GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - 9:00 AM

2 Thursday, July 9, 2026 GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - 9:00 AM Glades County School Board Meeting Room 400 10th Street, SW Moore Haven, FL 33471 NOTICE OF MEETING GUIDELINES Any person who desires to appeal any decision made by the School Board with respect to any matter considered at the above-noticed meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and such purposes may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made; such record includes the testimony and evidence upon which an appeal may be based. Prior to the School Board voting, the public is at liberty to speak in regards to the particular item on the floor. Comments not pertaining to items on the agenda will be heard under General Public Comments. Please limit public comments to 3 minutes. 1. MEETING OPENING Subject 1.1 CALL TO ORDER Meeting Jul 9, 2026 - GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - 9:00 AM Category 1. MEETING OPENING Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 1.2 INVOCATION AND PLEDGE Meeting Jul 9, 2026 - GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - 9:00 AM Category 1. MEETING OPENING Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 1.3 NOTICE OF MEETING GUIDELINES Meeting Jul 9, 2026 - GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - 9:00 AM Category 1. MEETING OPENING Type Information Any person who desires to appeal any decision made by the School Board with respect to any matter considered at the above-noticed meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and such purposes may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made; such record includes the testimony and evidence upon which an appeal may be based. Prior to the School Board voting, the public is at liberty to speak in regards to the particular item on the floor. Comments not pertaining to items on the agenda will be heard under General Public Comments. *Please limit public comments to 3 minutes. File Attachments 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Subject 2.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING JUNE 25, 2026 9:00 AM Meeting Jul 9, 2026 - GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - 9:00 AM Category 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Type Action, Minutes Recommended Action APPROVE MINUTES OF GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING JUNE 25, 2026 9:00 AM Minutes View Minutes for Jun 25, 2026 - GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - 9:00 SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SUBMITTED BY: DR. ALICE E. BARFIELD, SUPERINTENDENT BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: APPROVE MINUTES OF GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING JUNE 25, 2026 9:00 AM FISCAL IMPACT: File Attachments Motion & Voting APPROVE MINUTES OF GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING JUNE 25, 2026 9:00 AM Motion by Patricia Pearce, second by Kimberly Clement. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Patricia Pearce, Crystal Drake, Jean Prowant, Kimberly Clement, Larry Luckey II Subject 2.2 APPROVE MINUTES OF GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD BUDGET WORKSHOP JUNE 25, 2026 1:00 PM Meeting Jul 9, 2026 - GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - 9:00 AM Category 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Type Action, Minutes Recommended Action APPROVE MINUTES OF GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD BUDGET WORKSHOP JUNE 25, 2026 1:00 PM Minutes View Minutes for Jun 25, 2026 - GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD BUDGET WORKSHOP - 1:00 SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SUBMITTED BY: DR. ALICE E. BARFIELD, SUPERINTENDENT BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: APPROVE MINUTES OF GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD BUDGET WORKSHOP JUNE 25, 2026 1:00 PM FISCAL IMPACT: File Attachments Motion & Voting APPROVE MINUTES OF GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD BUDGET WORKSHOP JUNE 25, 2026 1:00 PM Motion by Kimberly Clement, second by Larry Luckey II. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Patricia Pearce, Crystal Drake, Jean Prowant, Kimberly Clement, Larry Luckey II 3. NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/RENOVATIONS Subject 3.1 UPDATE OF ON NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/RENOVATIONS Meeting Jul 9, 2026 - GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - 9:00 AM Category 3. NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/RENOVATIONS Type Discussion SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: SAFETY AND FACILITIES SUBMITTED BY: BRIAN GRESETH, DIRECTOR BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: UPDATE OF ON NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/RENOVATIONS FISCAL IMPACT: File Attachments 4. PUBLIC HEARING Subject 4.1 APPROVE THE FIRST READING OF THE 2026-2027 CODE OF CONDUCT Meeting Jul 9, 2026 - GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - 9:00 AM Category 4. PUBLIC HEARING Type Action Recommended Action APPROVE THE FIRST READING OF THE 2026-2027 CODE OF CONDUCT SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: SAFETY & FACILITIES SUBMITTED BY: BRIAN GRESETH, DIRECTOR BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: APPROVE THE FIRST READING OF THE 2026-2027 CODE OF CONDUCT FISCAL IMPACT: File Attachments STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT 2026-2027.pdf (18,674 KB) Motion & Voting APPROVE THE FIRST READING OF THE 2026-2027 CODE OF CONDUCT Motion by Patricia Pearce, second by Crystal Drake. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Patricia Pearce, Crystal Drake, Jean Prowant, Kimberly Clement, Larry Luckey II 5. INFORMATION/PRESENTATION/DISCUSSIONS Subject 5.1 RECOGNITION OF DR. ALICE E. BARFIELD FOR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE FLORIDA SUPERINTENDENT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Meeting Jul 9, 2026 - GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - 9:00 AM Category 5. INFORMATION/PRESENTATION/DISCUSSIONS Type Information SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SUBMITTED BY: DR. ALICE E. BARFIELD, SUPERINTENDENT BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: RECOGNITION OF DR. ALICE E. BARFIELD FOR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE FLORIDA SUPERINTENDENT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FISCAL IMPACT: File Attachments Special Certification Renewal - Beth Barfield.pdf (152 KB) Subject 5.2 PRESENTATION OF OFFICE OF SAFE SCHOOLS QUARTERLY REPORT 2025-2026 Meeting Jul 9, 2026 - GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - 9:00 AM Category 5. INFORMATION/PRESENTATION/DISCUSSIONS Type Information SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: SAFETY & FACILITIES SUBMITTED BY: BRIAN GRESETH, DIRECTOR BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: PRESENTATION OF OFFICE OF SAFE SCHOOLS QUARTERLY REPORT 2025-2026 FISCAL IMPACT: File Attachments 6. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS Subject 6.1 PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS Meeting Jul 9, 2026 - GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - 9:00 AM Category 6. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS Type Discussion, Information File Attachments 7. ACTION AGENDA Subject 7.1 APPROVAL OF CHANGES IN HUMAN RESOURCES (HIRES, RESIGNATIONS, TRANSFERS AND/OR SUPPLEMENTS) Meeting Jul 9, 2026 - GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - 9:00 AM Category 7. ACTION AGENDA Type Action Recommended Action APPROVAL OF CHANGES IN HUMAN RESOURCES (HIRES, RESIGNATIONS, TRANSFERS AND/OR SUPPLEMENTS) SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: HUMAN RESOURCES SUBMITTED BY: JOHN MILLAY, DIRECTOR BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: APPROVAL OF CHANGES IN HUMAN RESOURCES (HIRES, RESIGNATIONS, TRANSFERS AND/OR SUPPLEMENTS) FISCAL IMPACT: BUDGETED File Attachments 07-9-26 Board Agenda.pdf (51 KB) Motion & Voting APPROVAL OF CHANGES IN HUMAN RESOURCES (HIRES, RESIGNATIONS, TRANSFERS AND/OR SUPPLEMENTS) Motion by Patricia Pearce, second by Kimberly Clement. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Patricia Pearce, Crystal Drake, Jean Prowant, Kimberly Clement, Larry Luckey II Subject 7.2 APPROVAL TO SET TENTATIVE AND FINAL PUBLIC HEARING DATES (TRIM) Meeting Jul 9, 2026 - GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - 9:00 AM Category 7. ACTION AGENDA Type Action Recommended Action APPROVAL TO SET TENTATIVE AND FINAL PUBLIC HEARING DATES (TRIM) SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SUBMITTED BY: DR. ALICE E. BARFIELD, SUPERINTENDENT BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: THE SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDS APPROVAL TO SET THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING DATES FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE 2026–2027 MILLAGE AND BUDGET IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TRUTH IN MILLAGE (TRIM) REQUIREMENTS: TENTATIVE PUBLIC HEARING: MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2026, AT 5:01 P.M., TO ADOPT THE TENTATIVE MILLAGE RATE FOLLOWED BY THE TENTATIVE BUDGET. FINAL PUBLIC HEARING: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026, AT 5:01 P.M., TO ADOPT THE FINAL MILLAGE RATE FOLLOWED BY THE FINAL BUDGET. FISCAL IMPACT: N/A File Attachments Motion & Voting Subject 7.3 APPROVAL OF THE ERRORS AND OMISSIONS INSURANCE RENEWAL FOR THE GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, INCLUDING THE REVISED POLICY COVERAGE Meeting Jul 9, 2026 - GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - 9:00 AM Category 7. ACTION AGENDA Type Action Recommended Action APPROVAL OF THE ERRORS AND OMISSIONS INSURANCE RENEWAL FOR THE GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, INCLUDING THE REVISED POLICY COVERAGE SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: HUMAN RESOURCES SUBMITTED BY: JOHN MILLAY, DIRECTOR BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: THE SCHOOL BOARD PREVIOUSLY APPROVED RENEWAL OF THE ERRORS AND OMISSIONS INSURANCE POLICY CONTINGENT UPON THE PREMIUM REMAINING SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME WITHOUT A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE. BECAUSE THE RENEWAL INCLUDES CHANGES TO THE POLICY COVERAGE, THE INSURANCE RENEWAL IS BEING PRESENTED TO THE SCHOOL BOARD FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE REVISED POLICY. FISCAL IMPACT: BUDGETED File Attachments Option 3 quote.pdf (203 KB) Motion & Voting APPROVAL OF THE ERRORS AND OMISSIONS INSURANCE RENEWAL FOR THE GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, INCLUDING THE REVISED POLICY COVERAGE Motion by Crystal Drake, second by Kimberly Clement. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Patricia Pearce, Crystal Drake, Jean Prowant, Kimberly Clement, Larry Luckey II Subject 7.4 THE SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDS APPROVAL TO CONTINUE EXPENDITURES UNTIL APPROVAL OF THE FINAL BUDGET FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR Meeting Jul 9, 2026 - GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - 9:00 AM Category 7. ACTION AGENDA Type Action Recommended Action THE SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDS APPROVAL TO CONTINUE EXPENDITURES UNTIL APPROVAL OF THE FINAL BUDGET FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SUBMITTED BY: DR. ALICE E. BARFIELD, SUPERINTENDENT BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: THE SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDS APPROVAL TO CONTINUE EXPENDITURES UNTIL APPROVAL OF THE FINAL BUDGET FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR FISCAL IMPACT: NA File Attachments Motion & Voting THE SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDS APPROVAL TO CONTINUE EXPENDITURES UNTIL APPROVAL OF THE FINAL BUDGET FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR Motion by Crystal Drake, second by Kimberly Clement. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Patricia Pearce, Crystal Drake, Jean Prowant, Kimberly Clement, Larry Luckey II Subject 7.5 APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED WGS BUSINESS ENTREPRENEUR END OF THE YEAR TRIP TO NEW YORK CITY JUNE 1 - 3, 2027 Meeting Jul 9, 2026 - GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - 9:00 AM Category 7. ACTION AGENDA Type Action Recommended Action APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED WGS BUSINESS ENTREPRENEUR END OF THE YEAR TRIP TO NEW YORK CITY JUNE 1 - 3, 2027 SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: WEST GLADES SCHOOL SUBMITTED BY: TINA WILLS & BRIANNA HERNANDEZ BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED WGS BUSINESS ENTREPRENEUR END OF THE YEAR TRIP TO NEW YORK CITY JUNE 1 - 3, 2027 Attendees: This trip will include all eighth-grade DIT students who are required to participate in the 2026–2027 Entrepreneurship Fair, along with their parents and school-approved chaperones. FISCAL IMPACT: N/A Estimated Cost and Funding Source The estimated cost is $2,238 per student and $2,574 per adult chaperone , subject to change based on final participation. Student costs will be funded primarily through profits earned in the Entrepreneurship Fair Program and additional fundraising activities, if needed. Any remaining expenses will be the responsibility of participating students and their parents or guardians. File Attachments Informational Letter.pdf (212 KB) New York Business Trip.pdf (56 KB) Activity Request WGS NYC.pdf (754 KB) Motion & Voting APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED WGS BUSINESS ENTREPRENEUR END OF THE YEAR TRIP TO NEW YORK CITY JUNE 1 - 3, 2027 Motion by Patricia Pearce, second by Crystal Drake. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Patricia Pearce, Crystal Drake, Jean Prowant, Kimberly Clement, Larry Luckey II 8. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS Subject 8.1 GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS Meeting Jul 9, 2026 - GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - 9:00 AM Category 8. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS Type Procedural File Attachments 9. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Subject 9.1 SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Meeting Jul 9, 2026 - GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - 9:00 AM Category 9. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Type Discussion, Information, Possible Action File Attachments 10. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS AND BUSINESS Subject 10.1 BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS AND BUSINESS Meeting Jul 9, 2026 - GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - 9:00 AM Category 10. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS AND BUSINESS Type Discussion, Information, Possible Action File Attachments 11. ADJOURN Subject 11.1 ADJOURN THE MEETING Meeting Jul 9, 2026 - GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - 9:00 AM Category 11. ADJOURN Type Possible Action, Procedural File Attachments