments Motion & Voting Adopt the agenda. Motion by Jamie Deonas, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Donna Martin, Gail Cook, Jamie Deonas, Lissa Braddock, Cynthia Grooms C. Superintendent's Spotlight Subject 1. Recognition of Nassau County Sunshine State Scholar Meeting Feb 11, 2021 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category C. Superintendent's Spotlight Type Recognition Goals Community Relations - Strategy 2 - Maximize and expand equitable, external partnerships to support students, schools, and programs. Community Relations - Strategy 1 - Strengthen our brand to create a pipeline of perspective employers and employees to grow the local economy. Update the district logo and branding with student and stakeholder involvement. Academic and Student Services - Strategy 2 -Provide a continuum of intensive, strategic differentiated instruction with a focus on Reading strategies and integration of related subjects, including a strong foundation in mathematics. AGENDA STATEMENT: Recognize Nassau County Sunshine State Scholar, Tristen Roddenberry". SUBMITTED BY: Natasha Drake, Director of Secondary Education File Attachments Subject 2. Landis Stetler Scholarship Meeting Feb 11, 2021 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category C. Superintendent's Spotlight Type Recognition SUBMITTED BY: Amber Nicholas-Bovinettte File Attachments Subject 3. Most Outstanding Student Adult Education Meeting Feb 11, 2021 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category C. Superintendent's Spotlight Type Recognition SUBMITTED BY: Angel Cole File Attachments D. Presenters or Special Order Subject 1. Presenters or Special Order Meeting Feb 11, 2021 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category D. Presenters or Special Order Type File Attachments E. Consent Agenda Subject 1. Minutes - Regular Board Meeting 1/28/2021 Meeting Feb 11, 2021 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held on January 28, 2021. Minutes View Minutes for Jan 28, 2021 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida File Attachments All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Jamie Deonas, second by Gail Cook. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Donna Martin, Gail Cook, Jamie Deonas, Lissa Braddock, Cynthia Grooms Subject 2. Personnel Agenda and Addendum Meeting Feb 11, 2021 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approve Personnel Agenda and Addendum. File Attachments 20210211-Hodges-Personnel Agenda.pdf (134 KB) 20210211-Hodges-Personnel Addendum.pdf (209 KB) All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Jamie Deonas, second by Gail Cook. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Donna Martin, Gail Cook, Jamie Deonas, Lissa Braddock, Cynthia Grooms Subject 3. Disposal of Surplus Property Equipment Meeting Feb 11, 2021 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Authorize the disposal of surplus property equipment for February 11, 2021. Goals Human Resources - Strategy 2 - Competitive salaries, affordable health insurance, incentives, and positive working conditions to retain quality teachers and staff within the school system. Growth Management and Operations - Strategy 1 - Create community buy-in for support of alternative revenue sources to support capital projects. AGENDA STATEMENT: Authorize the disposal of surplus/cannibalized equipment currently valued at $3,372.63 for February 11, 2021. ISSUE: Florida Statutes 274.01"Authorizing and recording of the disposal of property" states that the authority for the disposal of property shall be recorded in the minutes of the governmental unit. ALTERNATIVES: The Board's alternatives are: 1. Approve the request for approval of changes to Property Inventory. 2. Disapprove the request for approval of changes to Property Inventory. RECOMMENDATIONS: The Superintendent recommends approval of changes to Property Inventory. RATIONALE: The property records of the School Board are maintained under the direction of the Superintendent with approval of the Board. The District's current practice for computer refresh is every five years. IMPACT STATEMENT: Assets for the School District will be reduced and/or increased by the amounts stated above. The missing/stolen property items are deducted from the site balance, but will be maintained in the system to be reinstated as found. DATA SOURCE: Stephanie Browning, Fixed Assets Accountant SUBMITTED BY: Christopher Lacambra, Executive Director of Business Services, 904-491-9861 File Attachments 20210211-LACAMBRA-SIRPLUS PROPERTY.pdf (618 KB) All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Jamie Deonas, second by Gail Cook. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Donna Martin, Gail Cook, Jamie Deonas, Lissa Braddock, Cynthia Grooms Subject 4. Student Transfers Meeting Feb 11, 2021 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approve Student Transfers. NAME FROM CITY TO SCHOOL REASON IN/OUT SCHOOL YEAR Larrick, Ava Duval - 32218 CIS Parent works at CMS OUT 21-22 Larrick, Alexander Duval - 32218 CES Parent works at CMS OUT 21-22 File Attachments All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Jamie Deonas, second by Gail Cook. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Donna Martin, Gail Cook, Jamie Deonas, Lissa Braddock, Cynthia Grooms Subject 5. FIT Donation Meeting Feb 11, 2021 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approve the following FIT donation Goals Community Relations - Strategy 3 - Partner advisory board to increase corporate partnerships and funding sources. Community Relations - Strategy 2 - Maximize and expand equitable, external partnerships to support students, schools, and programs. AGENDA STATEMENT: Request approval of the following FIT Donation ISSUE: ALTERNATIVES: RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve the following FIT Donation RATIONALE: IMPACT STATEMENT: DATA SOURCE: SUBMITTED BY: Andreu Powell File Attachments FIT Donations February 2021 letter.pdf (237 KB) All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Jamie Deonas, second by Gail Cook. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Donna Martin, Gail Cook, Jamie Deonas, Lissa Braddock, Cynthia Grooms Subject 6. Perkins Entrepreneurship Grant Meeting Feb 11, 2021 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approve Goals Academic and Student Services - Strategy 1 - Provide all students with the opportunity for industry certification courses, a wide variety of CTE courses in middle and high school, and more options for apprenticeships. AGENDA STATEMENT: Strengthening Career & Technical Education for the 21st Century Act CTE, Entrepreneurship Education & Training Grant ISSUE: The district applied for a competitive grant through the Perkins grant program and was awarded funding to enhance education in entrepreneurship programs. ALTERNATIVES: N/A RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve the project. RATIONALE: This project will bring funding to the district that will create a summer program for middle school students in partnership with 4-H, create enhanced collaboration between the NTCC Entrepreneurship Program and high school digital media programs, and provide equipment for a student enterprise in the NTCC Entrepreneurship program. IMPACT STATEMENT: This project will bring $50,000 to the district. DATA SOURCE: See attached grant award document. SUBMITTED BY: Brent Lemond File Attachments 450-1611B-1CE01.pdf (4,198 KB) All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Jamie Deonas, second by Gail Cook. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Donna Martin, Gail Cook, Jamie Deonas, Lissa Braddock, Cynthia Grooms Subject 7. Consent Vote Meeting Feb 11, 2021 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) File Attachments All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Jamie Deonas, second by Gail Cook. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Donna Martin, Gail Cook, Jamie Deonas, Lissa Braddock, Cynthia Grooms F. Action Items Subject 1. Yulee Primary Cafeteria Project Meeting Feb 11, 2021 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category F. Action Items Type Action Recommended Action Approval to negotiate a fee with R. Dean Scott Architects, Inc. for the design of the Yulee Primary Cafeteria project. Goals Community Relations - Strategy 2 - Maximize and expand equitable, external partnerships to support students, schools, and programs. AGENDA STATEMENT: Architect proposals were obtained in December, they were interviewed in January and the committee has selected R. Dean Scott Architects, Inc. as the preferred Architect. We are now requesting that the Board allow the Superintendent and/or her designee to negotiate a fee with for design of the project. ISSUE: Board approval is required ALTERNATIVES: None RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval RATIONALE: This project was part of the 2019 Facilities Survey recommendation. IMPACT STATEMENT: Funds are budgeted in Capital for this project DATA SOURCE: Final score sheet from interviews SUBMITTED BY: Jeffrey L. Bunch/Director of Facilities File Attachments Professional Services Final Score Sheet YPS 2021.docx (16 KB) Motion & Voting Approval to negotiate a fee with R. Dean Scott Architects, Inc. for the design of the Yulee Primary Cafeteria project. Motion by Jamie Deonas, second by Gail Cook. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Donna Martin, Gail Cook, Jamie Deonas, Lissa Braddock, Cynthia Grooms Subject 2. Strategic Plan Meeting Feb 11, 2021 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category F. Action Items Type Action Recommended Action Recommend approval of the proposed addition of Strategy 4 to the Strategic Plan. AGENDA STATEMENT: ISSUE: ALTERNATIVES: RECOMMENDATIONS: RATIONALE: IMPACT STATEMENT: DATA SOURCE: SUBMITTED BY: Mark Durham File Attachments Academic and Student Services - Strategy 4 (proposed).pdf (105 KB) Motion & Voting Recommend approval of the proposed addition of Strategy 4 to the Strategic Plan. Motion by Gail Cook, second by Cynthia Grooms. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Donna Martin, Gail Cook, Jamie Deonas, Lissa Braddock, Cynthia Grooms Subject 3. 2021-2022 Calendar Meeting Feb 11, 2021 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category F. Action Items Type Action Recommended Action Request for approval of the 2021-2022 school year calendar. AGENDA STATEMENT: Request for approval of the 2021-2022 school year calendar. ISSUE: The calendar committee collaborated with various departments and solicited input from various stakeholders through surveys and meetings. The result is the calendar proposed for approval. ALTERNATIVES: RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval of the proposed calendar for the 2021-2022 school year. RATIONALE: IMPACT STATEMENT: DATA SOURCE: SUBMITTED BY: Mark Durham File Attachments 2021_2022 Calendar Survey Results.pdf (48 KB) Copy of 2021 - 2022 Calendar Option 1.xls (45 KB) Subject 4. Organization Chart (added) Meeting Feb 11, 2021 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category F. Action Items Type Action Recommended Action Request approval of the revised Organizational Chart as presented. File Attachments 20201028cd_Organizational Chart.pdf (94 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Gail Cook, second by Jamie Deonas. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Donna Martin, Gail Cook, Jamie Deonas, Lissa Braddock, Cynthia Grooms Subject 5. Three Rivers Development (added) Meeting Feb 11, 2021 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category F. Action Items Type Action File Attachments Three River Req.pdf (485 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Jamie Deonas, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Donna Martin, Gail Cook, Jamie Deonas, Lissa Braddock, Cynthia Grooms Subject 6. Class Size Reduction Compliance Plan (added) Meeting Feb 11, 2021 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category F. Action Items Type Action Recommended Action Approval requested for the Class Size Reduction Compliance Plan. File Attachments Class Size Reduction Compliance Plan.pdf (1,848 KB) Motion & Voting Approval requested for the Class Size Plan. Motion by Gail Cook, second by Jamie Deonas. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Donna Martin, Gail Cook, Jamie Deonas, Lissa Braddock, Cynthia Grooms G. Discussion Items Subject 1. Charter School (added) Meeting Feb 11, 2021 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category G. Discussion Items Type Discussion File Attachments H. Staff Reports Subject 1. Staff Reports Meeting Feb 11, 2021 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category H. Staff Reports Type Information File Attachments I. Old Business Subject 1. Old Business Meeting Feb 11, 2021 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category I. Old Business Type Information File Attachments J. Public Presentations Subject 1. Public Presentations Meeting Feb 11, 2021 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category J. Public Presentations Type Information (The School Board cannot take action on input/request(s), but may place an item on the agenda of a subsequent meeting for action). Presentations to the Board are limited to three (3) minutes. ADDRESSING THE BOARD: Individuals or groups may address comments to the School Board at any Regular Meeting by following established procedures. The maximum allotted time for a presentation is three (3) minutes per person. A speaker's time may not be allocated to others. The Board will permit individuals' comments on agenda items at the time the item is under consideration. Individuals must complete a form located on a table near the rear wall of the Board Room. Thirty minutes will be set aside at the end of the meeting for public discussion on non-agenda items. File Attachments K. Superintendent's Comments Subject 1. Superintendent's Comments Meeting Feb 11, 2021 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category K. Superintendent's Comments Type Information File Attachments L. Board Comments Subject 1. Mr. Deonas's comments Meeting Feb 11, 2021 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category L. Board Comments Type Information File Attachments Subject 2. Ms. Cook's comments Meeting Feb 11, 2021 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category L. Board Comments Type Information File Attachments Subject 3. Ms. Braddock's comments Meeting Feb 11, 2021 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category L. Board Comments Type Information File Attachments Subject 4. Dr. Groom's comments Meeting Feb 11, 2021 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category L. Board Comments Type Information File Attachments Subject 5. Mrs. Martin's comments Meeting Feb 11, 2021 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category L. Board Comments Type Information File Attachments M. Attorney's Comments Subject 1. Attorney's comments Meeting Feb 11, 2021 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category M. Attorney's Comments Type Information File Attachments N. Adjournment Subject 1. Adjournment Meeting Feb 11, 2021 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category N. Adjournment Type Information Time adjourned - File Attachments