Business Meeting Agenda

4 Monday, March 16, 2026 Business Meeting Agenda District School Board of Indian River County, Florida 6500 57th Street Vero Beach, FL 32967 If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at these meetings, he will need to ensure that a verbatim record is made which includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be made. INVOCATION: Shortly before the opening gavel that officially begins a School Board meeting, the Chairman will introduce the Invocation Speaker. No person in attendance is or shall be required to participate in this observance and the personal decision of each person regarding participation will have no impact on his or her right to actively participate in the School Board’s business meeting. Time: 06:00 p.m. Room: Joe N. Idlette, Jr. Teacher Education Center (TEC) 1. MEETING OPENING Subject A. Call Meeting to Order Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda Type Procedural Goals Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility File Attachments 1. MEETING OPENING Subject B. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda Type Procedural Goals Focus Area 2: Safety, Culture & Climate Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility File Attachments 1. MEETING OPENING Subject C. Adoption of Orders of the Day Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda Type Action Goals Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility File Attachments 2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Subject A. 2026 Moonshot Community Proclamation Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda Type Presentation, Proclamation Goals Focus Area 4: Talent Development & Support Focus Area 1: Academic Success Focus Area 3: Communication & Engagement File Attachments 25.26.Proclamation.March 2026 Moonshot Community Proclamation Building a Literacy Capital of the Nation.pdf (152 KB) 2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Subject B. Report from the Superintendent Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda Type Information Goals Focus Area 3: Communication & Engagement Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility File Attachments 3. PUBLIC INPUT Subject A. Procedures for Public Input Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda Type Information, Procedural Goals Focus Area 3: Communication & Engagement Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility The full text of School Board Policy 0169.1 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT BOARD MEETINGS can be found using this link . Procedures for Public Input: • The Board recognizes the value to school governance of receiving input from the public. To maintain orderly conduct and proper decorum at its meetings, these procedures set forth the Board’s viewpoint-neutral roles related to public input at Board meetings, which are limited public forums. • During regular business meetings of the Board, the Board offers the following two (2) opportunities for the public to provide input: (1) on an agenda item (Consent Agenda and/or Action Agenda) prior to the Board taking official action on a proposition; and (2) during the Public Input section (for items not on the agenda). • Each individual speaker shall be allotted up to three (3) minutes during Public Input and up to three (3) minutes to an item on the Consent Agenda and/or Action Agenda as indicated on the order of business as it exists at the time the meeting starts. The time period may be adjusted by the presiding officer. • Individuals who have filled out the Speaker’s Form may not delegate their allotted time to speak to other individuals. • If an item is moved from either the Consent Agenda or Discussion Agenda to the Action Agenda, individuals will have the opportunity to speak to the item prior to a vote of the Board. • Individuals may only speak once about a given item. • Individuals may not utilize any demonstrative aids when providing public input. File Attachments 3. PUBLIC INPUT Subject B. Public Input Form Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda Type Information Goals Focus Area 3: Communication & Engagement Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility The below forms may be submitted electronically no later than 4:00 p.m. the business day prior to the Board Meeting or in person no later than 5:45 p.m. the day of the Board meeting. If submitting electronically, the form must come from the email address of the person wishing to speak. The email address is as follows: Public.comment@indianriverschools.org File Attachments 25.04.16 PUBLIC INPUT GUIDELINES - English and Spanish.pdf (675 KB) 25.04.16 Speaker's-Form_English.pdf (138 KB) 25.04.16 Speaker's-Form_English - Fillable.pdf (142 KB) 25.04.16 Speaker's-Form_Spanish.pdf (1,253 KB) 25.04.16 Speaker's-Form_Spanish - Fillable.pdf (214 KB) 3. PUBLIC INPUT Subject C. Speakers Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda Type Procedural Goals Focus Area 3: Communication & Engagement Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility File Attachments 4. CONSENT AGENDA Subject A. Approval of Consent Agenda Items Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Mar 16, 2026 Absolute Date Mar 16, 2026 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Recommended Action Superintendent recommends approval for Consent Agenda Goals Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility File Attachments All matters listed under Consent Agenda are considered by the Board Members to be routine and has been approved by the Superintendent/Secretary (Board Policy 165.1). There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to the time the Board votes on them unless a Board member requests a specific item be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion and a separate vote. Public comment on Consent items from anyone completing a card will be heard prior to the Board's vote on the Consent Agenda. 5. CONSENT AGENDA - Superintendent Subject A. Approval of 2026.2.2 Superintendent's Workshop Minutes Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda Type Action (Consent), Minutes Preferred Date Mar 16, 2026 Absolute Date Mar 16, 2026 Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Requesting approval of the 2/2/2026 Superintendent's Workshop minutes. Goals Focus Area 3: Communication & Engagement Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility File Attachments February 2, 2026 - Superintendent's Workshop Minutes.pdf (193 KB) All matters listed under Consent Agenda are considered by the Board Members to be routine and has been approved by the Superintendent/Secretary (Board Policy 165.1). There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to the time the Board votes on them unless a Board member requests a specific item be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion and a separate vote. Public comment on Consent items from anyone completing a card will be heard prior to the Board's vote on the Consent Agenda. 5. CONSENT AGENDA - Superintendent Subject B. Approval of 2026.2.23 School Board Awards & Presentations Minutes Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda Type Action (Consent), Minutes Preferred Date Mar 16, 2026 Absolute Date Mar 16, 2026 Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Requesting approval of the 2/23/26 School Board Awards & Presentations minutes. Goals Focus Area 3: Communication & Engagement Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility File Attachments February 23, 2026 - School Board Awards and Presentations Minutes.pdf (86 KB) All matters listed under Consent Agenda are considered by the Board Members to be routine and has been approved by the Superintendent/Secretary (Board Policy 165.1). There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to the time the Board votes on them unless a Board member requests a specific item be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion and a separate vote. Public comment on Consent items from anyone completing a card will be heard prior to the Board's vote on the Consent Agenda. 5. CONSENT AGENDA - Superintendent Subject C. Approval of 2026.2.23 Business Meeting Minutes Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda Type Action (Consent), Minutes Preferred Date Mar 16, 2026 Absolute Date Mar 16, 2026 Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Requesting approval of the 2/23/26 Business Meeting minutes. File Attachments Februry 23, 2026 - Business Meeting Minutes.pdf (181 KB) All matters listed under Consent Agenda are considered by the Board Members to be routine and has been approved by the Superintendent/Secretary (Board Policy 165.1). There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to the time the Board votes on them unless a Board member requests a specific item be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion and a separate vote. Public comment on Consent items from anyone completing a card will be heard prior to the Board's vote on the Consent Agenda. 6. CONSENT AGENDA - Financial & Business Services Subject A. Approval to Dispose of Surplus Property Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Mar 16, 2026 Absolute Date Mar 16, 2026 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $2,060.68 Budgeted Yes Budget Source 2025/2026 Budget Recommended Action Superintendent recommends approval. Goals Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility Approval to dispose of surplus property in accordance with Florida Statutes 274.05, 274.06 and SB Policy 7320. The attached lists represent property to be deleted from various inventories and/or for items that have been declared surplus. After Board approval, property will be recycled, and/or auctioned or repurposed. File Attachments Surplus - Board Approval - March 16, 2026.pdf (117 KB) All matters listed under Consent Agenda are considered by the Board Members to be routine and has been approved by the Superintendent/Secretary (Board Policy 165.1). There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to the time the Board votes on them unless a Board member requests a specific item be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion and a separate vote. Public comment on Consent items from anyone completing a card will be heard prior to the Board's vote on the Consent Agenda. 6. CONSENT AGENDA - Financial & Business Services Subject B. Approval of Financial Statements for the Period January 1 -31, 2026 Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Mar 16, 2026 Absolute Date Mar 16, 2026 Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Recommended Action Superintendent recommends approval. Goals Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility The Financial Reports are in accordance with Florida Statutes 1011.05 and 1101.06 and F.A.C. 6A-1.006. Attached are the following Financial Reports for the period January 1 - 31, 2026. File Attachments January 2026 Monthly Financials.pdf (1,273 KB) All matters listed under Consent Agenda are considered by the Board Members to be routine and has been approved by the Superintendent/Secretary (Board Policy 165.1). There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to the time the Board votes on them unless a Board member requests a specific item be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion and a separate vote. Public comment on Consent items from anyone completing a card will be heard prior to the Board's vote on the Consent Agenda. 6. CONSENT AGENDA - Financial & Business Services Subject C. Approval of Budget Amendment #5 - January 1 - 31, 2026 Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Mar 16, 2026 Absolute Date Mar 16, 2026 Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Recommended Action Superintendent recommends approval. Goals Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility B udget amendments are in accordance with Florida Statutes 1011.05 and 1101.06 and F.A.C. 6A-1.006. Attached are the following budget amendments for the period of January 1-31, 2026. File Attachments Budget Amendment #5 2025.26.pdf (1,881 KB) All matters listed under Consent Agenda are considered by the Board Members to be routine and has been approved by the Superintendent/Secretary (Board Policy 165.1). There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to the time the Board votes on them unless a Board member requests a specific item be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion and a separate vote. Public comment on Consent items from anyone completing a card will be heard prior to the Board's vote on the Consent Agenda. 6. CONSENT AGENDA - Financial & Business Services Subject D. Approval of Donations & Grants (Competitive & Noncompetitive) - Local, State & Federal Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Mar 16, 2026 Absolute Date Mar 16, 2026 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $20,442.00 Budgeted No Budget Source Donations/Grants Recommended Action Superintendent recommends approval. Goals Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility Focus Area 4: Talent Development & Support Focus Area 3: Communication & Engagement Focus Area 2: Safety, Culture & Climate Focus Area 1: Academic Success Pursuant to School Board Policy 7230 and F.S. 112.312 the following donations/grants have been received and reported. Total school donations and grants for March $20,442.00 Total year to date all donations and grants: $1,029,617.50 File Attachments Donation Packet 3.16.26.pdf (2,721 KB) Donation.Grant.Report 3.16.26.pdf (145 KB) All matters listed under Consent Agenda are considered by the Board Members to be routine and has been approved by the Superintendent/Secretary (Board Policy 165.1). There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to the time the Board votes on them unless a Board member requests a specific item be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion and a separate vote. Public comment on Consent items from anyone completing a card will be heard prior to the Board's vote on the Consent Agenda. 6. CONSENT AGENDA - Financial & Business Services Subject E. Approval of the Construction Management at Risk Agreement for a Single Point of Entry Project – School 1 (SDIRC RFQ #07-0-2025DE) Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Mar 16, 2026 Absolute Date Mar 16, 2026 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $272,072.28 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Capital Budget Recommended Action Superintendent recommends approval. Goals Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility Focus Area 2: Safety, Culture & Climate Approval is recommended for the Construction Management at Risk Agreement between the School Board of Indian River County and Remnant Construction, LLC, for a Single Point of Entry Project in accordance with SDIRC RFQ #07-0-2025DE . The Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), in the not to exceed amount of $272,072.28, includes all Construction and Management costs with Remnant Construction, LLC as per the Construction Management at Risk Agreement. The project consists of vestibule hardening for the single point of entry into the school’s administration area. File Attachments All matters listed under Consent Agenda are considered by the Board Members to be routine and has been approved by the Superintendent/Secretary (Board Policy 165.1). There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to the time the Board votes on them unless a Board member requests a specific item be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion and a separate vote. Public comment on Consent items from anyone completing a card will be heard prior to the Board's vote on the Consent Agenda. 6. CONSENT AGENDA - Financial & Business Services Subject F. Approval of the Construction Management at Risk Agreement for a Single Point of Entry Project – School 2 (SDIRC RFQ #07-0-2025DE) Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Mar 16, 2026 Absolute Date Mar 16, 2026 Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Capital Budget Recommended Action Superintendent recommends approval. Goals Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility Focus Area 2: Safety, Culture & Climate Approval is recommended for the Construction Management at Risk Agreement between the School Board of Indian River County and Remnant Construction, LLC, for a Single Point of Entry Project in accordance with SDIRC RFQ #07-0-2025DE . The Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), in the not to exceed amount of $273,303.56, includes all Construction and Management costs with Remnant Construction, LLC as per the Construction Management at Risk Agreement. The project consists of vestibule hardening for the single point of entry into the school’s administration area. File Attachments All matters listed under Consent Agenda are considered by the Board Members to be routine and has been approved by the Superintendent/Secretary (Board Policy 165.1). There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to the time the Board votes on them unless a Board member requests a specific item be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion and a separate vote. Public comment on Consent items from anyone completing a card will be heard prior to the Board's vote on the Consent Agenda. 6. CONSENT AGENDA - Financial & Business Services Subject G. Approval of the Construction Management at Risk Agreement for a Single Point of Entry Project – School 3 (SDIRC RFQ #07-0-2025DE) Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Mar 16, 2026 Absolute Date Mar 16, 2026 Dollar Amount $226,768.37 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Capital Budget Recommended Action Superintendent recommends approval. Goals Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility Focus Area 2: Safety, Culture & Climate Approval is recommended for the Construction Management at Risk Agreement between the School Board of Indian River County and Remnant Construction, LLC, for a Single Point of Entry Project in accordance with SDIRC RFQ #07-0-2025DE . The Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), in the not to exceed amount of $226,768.37, includes all Construction and Management costs with Remnant Construction, LLC as per the Construction Management at Risk Agreement. The project consists of vestibule hardening for the single point of entry into the school’s administration area. File Attachments All matters listed under Consent Agenda are considered by the Board Members to be routine and has been approved by the Superintendent/Secretary (Board Policy 165.1). There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to the time the Board votes on them unless a Board member requests a specific item be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion and a separate vote. Public comment on Consent items from anyone completing a card will be heard prior to the Board's vote on the Consent Agenda. 6. CONSENT AGENDA - Financial & Business Services Subject H. Approval of Florida Department of Education, Office of Educational Facilities, Florida Inventory of School Houses (FISH) Certification of Facilities Data Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Mar 16, 2026 Absolute Date Mar 16, 2026 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Recommended Action Superintendent recommends approval. Goals Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility Focus Area 2: Safety, Culture & Climate Approval is recommended for the Florida Department of Education, Office of Educational Facilities, Florida Inventory of School Houses (FISH) Certification of Facilities Data for the School District of Indian River County. The District is required, by the State Requirements for Educational Facilities (SREF) Section 6.1(5)(c), to review the Florida Inventory of School Houses (FISH) and to certify to the Florida Department of Education Office of Educational Facilities that the inventory is current and accurate prior to April 1st of each year. File Attachments FISH Certification - 3.16.26.pdf (726 KB) All matters listed under Consent Agenda are considered by the Board Members to be routine and has been approved by the Superintendent/Secretary (Board Policy 165.1). There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to the time the Board votes on them unless a Board member requests a specific item be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion and a separate vote. Public comment on Consent items from anyone completing a card will be heard prior to the Board's vote on the Consent Agenda. 6. CONSENT AGENDA - Financial & Business Services Subject I. Approval of Release of Final Payment to Remnant Construction, LLC for the Jimmy Graves Sports & Community Complex Track & Field Facility - Phase 1.B. Project (SDIRC #07-0-2022JC) Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Mar 16, 2026 Absolute Date Mar 16, 2026 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $3,428,736.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Capital Budget Recommended Action Superintendent Recommends approval. Goals Focus Area 2: Safety, Culture & Climate Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility Approval is recommended for release of Final Payment in the amount of $146,790.97 to Remnant Construction, LLC for the Jimmy Graves Sports & Community Complex Track & Field Facility - Phase 1.B. Project (SDIRC #07-0‐2022JC). On December 9, 2024, the Board approved the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) in the amount of $ 3,428,736.00 for the Jimmy Graves Sports & Community Complex Track & Field Facility - Phase 1.B. Project. The final construction cost for this project totals $3,428,736.00, which includes $492,916.57 for material owner direct purchases. Final payment for this project is being brought to the Board for approval in accordance with Florida Statute 1013.50. File Attachments Final Payment - Jimmy Graves 1.B. (Remnant) 3.16.26.pdf (1,649 KB) All matters listed under Consent Agenda are considered by the Board Members to be routine and has been approved by the Superintendent/Secretary (Board Policy 165.1). There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to the time the Board votes on them unless a Board member requests a specific item be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion and a separate vote. Public comment on Consent items from anyone completing a card will be heard prior to the Board's vote on the Consent Agenda. 6. CONSENT AGENDA - Financial & Business Services Subject J. Approval to extend agreement with Brightview Landscape Services, Inc. through June 30, 2027 (SDIRC 10-0-2022/JC) Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Mar 16, 2026 Absolute Date Mar 16, 2026 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $580,000.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source General Budget Recommended Action Superintendent recommends approval. Goals Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility At the June 13, 2022 business meeting, the School Board unanimously voted to approve SDIRC 10-0-2022/JC. The scope of work of this agreement included mowing all common areas around buildings, field areas, perimeter of retention ponds, weed-eating, edging sidewalks and flower beds, hedge trimming, blowing off sidewalks and parking lots, weed killing, removal of debris from trees such as falling and dead limbs and all other tasks associated with commercial lawn care. Brightview Landscaping has agreed to the second of two one-year extensions through June 30, 2027. This work is funded through the Operating Budget and the 2026-2027 estimated financial impact to the district will be $580,000. File Attachments Board Agenda item 6.13.22 Brightview 2025-26 .pdf (5,851 KB) SDIRC Extension 2 of 2 Brightview exp 6_2027 BV signed.pdf (383 KB) All matters listed under Consent Agenda are considered by the Board Members to be routine and has been approved by the Superintendent/Secretary (Board Policy 165.1). There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to the time the Board votes on them unless a Board member requests a specific item be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion and a separate vote. Public comment on Consent items from anyone completing a card will be heard prior to the Board's vote on the Consent Agenda. 6. CONSENT AGENDA - Financial & Business Services Subject K. Approval of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) E-Rate Programs Purchases Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Mar 16, 2026 Absolute Date Mar 16, 2026 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $300,000.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source 2025/2026 Budget Recommended Action Superintendent recommends approval. Goals Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility Focus Area 4: Talent Development & Support Focus Area 1: Academic Success The district intends to participate in the FY 2026–2027 Federal E‑Rate program to support the purchase of networking infrastructure equipment and services for schools, with a potential district cost savings of up to $1,200,000. All requests are limited to services and equipment eligible under the current Eligible Services List. Category 2 (Cat 2) Category 2 Description: Discounts are available for internal connections, managed internal broadband services, and basic maintenance of eligible internal connections. Eligible technologies include switches, routers, wireless LAN components, and associated operational software when eligible. Request for Proposal: The district will submit for eligible items such as network switches, wireless access points, firewall services, basic maintenance, and the necessary software and licenses. The district filed Form 470 with the Universal Service Administrative Company on January 21, 2026. Competitive Bidding and Service Selection: The Form 470 and any RFP documents will remain posted for at least 28 days. After the Allowable Contract Date, proposals will be evaluated using a weighted matrix in which the price of eligible products and services is the primary factor and is weighted more heavily than any other single factor. Approval to Purchase: The district requests approval to proceed with bids received, submit Form 471, and finalize procurement with the selected vendor. The estimated retail cost of the project is approximately $1,500,000. With an anticipated E‑Rate discount of 80 percent, the expected district cost is $300,000. All purchases will remain within the district’s Category Two budget for the FY 2026–2030 cycle. File Attachments What is E rate.pdf (183 KB) IndianRiver_CAT2_Requests_2026-27_V2-27-26.pdf (103 KB) All matters listed under Consent Agenda are considered by the Board Members to be routine and has been approved by the Superintendent/Secretary (Board Policy 165.1). There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to the time the Board votes on them unless a Board member requests a specific item be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion and a separate vote. Public comment on Consent items from anyone completing a card will be heard prior to the Board's vote on the Consent Agenda. 6. CONSENT AGENDA - Financial & Business Services Subject L. Amended - Approval of Personnel Recommendations 3.16.26 Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Mar 16, 2026 Absolute Date Mar 16, 2026 Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Recommended Action Superintendent recommends approval Goals Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility Focus Area 3: Communication & Engagement Focus Area 1: Academic Success Attached is a list of personnel recommendations that includes additions, separations and/or changes. File Attachments Amended Personnel Recommendations 3.16.26.pdf (152 KB) All matters listed under Consent Agenda are considered by the Board Members to be routine and has been approved by the Superintendent/Secretary (Board Policy 165.1). There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to the time the Board votes on them unless a Board member requests a specific item be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion and a separate vote. Public comment on Consent items from anyone completing a card will be heard prior to the Board's vote on the Consent Agenda. 7. CONSENT AGENDA - School Leadership and Management Subject A. Approval of Transportation Agreements with Boys & Girls Club of Indian River County and Charter Schools Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Mar 16, 2026 Absolute Date Mar 16, 2026 Goals Focus Area 1: Academic Success Focus Area 2: Safety, Culture & Climate Focus Area 3: Communication & Engagement Focus Area 4: Talent Development & Support Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility Attached are the transportation agreements between the School Board of Indian River County and Boys & Girls Club of Indian River County, Imagine School at South Indian River County, LLC., Indian River Charter High School, Inc., North County Charter School, Inc., Sebastian Charter Junior High School, Inc., and St. Peter's Academy, Inc. File Attachments Transportation Agreements between the School Board of Indian River County and Boys & Girls Club of I.pdf (21,270 KB) All matters listed under Consent Agenda are considered by the Board Members to be routine and has been approved by the Superintendent/Secretary (Board Policy 165.1). There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to the time the Board votes on them unless a Board member requests a specific item be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion and a separate vote. Public comment on Consent items from anyone completing a card will be heard prior to the Board's vote on the Consent Agenda. 7. CONSENT AGENDA - School Leadership and Management Subject B. Approval of SRHS Automotive Program Purchases – Utilizing CAP Grant Funds Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Mar 16, 2026 Absolute Date Mar 16, 2026 Recommended Action Superintendent recommends approval. Goals Focus Area 1: Academic Success Focus Area 3: Communication & Engagement Focus Area 4: Talent Development & Support Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility The following request pertains to the 2023 Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive (CAP) grant . The award ($1,938,150.00) recently had an approved budget amendment by FLDOE. All renovations and services approved by FLDOE and funded by this grant are completed. Any unexpended renovation costs and architectural fees as stated on the original Project Award Notification (PAN) budget were amended to be reallocated such that: Line item (Object 6410 in FOCUS) for Capitalized Equipment was increased by $548,350.00 Line item (Object 6420 in FOCUS) was added to the budget for the amount of $39,634.00 *The total CAP grant award amount did not change. This request is for SDIRC Board approval of multiple quotes that will exceed $50,000 total in cost . Consulab: $148,950.00 Consulab: $166,470.00 Consulab: $38,460.00 Mohawk: $50,828.05 Mohawk: $102,355.00 All Quotes attached. File Attachments CONSULAB Quote_28480 $38460 12.10.2025.pdf (94 KB) CONSULAB Quote_28487 $166470 12.10.2025.pdf (129 KB) CONSULAB Quote_28468 $148950 12.08.2025.pdf (127 KB) SebastianRiver.UAD145.012126.pdf (355 KB) SebastianRiver.RX14KLIS.012126.pdf (359 KB) All matters listed under Consent Agenda are considered by the Board Members to be routine and has been approved by the Superintendent/Secretary (Board Policy 165.1). There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to the time the Board votes on them unless a Board member requests a specific item be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion and a separate vote. Public comment on Consent items from anyone completing a card will be heard prior to the Board's vote on the Consent Agenda. 7. CONSENT AGENDA - School Leadership and Management Subject C. Approval of the Vero Beach High School Baseball Shipyard/Hanahan Classic Trip Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Mar 16, 2026 Absolute Date Mar 16, 2026 Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Superintendent recommends approval. Goals Focus Area 1: Academic Success Focus Area 2: Safety, Culture & Climate Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility Focus Area 4: Talent Development & Support The VBHS Baseball Team has been invited to participate in the Shipyard/Hanahan Classic in Charleston, South Carolina from March 29, 2026 - April 1, 2026. The trip Booster Club will be funding a large portion of expenses. There is no cost to the School District of Indian River County. File Attachments All matters listed under Consent Agenda are considered by the Board Members to be routine and has been approved by the Superintendent/Secretary (Board Policy 165.1). There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to the time the Board votes on them unless a Board member requests a specific item be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion and a separate vote. Public comment on Consent items from anyone completing a card will be heard prior to the Board's vote on the Consent Agenda. 8. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT TO ACTION Subject A. Review Pulled Consent to Action Item if applicable Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Oct 27, 2025 Absolute Date Oct 27, 2025 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Goals Focus Area 3: Communication & Engagement Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility File Attachments All matters listed under Consent Agenda are considered by the Board Members to be routine and has been approved by the Superintendent/Secretary (Board Policy 165.1). There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to the time the Board votes on them unless a Board member requests a specific item be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion and a separate vote. Public comment on Consent items from anyone completing a card will be heard prior to the Board's vote on the Consent Agenda. 9. ACTION AGENDA Subject A. Public Hearing for Adoption of Instructional Materials (Non-State Adopted Instructional Materials) - Pelican Island Classical Magnet Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda Type Action Fiscal Impact Yes Goals Focus Area 1: Academic Success A list of recommended Instructional Materials for Pelican Island Classical Magnet second through eighth grades has been available for public review for twenty (20) calendar days. The materials listed are subject to public comment during this public hearing. The Instructional Materials Adoption Committee has reviewed the attached adoption materials for consideration beginning with the 2026-2027 school years. These materials will assist teachers in providing standards-based instruction in Pelican Island Classical Magnet School second through eighth grades. This list of instructional materials has been brought before the School Board during March 16, 2026, School Board Workshop. File Attachments 03.16.2026_Instructional_Materials_Pelican_Island_Board_Presentation updated.pdf (1,228 KB) 9. ACTION AGENDA Subject B. Approval to Participate in the Florida Educator Health Trust (FLEHT) Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda Type Action Preferred Date Mar 16, 2026 Absolute Date Mar 16, 2026 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $105,000.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Insurance Fund Recommended Action Superintendent recommends approval. Goals Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility Approval is recommended for the District's participation in the Florida Educator Health Trust (FLEHT) and to authorize the Superintendent (or designee) to execute the Participation Agreement, complete all steps necessary to transition the District into the trust, and to authorize the Superintendent to pay the associated fees required to be a member of the Trust. The Florida Educator Health Trust (FLEHT) is a non-profit health insurance trust under the Florida Association of District School Superintendents (FADSS). Its purpose is to provide school districts with transparent, cost-efficient, and stable health insurance management through collective purchasing power and enhanced oversight. All programs and strategies implemented by the trust are evaluated by industry experts and approved by regulators. The primary goal of FLEHT is to reduce costs while enhancing financial stability for member districts. Some of the program benefits include: access to FLEHT’s risk-sharing program, full autonomy over employee benefits programs, economy-of-scale purchasing for maximum savings, actuarial services, financial reporting, and funding recommendations, annual analysis and marketing of medical, pharmacy, and stop-loss programs, independent oversight and audits for compliance with state, federal, and local regulations, procurement services, contract negotiations, vendor management, and a consolidated data warehouse for improved transparency and efficiency. The FLEHT fees are based on a per employee / per month rate which fluctuates based on the number of active employees participating in the medical benefits plan. A one-time $10,000 initial payment is due within 60 days of signing the Participation Agreement to secure membership in the Trust and to allow for the Superintendent (or designee) to retain a seat on the FLEHT Board. The estimated membership fees from April through June of 2026 are approximately $95,000, with an estimated on-going annual cost, based on current employee enrollment, of $375,000. These membership fees are expected to be offset by long-term savings and reduction in existing expenses. On 3/6/2026, the District’s Health Insurance Advisory Task Force (HIATF) approved recommending to the Superintendent that the District join FLEHT as a long-term solution to the overall management of the District’s health insurance program. The Superintendent is recommending that the District execute the Participation Agreement to become a member of FLEHT and to begin paying the membership fees as of April 1, 2026. File Attachments FLEHT Fee Structure 2025.pdf (60 KB) FLEHT Participation Agreement 3_16_2026.pdf (145 KB) 26.03.16 Agenda Item - FLEHT Trust.pdf (812 KB) 9. ACTION AGENDA Subject C. Approval of Somerset Charter School Application Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda Type Action Preferred Date Mar 16, 2026 Absolute Date Mar 16, 2026 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Recommended Action Superintendent recommends approval. Goals Focus Area 1: Academic Success On January 9, 2026, Somerset Academy Inc. applied to open two new charter schools, Somerset Academy West Vero and Somerset Academy West Vero Middle School in Indian River County in August 2027. Per Florida Statute 1002.33 and School Board Policy 9800 The Charter School Application Review Committee (ARC) was established to review the application with the Model Florida Charter School Application High-Performing Charter School System Replication Evaluation Instrument . Based on their review, ARC members recommended approving the application. Details of the review can be found in the backup. File Attachments FormHPS2-HPSRE Somerset Academy West Vero Elementary.pdf (267 KB) FormHPS2-HPSRE Somerset Academy West Vero Middle School.pdf (268 KB) 10. DISCUSSION Subject A. Hold for Items Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda Type Information Goals Focus Area 3: Communication & Engagement Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility File Attachments 11. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER MATTERS Subject A. Board Members Report on Community Meetings/Events Attended Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda Type Information Goals Focus Area 3: Communication & Engagement Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility File Attachments 12. SUPERINTENDENT'S CLOSING Subject A. Comments Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda Type Information Goals Focus Area 3: Communication & Engagement Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility File Attachments 13. ADJOURNMENT Subject A. Closing Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda Type Procedural Goals Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility File Attachments 13. ADJOURNMENT Subject B. Legal Disclosures Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda Type Information Goals Focus Area 3: Communication & Engagement Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility INVOCATION DISCLAIMER: Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the School Board business meeting is and shall be the voluntary offering of a private citizen to and for the benefit of the School Board pursuant to Resolution #2015-08. The views and beliefs expressed by the Invocation Speaker have not been previously reviewed or approved by the School Board and do not necessarily represent their individual religious beliefs, nor are the views or beliefs expressed intended to express allegiance to or preference for any particular religion, denomination, faith, creed, or belief by the School Board. No person in attendance at this meeting is or shall be required to participate in any invocation and such decision whether or not to participate will have no impact on his or her right to actively participate in the public meeting. SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS DISCLAIMER: Anyone who needs special accommodations to participate in these meetings may contact the School District’s American Disabilities Act Coordinator at 564-3001(TTY 564-2792) at least 48-hours in before the meeting. NOTE: Changes and amendments to the agenda can occur 72-hours prior to the meeting. All business meetings will be held in the Joe N. Idlette, Jr. Teacher Education Center (TEC) located in the J.A. Thompson Administrative Center at 6500 – 57th Street, Vero Beach, Fl 32967, unless otherwise specified. Meetings may broadcast live on Comcast/Xfinity Ch. 28, AT&T Uverse Ch. 99, and the School District’s website stream; and may be replayed on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the time of the original meeting. For a schedule, please visit the District’s website at https://www.indianriverschools.org/iretv . The agenda can be accessed by Internet at https://www.indianriverschools.org . File Attachments 14. SIGNATURE PAGES Subject A. Signature Pages Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda Type Information Goals Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility Item 6E: Construction Management at Risk Agreement for a Single Point of Entry Project - School 1 Item 6F: Construction Management at Risk Agreement for a Single Point of Entry Project - School 2 Item 6G: Construction Management at Risk Agreement for a Single Point of Entry Project - School 3 Item 6J: Extended Agreement-Brightview Landscaping Services, Inc. (SDIRC 10-0-2022/JC) Item 9B: Participation in the Florida Educator Health Trust (FLEHT) File Attachments Item 6J-Extended Agreement-Brightview Landscaping Services, Inc. (SDIRC 10-0-2022-JC - 3.16.26 - Signed.pdf (518 KB) FLEHT - Indian River County Participation Agreement (Approved by FLEHT 04-07-2026).pdf (772 KB) 14. SIGNATURE PAGES Subject B. Additional Information Provided at the Business Meeting Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Business Meeting Agenda Type Information Goals Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility File Attachments