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4 Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Board meeting 'This is a public meeting' THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY GARLAND BOGGUS BOARD ROOM 426 SCHOOL STREET SEBRING, FLORIDA 33870 5:30 p.m. (or as soon thereafter as may be practicable) PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES If a person wishes to speak to the Board regarding an issue, please fill out a petition card located in the lobby and present it to the Board Secretary prior to the meeting. 1. OPENING ITEMS Subject A. Call to order and roll call of members Meeting Nov 19, 2024 - Board meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments Subject B. Character Word/Program: 'Respect' presented by Woodlawn Elementary Meeting Nov 19, 2024 - Board meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments Subject C. Highlands Highlights Meeting Nov 19, 2024 - Board meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments Subject D. Recognitions: iCEV presentation of plaques to Avon Park High School and Hill-Gustat Middle School for students earning Industry Certifications-Guest Kaitlin Plante, iCEV Meeting Nov 19, 2024 - Board meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type Presentation File Attachments Subject E. Curriculum presentation Meeting Nov 19, 2024 - Board meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments Subject F. School Board Member committee reports Meeting Nov 19, 2024 - Board meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments Subject G. Presentation of petition, comments, concern or report Meeting Nov 19, 2024 - Board meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments Subject H. Superintendent's Report Meeting Nov 19, 2024 - Board meeting Category 1. OPENING ITEMS Type File Attachments 2. ADOPT THE AGENDA 3. CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION Subject A. Consider approval of the minutes of the October 14, 2024 Special Meeting, October 17, 2024 Workshops and the October 22, 2024 Board Meeting Meeting Nov 19, 2024 - Board meeting Category 3. CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION Type Dr. Durrance moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 10-14-24 Special Meeting - Agenda Items from October 8.pdf (80 KB) 10-17-24 Workshop - Metal Detectors at Lake Placid High School.pdf (71 KB) 10-17-24 Workshop - Sebring Pre-K Center Program.pdf (72 KB) 10-22-24 board meeting.pdf (91 KB) Subject B. Consider approval of Comcast Cable Communication Management Second Amendment for E-Rate Services Meeting Nov 19, 2024 - Board meeting Category 3. CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION Type Action Consent Recommended Action Consider approval of Comcast second amendment as recommended by Harry Howes, MIS Technical Manager. Dr. Durrance moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. In 2C the language was amended to read " To the extent not prohibited by, and subject to the limitation of, applicable law, Customer agrees to defend..." and Anjelica Ramos Tinajero was made the Primary Contact. File Attachments Highlands County School District (CE-83590) intrastate REDL.pdf (347 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts 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 C. Consider approval of Comcast Cable Communication Management Third Amendment for E-Rate Services Meeting Nov 19, 2024 - Board meeting Category 3. CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION Type Action Consent Recommended Action Consider approval of Comcast third amendment as recommended by Harry Howes, MIS Technical Manager. Dr. Durrance moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. In 2C the language was amended to read "To the extent not prohibited by, and subject to the limitaion of, applicable law, Customer agrees to defend..." and Anjelica Ramos Tinajero was made the Primary Contact. File Attachments Highlands County School District (CE-83497) ENS intra 3rd A.pdf (385 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts 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 D. 2024-2025 Office of Safe Schools: Quarter 1 Compliance Visit Report Meeting Nov 19, 2024 - Board meeting Category 3. CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION Type Action Consent Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Tim Leeseberg, Director of Safety and Security Dr. Durrance moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts 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 E. Consider approval of the Delta Dental Renewal Meeting Nov 19, 2024 - Board meeting Category 3. CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATION Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Andrew G. Lethbridge Dr. Durrance moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments Delta Dental Renewal.pdf (730 KB) 4. CONSENT AGENDA - LEGAL 5. CONSENT AGENDA - POLICIES 6. CONSENT AGENDA - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Subject A. Consider approval of out-of-state travel for Sebring High School's Boys Basketball Team to travel to attend the Cleveland Invitational Tournament in Cleveland, Tennessee, December 26th-December 30th, 2024 Meeting Nov 19, 2024 - Board meeting Category 6. CONSENT AGENDA - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Type Action Consent Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Danielle Erwin Dr. Durrance moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments OOS FT SHS BOYS BASKETBALL.pdf (237 KB) BoyS Basketball 2425 Out Of State Travel Check List.pdf (30 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts 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 B. Consider approval of out-of-state travel for Shelby Ball, Avon Park High School's Ag Teacher to attend the National Association of Agricultural Educators Convention in San Antonio, Texas December 3-8, 2024 Meeting Nov 19, 2024 - Board meeting Category 6. CONSENT AGENDA - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Type Action Consent Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Danielle Erwin Dr. Durrance moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments Out of State Travel Shelby Ball NAAE Convention.pdf (29 KB) 2024 NAAE Convention Print Schedule 2.pdf (141 KB) OOS FT AHPS SHELBY BALL NAAE CONVENTION.pdf (51 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts 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 C. Consider approval of out-of-state travel for Joy Loomis, Avon Park High School's Choir Director, and APHS Chorus to attend National Youth Choir at Carnegie Hall, New York March 28-April 1, 2025 Meeting Nov 19, 2024 - Board meeting Category 6. CONSENT AGENDA - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Type Action Consent Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Danielle Erwin Dr. Durrance moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments OOS FT APHS CHOIR NY.pdf (178 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts 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. 7. CONSENT AGENDA - BUSINESS OPERATIONS Subject A. Consider approval of budget amendments first quarter of 2024-2025. Meeting Nov 19, 2024 - Board meeting Category 7. CONSENT AGENDA - BUSINESS OPERATIONS Type Action Consent Recommended Action Motion to approve item as presented. Submitted by Anjelica Tinajero. Dr. Durrance moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments First quarter amendments.pdf (2,054 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts 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 B. Consider Approval Quarterly Financial Statement Meeting Nov 19, 2024 - Board meeting Category 7. CONSENT AGENDA - BUSINESS OPERATIONS Type Action Consent Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Stephanie Hanks. Dr. Durrance moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments Quarterly Financial Statement - July thru September.pdf (109 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts 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. ACTION - APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 9. ACTION - ADMINISTRATION Subject A. Consider approval of the Superintendent's recommendation for personnel. Meeting Nov 19, 2024 - Board meeting Category 9. ACTION - ADMINISTRATION Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Dr. Carla Ball Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 111924.pdf (159 KB) Subject B. Consider Approval of expulsions and expunge expulsion records. Meeting Nov 19, 2024 - Board meeting Category 9. ACTION - ADMINISTRATION Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Mr. Timothy Leeseberg. Dr. Durrance moved to approve. Mr. Martin seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. Expulsions: SBHC2425-17 Aggravated Battery SBHC2425-19 Alcohol SBHC2425-20 Alcohol SBHC2425-21 Drug Use/Possession SBHC2425-26 Alcohol SBHC2425-29 Alcohol SBHC2425-32 Alcohol SBHC2425-33 Threat SBHC2425-36 Alcohol Expunge Expulsion Records of students who successfully completed the program at the Academy at Youth Care Lane: SBHC2324-148 Expunge Expulsion Record SBHC2324-091 Expunge Expulsion Record SBHC2324-132 Expunge Expulsion Record SBHC2324-164 Expunge Expulsion Record SBHC2324-151 Expunge Expulsion Record SBHC2324-054 Expunge Expulsion Record SBHC2324-156 Expunge Expulsion Record SBHC2324-146 Expunge Expulsion Record SBHC2324-161 Expunge Expulsion Record SBHC2324-160 Expunge Expulsion Record SBHC2324-158 Expunge Expulsion Record SBHC2324-144 Expunge Expulsion Record SBHC2324-150 Expunge Expulsion Record SBHC2324-175 Expunge Expulsion Record SBHC2324-166 Expunge Expulsion Record SBHC2324-147 Expunge Expulsion Record SBHC2324-103 Expunge Expulsion Record SBHC2324-165 Expunge Expulsion Record SBHC2324-145 Expunge Expulsion Record SBHC2324-162 Expunge Expulsion Record File Attachments Subject C. Consider Approval of the 2024-2025 School Calendar as REVISED Meeting Nov 19, 2024 - Board meeting Category 9. ACTION - ADMINISTRATION Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted Andrew G. Lethbridge Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Dr. Durrance seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 24-25 School Calendar (REVISED)- .pdf (128 KB) Hurricane Survey Results.pdf (143 KB) Subject D. Consider Approval of the 2025-2026 School Calendar Meeting Nov 19, 2024 - Board meeting Category 9. ACTION - ADMINISTRATION Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted Andrew G. Lethbridge Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Mr. Whidden seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments 2025-2026 Calendar.pdf (145 KB) Subject E. Consider approval of the revisions to the ESE Director job description Meeting Nov 19, 2024 - Board meeting Category 9. ACTION - ADMINISTRATION Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Dr. Carla Ball Mrs. Howerton moved to approve as revised adding ESE certification must be obtained within one year of accepting position. Dr. Durrance seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments Director of ESE_Rev 110624 .pdf (209 KB) 10. ACTION - LEGAL Subject A. Consider approval of Florida Blue Stop Loss Renewal Proposal Meeting Nov 19, 2024 - Board meeting Category 10. ACTION - LEGAL Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve as submitted by Andrew G. Lethbridge Mrs. Howerton moved to approve. Dr. Durrance seconded. On roll call, all members present voted 'yes'. Motion carried. File Attachments Nov 1 2024 Ltr re Stop Loss w Proposal.pdf (233 KB) 11. ACTION - POLICIES 12. ACTION - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION 13. ACTION - BUSINESS OPERATIONS 14. EMERGENCY ITEMS 15. HCEA/HCESPA MEMBERS' COMMENTS 16. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY COMMENTS 17. BOARD MEMBER'S COMMENTS 18. ADJOURNMENT 19. NOTICE: If a person intends to appeal the Board’s decision with respect to any matter, or has any thought that an appeal may be taken, the person has the responsibility to ensure that a verbatim (word for word) record of the proceeding is made and that the record includes all testimony and evidence upon which an appeal is to be based. NOTICE: If you are a person with a disability who requires reasonable accommodations in order to attend a School Board meeting, please contact the ADA Coordinator, Carla J. Ball, Director of Human Resources at 863-471-5732 or 426 School St., Sebring, Florida 33870 at least 48 hours in advance of the event.