Business Meeting

1 Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Business Meeting Aquilina Howell Center 3955 W. Pensacola Street Tallahassee FL 32304 6:00 PM 1. Opening Items Subject 1.01 Pledge of Allegiance - Susan Vanmeter, Astoria Park Elementary School Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 1. Opening Items Type Susan VanMeter is a 5th-grade student who proudly represents our school through her dedication to learning and academic excellence. She is a passionate student who consistently earns a spot on the All A Honor Roll , demonstrating a strong commitment to her education and a love of learning across all subject areas. Susan is also an active member of our Mini Mu Math Club , where she enjoys challenging herself through complex math puzzles and problem-solving activities. Her hard work and perseverance recently earned her a 7th-place finish at the Chiles Mini Mu Math Competition , a notable achievement that reflects her strong analytical skills and determination. Susan’s positive attitude, curiosity, and academic drive make her a role model for her peers. We are proud to recognize Susan VanMeter for her outstanding accomplishments and for representing our school with excellence at the school board meeting. File Attachments Subject 1.02 Thought for the Day - Prodigy Brown, Astoria Park Elementary School Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 1. Opening Items Type Prodigy Brown is a 5th-grade student who proudly represents our school through his leadership, confidence, and dedication to excellence. He is a highly motivated student who consistently strives to do his best in all areas of learning. Prodigy’s strong work ethic and positive attitude make him a natural leader in the classroom and a role model for his peers. Prodigy recently demonstrated his outstanding communication skills by winning our school’s 4-H Speech Competition. Through his hard work and preparation, he earned the opportunity to represent our school at the district-level competition later this month, a significant and well-deserved achievement. Prodigy’s leadership, determination, and willingness to challenge himself set him apart as a student who exemplifies pride, responsibility, and perseverance. We are proud to recognize Prodigy Brown for his accomplishments and for representing our school with confidence and excellence. File Attachments Subject 1.03 Highlights from Astoria Park Elementary School - Orande McKhan, Principal Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 1. Opening Items Type File Attachments 2. Superintendent's Spotlight Subject 2.01 LCS Florida Power Library Award Recipients Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 2. Superintendent's Spotlight Type Kathleen Malloy, Coordinator of Instructional Materials and Media Chaires Elementary: Mike Holmes, Principal Delanie Orstein, School Library Media Specialist Janeen Larson, former School Library Media Specialist Sabal Palm Elementary: Latoyer Hankerson, Principal Jamie Steed, Asst. Principal Wilfred Brown, Asst. Principal Cheryl Frazier, School Library Media Specialist Montford Middle School: Anthony (Tony) McQuade, Principal Stacy Thompson, School Library Media Specialist File Attachments FPLS Application Overview.pdf (237 KB) Subject 2.02 Tallahassee Symphony Literacy Donation Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 2. Superintendent's Spotlight Type 'T' is for Tallahassee: The ABC's of Our Musical City Kathleen Malloy, Coordinator, Instructional Materials and Media Amanda (Mandy) Stringer, CEO, Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra The Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra has donated 130 'T is for Tallahassee' picture books for LCS elementary and middle school libraries. Not only is the book informative about our city and area, but each letter also honors our shared musical history and community as a celebration during Tallahassee's bicentennial year. The book's artwork is by local artists, and a brief biography of each artist is included. It is important to share how the arts contribute to our shared experiences and those who make up those professions with our LCS students. File Attachments I is for Instrument.jpg (3,577 KB) Meet the Artists.jpg (3,580 KB) T is for the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra.jpg (3,731 KB) Thr ABCs of Our Musical City.jpg (4,024 KB) 3. Recognitions Subject 3.01 (None to Date) Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 3. Recognitions Type File Attachments 4. Reports to be Heard Subject 4.01 2025 LCS Longest Table - High School Edition Updates Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 4. Reports to be Heard Type Dylan Lawson, Leon High School Talen Owens, Leon High School File Attachments Subject 4.02 Student District Advisory Council Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 4. Reports to be Heard Type Nathan Coggle, Lawton Chiles High School Tyriq Walker, James S. Rickards High School File Attachments 5. Changes and Additions Subject 5.01 Changes and Additions: January 13, 2026 Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 5. Changes and Additions Type Action (Consent) The Superintendent recommends approval of changes and additions to the January 13, 2026 Business Meeting: No Changes and Additions 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 Subject 6.01 Persons to be Heard Emails Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 6. Persons to be Heard Type File Attachments 01.13.26 Persons to be Heard.pdf (40 KB) 7. Items of Consent - General Subject 7.01 School Board Meeting Minutes Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 7. Items of Consent - General Type File Attachments 12.09.25 School Board Business Meeting Minutes.pdf (193 KB) Subject 7.02 School Board Workshop/Agenda Review Minutes Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 7. Items of Consent - General Type File Attachments 12.08.25 School Board Agenda Review and Workshop Minutes.pdf (80 KB) Subject 7.03 Approval of Personnel Actions, January 13, 2026 Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 7. Items of Consent - General Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No The attached personnel actions are recommended to be approved as indicated. Instructional Staff Appointments Instructional Staff Resignations Instructional Staff Leaves Instructional Staff Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) Instructional Staff Revised Deferred Retirement Option Program Support Staff Appointments - Regular Support Staff Transfers/Changes Support Staff Resignations Support Staff Leave Requests Substitute Appointments Nominated staff have met all current screening policy requirements. This consent agenda includes items received from December 10, 2025 through January 12, 2026 File Attachments BOARD AGENDA 1.13.2026.pdf (170 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 (None to Date) Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 8. Items of Consent - General: Bids and Quotes Type File Attachments 9. Items of Consent - General: Purchase Orders Subject 9.01 (None to Date) Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - 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 Jan 13, 2026 - 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 Jan 13, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 11. Items of Consent - General: Grants Type File Attachments 12. Items of Consent - General: Contracts/Cooperative Agreements Subject 12.01 Five Year Field Experience Agreement with Capella University Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 12. Items of Consent - General: Contracts/Cooperative Agreements Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Lewis Blessing/487-7358 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends the approval of the five-year Field Experience Agreement with Capella University. ITEM SUMMARY: The Office of Professional Learning is requesting approval of a five (5) year Field Experience Agreement with Capella University, to provide educational experiences for selected pre-service teachers. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? YES File Attachments Capella_LCS_FP_2025.pdf (256 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 12.02 Five-Year Research Agreement with the American Institutes for Research (AIR) Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 12. Items of Consent - General: Contracts/Cooperative Agreements Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Lewis Blessing/487-7358 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends the approval of the five-year Research Agreement with the American Institutes for Research (AIR). ITEM SUMMARY: The Office of Professional Learning is requesting approval of a five (5)-year Research Agreement with the American Institutes for Research (AIR) to conduct research with Leon County Schools. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? Yes File Attachments LCS_University_Research Contract_AIR_2025_V2_Signed.pdf (480 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 12.03 Five-Year Research Agreement with the University of Florida Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 12. Items of Consent - General: Contracts/Cooperative Agreements Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Lewis Blessing/487-7358 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends the approval of the five-year Research Affiliation Agreement with the University of Florida. ITEM SUMMARY: The Office of Professional Learning is requesting approval of a five (5) year Research Affiliation Agreement with the University of Florida, to provide research experiences for selected faculty and staff. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? YES File Attachments LCS_University_Research Contract_5 Years_UF_Final PEx.pdf (359 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 12.04 Approval to Amend Contract DTC-25-1041 for Aluminum Walkway Covers Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 12. Items of Consent - General: Contracts/Cooperative Agreements Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Niki Sparks - 850-488-1206 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends Board approval for Amendment #1 to District Term Contract DTC-25-1041 Aluminum Walkway Covers ITEM SUMMARY: The original contract was executed October 8, 2024. This amendment changes the vendor name from Lawrence Commercial Systems, LLC to Aluminum Canopy & Railing, LLC as the company was sold, and it revises Exhibit B, Attachment I - Price Sheet, to allow for an equitable adjustment. Fiscal impact will be dependent upon usage. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? Yes File Attachments District Term Contract 25-1041 Aluminum Walkway Cover.pdf (1,301 KB) ITB 2438-2025 Aluminum Walkway Covers_Amendment 1_Final.pdf (237 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 12.05 Charter Renewal Request by The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville (SAST) Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 12. Items of Consent - General: Contracts/Cooperative Agreements Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Jan 13, 2026 Absolute Date Jan 27, 2026 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 fifteen (15) year charter contract for The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville (SAST) from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2041. ITEM SUMMARY: The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville (SAST) originally opened its doors in August, 1999, and is currently on a fifteen (15) year charter contract that expires June 30, 2026. The school is located at 3208 Thomasville Road and serves approximately 462 students in kindergarten through eighth grade. In the fall of 2025, SAST submitted a renewal application. A charter renewal committee comprised of district personnel conducted a renewal site visit on November 19, 2025. During the visit, the committee was presented with information about the school, had an opportunity to ask questions, participated in collegial discussions and visited multiple classrooms. In addition, the renewal application was reviewed in the areas of educational performance, organizational performance, business performance and future planning. The committee noted that the school is meeting the standard in all areas. Additionally, from 2003 to 2025, SAST received an ‘A’ grade in 22 of the 23 school years. The charter school’s governing board is requesting a fifteen (15) year charter contract for this renewal in accordance with F.S. 1002.33(7)(c)(2). (c)2. The 15-year charter renewal that may be granted pursuant to subparagraph 1. must be granted to a charter school that has received a school grade of “A” or “B” pursuant to s. 1008.34 in the most recently graded school year and that is not in a state of financial emergency or deficit position as defined by this section. Such long-term charter is subject to annual review and may be terminated during the term of the charter pursuant to subsection (8). The review committee held a public meeting on December 12, 2025, to compile the final committee recommendation. Upon conclusion of the renewal process, it was the recommendation of the committee that the School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville (SAST) be granted a fifteen (15) year contract renewal. If the charter renewal is approved, the contract will be negotiated and submitted to the Board for approval using the Florida Standard Charter Renewal Contract developed by the Florida Department of Education. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY ? No File Attachments SAST Renewal Application 10.2025 Scanned with Signatures.pdf (5,023 KB) 2025 SAST Chart of Attachments.pdf (727 KB) Appendix B 2025 Audit.pdf (476 KB) SAS board charter renewal signature page.pdf (802 KB) LCS_renewal_evaluation_tool_final_recommendation.pdf (428 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. 13. Items of Consent - General: Budget Amendments Subject 13.01 (None to Date) Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - 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 Jan 13, 2026 - 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 Jan 13, 2026 - 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 Altman+Barrett Architects, PC, PA – Short Form Agreement, Chaires Elementary School Re-roof Buildings #6 and #7 Project Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 16. Items of Consent - General: Short Form Agreements Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $55,250.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Maintenance Funded STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Ryan Peck, 617-1777 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends Board approval of the Short Form Agreement for Altman+Barrett Architects, PC, PA, to provide professional services at Chaires Elementary School Re-roof Buildings 6 and 7 project, in the amount of $55,250.00 . This short form agreement authorizes the Chair/Vice Chair or Superintendent to sign all related documents and necessary budget amendments. Altman+Barrett Architects, PC, PA has submitted a Short Form Agreement for Chaires Elementary School Re-roof Buildings 6 and 7 project. Altman+Barrett Architects, PC, PA has the expertise and experience to successfully complete these services. The amount of this agreement is $55,250.00. NOTE: On June 18, 2024 (#19.18), the Board approved the Shortlist Committee's rankings for RFQ 263-2025 Professional Architectural Consulting Services Continuing Contract. Projects will be issued in rotating order based on the rankings from the Interview Committee, per Leon County Policy 6320.00. The following firms are listed in ranked order: Firm Project 1 Project 2 Fitzgerald Collaborative Group, LLC Godby High School, Building 04 Roof Replacement project August 27, 2024 (#16.01) Rickards High School Restroom Pavilion project November 18, 2025 Architects: Lewis+Whitlock, P.A. Athletic Maintenance Building 3 Roof project August 27, 2024(#16.02) MLD Architects, LLC Raa Middle School Dining Expansion October 22, 2024 (#18.03) Hoy+Stark Architects, P.A. Lively East March 25, 2025 (#18.03) 4 M Design Group, P.A. Declined project on 4/21/2025 BKJ, Inc. Lively Technical College Building 2 Re Roof Project September 9, 2025 (#16.01) Barnett Fronczak Barlowe & Shuler Architects, LLP Hartsfield ADA Ramp assigned August 15, 2025 JRA Architects, Inc. Lincoln Auditorium Roof assigned August 19, 2025 Altman+Barrett Architects, PC, PA Chaires Roof Buildings 6 and 7 assigned August 21, 2025 Hammond Design Group, LLC Godby Locker Room assigned October 6, 2025 Altman+Barrett Architects, PC, PA is being issued this project based on their rankings. Altman+Barrett Architects, PC, PA, has earned an estimated amount of $0.00 of projects over the past 5 years WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO THE BOARD SECRETARY? Yes Project Number 35-25-M-238 File Attachments Altman Barrett SFA.pdf (523 KB) Altman Barrett Architect Continuing Contract.pdf (2,123 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. 17. Items of Consent - General: Other Subject 17.01 Surplus, Demolition and Removal of Portables #99-411, Springwood Elementary School, from Service, to declare it as surplus and demolish Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 17. Items of Consent - General: Other Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $4,810.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source 3760 E 7400 6820 0092 33009M 0000 0000 STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Ryan Peck, (850) 617-1777 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval of the Surplus, Demolition and Removal of Portable #99-411, Springwood Elementary School, to declare it as surplus and demolish. ITEM SUMMARY: Portable #99-411 located at Springwood Elementary School, is not needed to meet capacity requirements and has been found to be no longer structurally feasible to maintain. It cannot be approved for student occupancy and should be surplused, demolished and removed from site. This is a request to declare the portable listed above as surplus, remove from service, demolish and remove from site. A memorandum is attached in support of this from the Certified Building Official. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? No File Attachments Springwood ES - Strucutral Integrity of Portable 99-411 - 120325.pdf (71 KB) Springwood ES Portable #99-411 Quotes for Removal.pdf (146 KB) Request to Revise Surplus-Salvage Option for Portables - Raa and Springwood.pdf (81 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 17.02 Surplus, Demolition and Removal of Portable #00-557 Raa Middle School, from Service, to declare it as surplus and demolish Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 17. Items of Consent - General: Other Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $4,810.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source 3760E 7400 6820 0092 33009M 0000 0000 STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Ryan Peck, (850) 617-1777 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval of the Surplus, Demolition and Removal of Portable #00-557, Raa Middle School, to declare it as surplus and demolish. ITEM SUMMARY: Portable #00-557 located at Raa Middle School, is not needed to meet capacity requirements and has been found to be no longer structurally feasible to maintain. It cannot be approved for student occupancy and should be surplused, demolished and removed from site. This is a request to declare the portable listed above as surplus, remove from service, demolish and remove from site. A memorandum is attached in support of this from the Certified Building Official. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? No File Attachments Raa MS - Strucutral Integrity of Portable #00-557 - 120525.pdf (73 KB) Raa MS Portable #00-557 Quotes for Removal.pdf (138 KB) Request to Revise Surplus-Salvage Option for Portables - Raa and Springwood.pdf (81 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 17.03 Extension of Suspensions Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - 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 include January 2025. If the parent waives the right to a Hearing or agree to a Stipulation Agreement or the entry to a Final Order expelling the student(s) to his/her right to attend Ghazvini Learning Center, PACE Center for Girls, Home School or Adult Education. ITEM SUMMARY: Case No. LCS: 2024-150 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2024-156 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2024-177 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2024-180 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-012 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-030 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-050 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-134 (Secondary) Case No LCS: 2025-150 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-152 (Secondary) Case No LCS: 2025-166 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-175 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-187 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-192 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-202 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-204 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-207 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-210 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-216 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-221 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-232 (Elementary) Case No. LCS: 2025-233 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-234 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-236 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-237 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-238 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-241 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-242 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-245 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-249 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-250 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-251 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-252 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-253 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-254 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-255 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-256 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-257 (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 17.04 Stipulation Agreement for Alternative Placement Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - 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 ratification of the terms of the Stipulation Agreement for placement at an Alternative Site in the cases below as agreed to by the student, parent and/or guardian, which hold administrative proceedings seeking expulsion abeyance. For the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year(s). ITEM SUMMARY: Case No. LCS: 2025-231 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-239 (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 17.05 Stipulation Agreement for Alternative Placement Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - 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 ratification of the terms of the Stipulation Agreement for placement at an Alternative Site in the cases below as agreed to by the student, parent and/or guardian, which hold administrative proceedings seeking expulsion abeyance. For the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year(s) thru the 1 st semester of the 2026-2027 school year(s). ITEM SUMMARY: Case No. LCS: 2025-196 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-198 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-222 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-223 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-241 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-243 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-246 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-247 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-248 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 17.06 Expulsion Waivers Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - 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 for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year(s) thru the 1 st semester of the 2026-2027 school year(s) subject to his/her right at attend Ghazvini Learning Center, PACE Center for Girls, Home Education or ACE. . ITEM SUMMARY: Case No. LCS: 2025-147 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-218 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-203 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-228 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-229 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-235 (Elementary) Case No. LCS: 2025-240 (Secondary) Case No. LCS: 2025-244 (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. Subject 17.07 Recommended Order Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - 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 Hearing Officer recommends that the Board approve the Recommended Order as the Final Order in: Case No. LCS: 2025-143 RECOMMENDED ORDER: Case No. LCS: 2025-143: The matter came before the Hearing Officer Marcus Nicolas on October 22, 2025. The Petitioner filed a Proposed Recommended Order. After a review of the document, Marcus Nicolas filed his Recommended Order. No exceptions to the Recommended Order have been filed. 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 Certification of applicants seeking prequalification for bidding LCSB construction projects Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - 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 (99 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 School Impact Analysis Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - 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 Form is listed below : Bond Community Health Center Tax ID: 41-01-20-477-0000 Zoning: CU-45 Central Urban-45 17 Studio Apartments 372.16 sq. ft. No negative impact to Leon County Schools Schools: Hartsfield, Cobb, and Rickards Register Family Heir 2.1.9 Subdivision Tax ID: 32-22-20-402-0000 Zoning: Rural 1 single-family Residential 3,500 sq. ft. No negative impact to Leon County Schools Schools: Woodville, Nims, and Rickards Southwood MDR-19 Tax ID: 31-21-20-004-0000 Zoning: PUD-38 (MDR-19) 149 Detached Single-family residents 3,200 sq. ft. Negative impact to Leon County Schools NOTE: Originally approved on June 18, 2024 by the School Board as a larger scope of Southwood, ( 6,538 Units Single-Family Detached, Single-Family-Attached, Multi-Family Single-Family 1,480 Units, Multi-Family 4,058. Conley Elementary is contiguous with Apalachee, Chaires, and Buck Lake Elementary Schools which have capacity.) Schools: Oak Ridge, Fairview, and Rickards Greene Family Heir Subdivision aka Williams Road Subdivision Tax ID: 32-17-15 A-0010 Zoning: Residential Preservation (RP Overlay) 1 Single-Family Residential 2,500 sq. ft. No negative impact to Leon County Schools Schools: Conley, Fairview, and 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 SIA BOARD PACKET_Bond Community Health Center.pdf (463 KB) SIA BOARD PACKET_Register Family Heir 2.1.9 Subdivision.pdf (188 KB) SIA BOARD PACKET_Southwood MDR-19.pdf (497 KB) SIA BOARD PACKET_Williams Road Subdivision.pdf (253 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 Rippee Construction, Inc. Change Order #7 for Construction Manager Services for Nims Middle School - Cafeteria Replacement Project (Phase I) Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 18. Items of Consent - Construction Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $47,737.42 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 #7 with Rippee Construction, Inc, i n the amount of $47,737.42 , which reflects additional unforeseen scope expenses and scope expenses associated with ASI #7 and (59) additional days of time extension to the Nims Middle School - Cafeteria Replacement Project ( Phase I). This change order authorizes the Chair or Vice Chair and Superintendent to sign all related documents and necessary budget amendments. ITEM SUMMARY: On April 23, 2024 (Item #19.11), the Board approved the GMP contract to Rippee Construction , Inc. in the amount of $13,290,463.02. Change Order 1 was in the deductive amount of (- $1,906,156.98) for owner direct purchases. Change Order 2 was in the deductive amount of (-$247,669.15) for owner direct purchases. Change Order 3 was in the deductive amount of (-$231,780.77) for owner direct purchases. Change Order 4 was in the amount of $231,780.77, which reflects additional unforeseen scope expenses associated with ASI #1 and ASI #2. Change Order 5 was in the amount of $473,358.87, which reflects additional scope expenses associated with required Department of Education mandates as referenced in ASI #3 and ASI #4. Change Order #6 is f or (168) additional days of n o cost time extension to the Nims Middle School - Cafeteria Replacement ( Phase I) Project, due to delays associated with extreme weather conditions and a change in the construction schedule to accommodate (Phase II) construction activities and site access changin g the substantial completion date to January 30, 2026 . Change Order #7 is i n the amount of $47,737.42, which reflects additional unforeseen scope expenses and scope expenses associated with ASI #7 and (59) additional days of time extension changin g the substantial completion date to March 31, 2026 . The new GMP contract amount is $11,657,733.18. The contract substantial completion date is changed to March 31, 2026 . NOTE: This is a phased project as funds become available. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO THE BOARD? Yes Phase I Project No. 21-23-HKL-219 Phase II Project No. 21-23-HKLM-222 File Attachments Rippee Nims Phase I CO 007.pdf (628 KB) Rippee Nims Phase I CO 006.pdf (964 KB) Rippee Nims Phase I CO 005.pdf (1,186 KB) Rippee Nims Phase I CO 004.pdf (479 KB) Rippee Nims Phase I CO 003.pdf (740 KB) Rippee Nims Phase I CO 002.pdf (676 KB) Rippee Nims Phase I CO 001.pdf (4,012 KB) Rippee Nims Phase I GMP Contract.pdf (6,163 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 The Superintendent recommends, following a public hearing, approval of amendments to Policy 1210 Standards of Ethical Conduct, effective January 14, 2026. Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type Action STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Dr. Sunny Chancy and Deana McAllister /850-487-7210 ACTION REQUESTED : The Superintendent recommends , following a public hearing, approval of amendments to Policy 1210 Standards of Ethical Conduct, effective January 1 4 , 202 6 . ITEM SUMMARY: The revisions to Policy 1210 incorporate amendments to F.A.C. Rule 6A-10.081 (Principles of Professional Conduct for the Education Profession) relating to employees reporting to a District authority, as determined by the Superintendent, any arrest for a felony or misdemeanor offense listed in F.S. 435.04. Revisions also include language that the superintendent and Board employees shall not knowingly misrepresent military service for material gain as set forth in F.S. 112.3131. Furthermore, language is being proposed that a principal who is a certificate holder shall not prevent, direct school personnel to prevent, or allow school personnel to prevent students from accessing any material used in a classroom, made available in a school or classroom library, or included on a reading list unless the certificate holder or his/her designee has reviewed the material and determines it violates the prohibitions in State law, or the material is unavailable to students based upon Board policies adopted to implement the relevant provisions of State law. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments 2025_11_18_PO_1210_STANDARDS_OF_ETHICAL_CONDUCT.pdf (164 KB) Subject 19.02 The Superintendent recommends, following a public hearing, approval of amendments to Policy 3210 Standards of Ethical Conduct, effective January 14, 2026. Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type Action STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Dr. Sunny Chancy and Deana McAllister /850-487-7210 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends, following a public hearing, approval of amendments to Policy 3210 Standards of Ethical Conduct, effective January 14, 2026. ITEM SUMMARY: The revisions to Policy 3210 incorporate amendments to F.A.C. Rule 6A-10.081 (Principles of Professional Conduct for the Education Profession) relating to employees reporting to a District authority, as determined by the Superintendent, any arrest for a felony or misdemeanor offense listed in F.S. 435.04. Revisions also include language that Board employees shall not knowingly misrepresent military service for material gain as set forth in F.S. 112.3131. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY ? NO File Attachments 2025_11_18_PO_3210_STANDARDS_OF_ETHICAL_CONDUCT.pdf (152 KB) Subject 19.03 The Superintendent recommends, following a public hearing, approval of amendments to Policy 4210 Standards of Ethical Conduct, effective January 14, 2026. Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type Action STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Dr. Sunny Chancy and Deana McAllister /850-487-7210 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends, following a public hearing, approval of amendments to Policy 4210 Standards of Ethical Conduct, effective January 14, 2026. ITEM SUMMARY: The revisions to Policy 4210 incorporate amendments to F.A.C. Rule 6A-10.081 (Principles of Professional Conduct for the Education Profession) relating to employees reporting to a District authority, as determined by the Superintendent, any arrest for a felony or misdemeanor offense listed in F.S. 435.04. Revisions also include language that Board employees shall not knowingly misrepresent military service for material gain as set forth in F.S. 112.3131. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY ? NO File Attachments 2025_11_18_PO_4210_STANDARDS_OF_ETHICAL_CONDUCT.pdf (152 KB) Subject 19.04 The Superintendent recommends, following a public hearing, approval of amendments to Policy 5780 Student/Parent Rights, effective January 14, 2026. Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type Action STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Tonja Fitzgerald and Deana McAllister / 850-487-7193 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends, following a public hearing, approval of amendments to Policy 5780 Student/ Parent Rights , effective January 14, 2026. ITEM SUMMARY: The revisions to Policy 5780 incorporate HB 597 (Ch. 2025-15) and HB 1255 (Ch. 2025-110). The amendments to Florida law as a result of these bills, which are addressed in the revised Policy 5780, include the following: (1) HB 597 amended F.S. 1002.20 to further address issues related to diabetes management; (2) HB 1255 amended F.S. 1002.20 by removing the term "Naloxone" and replacing it with the generic term "emergency opioid antagonist" and specified that any emergency opioid antagonist supplied by a school district must be approved by the FDA; and, (3) HB 1255 amended F.S. 1002.20 and 1006.20 to require that before a student participates in athletics, the student must receive an electrocardiogram, unless the parent objects in writing based on religious tenets or practices or secures a certificate of medical exception or the school district is unable to obtain a public or private partnership for the provision of an electrocardiogram. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments 2025_11_18_PO_5780_STUDENT_PARENT_RIGHTS.pdf (258 KB) Subject 19.05 The Superintendent recommends, following a public hearing, approval of amendments to Policy 2410 School Health Services, effective January 14, 2026. Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type Action STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Tonja Fitzgerald / 850-487-7184 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends, following a public hearing, approval of amendments to Policy 2410 School Health Services, effective January 14, 2026. ITEM SUMMARY: Policy 2410 is revised to incorporate amendments to F.S. 1002.20 because of SB 1514 (Ch. 2025-47). These amendments include new requirements for school boards related to anaphylaxis training and student emergency action plans for anaphylaxis in schools that serve students in kindergarten through grade 8. A new section titled, "Anaphylaxis Training and Emergency Action Plans for Kindergarten Through Grade 8 Schools" has been added to Policy 2410 to implement the new requirements set forth in SB 1514. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments 2025_11_18_PO_2410_SCHOOL_HEALTH_SERVICES.pdf (153 KB) Subject 19.06 The Superintendent recommends, following a public hearing, approval of amendments to Policy 2417 Comprehensive Health Education, effective January 14, 2026. Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type Action STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Tonja Fitzgerald and Shane Syfrett / 850-487-7184 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends, following a public hearing, approval of amendments to Policy 2417 Comprehensive Health Education, effective January 14, 2026. ITEM SUMMARY: Policy 2417 is being revised to incorporate a requirement that school districts provide basic training in first aid, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, once in middle school in a physical education or health class and once in high school in a physical education or health class in accordance with F.S. 1003.453. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments 2025_11_18_PO_2417_COMPREHENSIVE_HEALTH_EDUCATION.pdf (110 KB) Subject 19.07 The Superintendent recommends approval to advertise amendments to Policy 1242 Professional Learning, for a public hearing and adoption on February 24, 2026. Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type Action STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Shane Syfrett and Lewis Blessing/850-487 -7837 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval to advertise amendments to Policy 1242 Professional Learning , for a public hearing and adoption on February 24 , 202 6 . ITEM SUMMARY: House Bill 875 (Ch. 2025-107) amended F.S. 1012.98 (School Community Professional Learning Act) related to the criteria for professional learning activities. The amendments specifically identify the "Florida Educational Leadership Standards" by name as opposed to the "state's educational leadership standards" and include a provision for training (when such training is available) on the use of instructional materials included on the state-adopted instructional materials list pursuant to F.S. 1006.28, materials evaluated and identified pursuant F.S. 1001.215, materials developed pursuant to F.S. 1006.39, and materials posted online by FLDOE, including when and how to use intervention materials. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments 2026_01_13_PO_1242_PROFESSIONAL_LEARNING.pdf (139 KB) Subject 19.08 The Superintendent recommends approval to advertise amendments to Policy 3242 Professional Learning, for a public hearing and adoption on February 24, 2026. Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type Action STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Shane Syfrett and Lewis Blessing/850-487 -7837 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval to advertise amendments to Policy 3242 Professional Learning , for a public hearing and adoption on February 24 , 202 6 . ITEM SUMMARY: House Bill 875 (Ch. 2025-107) amended F.S. 1012.98 (School Community Professional Learning Act) related to the criteria for professional learning activities. The amendments specifically identify the "Florida Educational Leadership Standards" by name as opposed to the "state's educational leadership standards" and include a provision for training (when such training is available) on the use of instructional materials included on the state-adopted instructional materials list pursuant to F.S. 1006.28, materials evaluated and identified pursuant F.S. 1001.215, materials developed pursuant to F.S. 1006.39, and materials posted online by FLDOE, including when and how to use intervention materials. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments 2026_01_13_PO_3242_PROFESSIONAL_LEARNING.pdf (141 KB) Subject 19.09 The Superintendent recommends approval to advertise amendments to Policy 4242 Staff Development, for a public hearing and adoption on February 24, 2026. Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type Action STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE : Shane Syfrett and Lewis Blessing/850-487 -7837 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends approval to advertise amendments to Policy 4242 Staff Development , for a public hearing and adoption on February 24 , 202 6 . ITEM SUMMARY: The revisions to Policy 4242 are intended maintain alignment with certain language in Policies 1242 and 3242. Of note, the Florida School Community Professional Learning Act (F.S. 1012.98) primarily focuses on professional learning requirements and activities for instructional personnel and school administrators. Thus, while "professional learning" is referenced in Policy 4242, some of the requirements in Policy 4242 differ from Policies 1242 and 3242. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO BOARD SECRETARY? NO File Attachments 2026_01_13_PO_4242_STAFF_DEVELOPMENT.pdf (108 KB) Subject 19.10 The Superintendent recommends Board approval of the Fitzgerald Collaborative Group, LLC Professional Architectural Consulting Services Contract for Raa Middle School, Master Planning, Castaldi, Schematics, Total Design, Design Documents, Construction Administration and The Provision of Plans and Specifications Project Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 19. Items for Consideration Type Action Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $1,395,958.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Sales Tax STAFF MEMBER REPORTING THIS ITEM/PHONE: Danny Allbritton, 617-5907 ACTION REQUESTED: The Superintendent recommends Board approval of the Professional Architectural Consulting Services Contract with Fitzgerald Collaborative Group, LLC in the amount of $1,395,958.00 , for Raa Middle School, Master Planning, Castaldi, Schematics, Total Design, Design Documents, Construction Administration and The Provision of Plans and Specifications Project, authorize the Chairman, or Vice Chairman and Superintendent to sign all related documents and authorize the necessary budget amendments ITEM SUMMARY: On October 21, 2025 a Professional Architectural Interview Committee ranked Fitzgerald Collaborative Group, LLC number 1 to negotiate a contract for the Raa Middle School, Master Planning, Castaldi, Schematics, Total Design, Design Documents, Construction Administration and The Provision of Plans and Specifications Project. On November 18, 2025 (Item 19.08) the Board approved the Recommendation of Professional Architectural Services Selection to Fitzgerald Collaborative Group, LLC for negotiations of the contract. The total amount of the Professional Architectural Services negotiated contract, which includes Basic Fees in the amount of $1,383,958.00, plus reimbursable expenses of $12,000.00 and additional services of $0.00 for a total of $1,395,958.00. Fitzgerald Collaborative Group, LLC has earned an estimated amount of $2,186,804.46 of projects over the past 5 years. NOTE: This is a phased project as funds become available. WILL SUBMITTER BE DELIVERING SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS TO THE BOARD SECRETARY? Yes Project Number: 10-25-HKL-234 File Attachments Fitzgerald Raa.pdf (4,561 KB) RFQ 106-2026 SB Summary.pdf (57 KB) 20. Information Items Subject 20.01 Upcoming Meetings Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 20. Information Items Type Information LEON COUNTY SCHOOLS SCHOOL BOARD MEETING DATES 2025-2026 DEC 9 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center JAN 13 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center JAN 27 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center FEB 10 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center FEB 24 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center MAR 10 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center MAR 24 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center APR 14 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center APR 28 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center MAY 12 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center MAY 26 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center JUNE 16 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center JULY 14 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center JULY 28 (Tues) First Tentative Public Budget Hearing/ Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center AUG 11 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center AUG 25 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center SEPT 8 (Tues) Final Public Budget Tax Millage Hearing/ Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center SEPT 22 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center OCT 13 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center OCT 27 (Tues) Business Meeting 6:00 PM Howell Center NOV 17 (Tues) Reorganization/Business Mtg. 6:00 PM Howell Center File Attachments 21. Reports From Board Liaisons Subject 21.01 (None to Date) Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 21. Reports From Board Liaisons Type File Attachments 22. Superintendent's Comments Subject 22.01 Superintendent's Comments: January 13, 2026 Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 22. Superintendent's Comments Type File Attachments 23. Student School Board Member Comments Subject 23.01 Student School Board Member Comments: January 13, 2026 Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 23. Student School Board Member Comments Type File Attachments 24. Continuing Topics from Board Members Subject 24.01 School Consolidations - School Board Member Smith Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 24. Continuing Topics from Board Members Type File Attachments LCS School Data prepared by Board Member Alva Smith 1.11.26.pdf (17,199 KB) 25. New Topics from Board Members Subject 25.01 (None to Date) Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - Business Meeting Category 25. 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