School Board Meeting

2 Tuesday, April 14, 2026 School Board Meeting An Equal Opportunity School District MEETING TIME AND LOCATION: 5:30 P.M. - 1614 E Fort King Street, Ocala, Florida 34471 ADA ASSISTANCE: Anyone needing special assistance at the meeting of the Marion County School Board due to a disability should contact Ms. Elena Martinez Young, Executive Assistant 352-671-7707, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Student and public speakers do not reflect the endorsement, sponsorship, position, or expression of the Marion County School District. 1. Call to Order Subject 1.1 Call to Order - Regular Meeting Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Procedural Rationale and Methodology: Record of attendance. Prior Board Action Date(s): N/A Financial History and Term/Time Frame: Verbal attendance is taken by Recording Secretary. Effect of Action/Results: Determines if quorum is present in order to proceed with the meeting and provides a record of who is present for discussion and voting. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 0162 Section 1001.372, Fla. Stats. (2025) File Attachments 2. Inspiration and Pledge Subject 2.1 Inspiration and Pledge Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Procedural Rationale and Methodology: Inspiration and leading the Pledge Prior Board Action Date (s): N/A Financial History and Term/Time Frame: Individuals desiring to provide the inspiration and lead the Pledge of Allegiance to arrange to do so through the appropriate administrators and Recording Secretary at least two (2) weeks in advance of the Board meeting. Effect of Action/Results: Commencement of the meeting through an inspiration and Pledge of Allegiance is provided by a variety of departments and showcases positive actions occurring within Marion County Public Schools. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policies 2105 and 8810 File Attachments 3. Recognitions Subject 3.1 Recognitions Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Recognition Goals Strategic Plan Key Priority 1 - Positive, Safe & Supportive Environments Strategic Plan Key Priority 3 - Talent Development & Workforce Sustainability Strategic Plan Key Priority 5 - Thriving Partnerships Rationale and Methodology: Marion County Public Schools desires to publicly acknowledge the contributions, achievements, and successes of students and staff members. Doing so during a School Board meeting accomplishes this and fosters greater understanding and knowledge of success both inside and outside the classroom. Prior Board Action Date(s): N/A Financial History and Term/Time Frame: N/A Effect of Action/Results: Provides the School Board and community opportunity to become more aware of student and staff achievements through in-person appreciation. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: N/A File Attachments 4. Recognition Subject 4.1 Recognize Donations Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Procedural Rationale and Methodology: Recognition of cash or tangible donations in the amount/value of $1,000.00 and above to enhance and support various programs, efforts, groups, and/or clubs. Prior Board Action Date(s): N/A Financial History and Term/Time Frame: Recognition of Donations as listed below: $1,680.00 to North Marion High School from One Blood, Inc. to be used for school needs at North Marion High School $2,050.00 to Hammett L. Bowen, Jr. Elementary from the PTO of Hammett L. Bowen, Jr. Elementary to purchase teacher reference resources for classroom use Effect of Action/Results: Donations will support various programs, efforts, groups, and/or clubs. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 7230 F.S. 112.312, Fla. Stats. (2025) File Attachments Donation Recognitions for April 14th, 2026.pdf (77 KB) 5. Approval of Agenda Subject 5.1 Meeting Agenda Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Action Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Approve the Agenda for the April 14, 2026, School Board Meeting Rationale and Methodology: Superintendent presents an itemized agenda for approval by School Board members. Prior Board Action Date(s): N/A Financial History and Term/Time Frame: Superintendent recommends approval of the agenda as submitted in the Board packet or with exceptions stated, i.e., withdrawal of an item from the agenda. Movement of an item to/from consent/discussion portion of the agenda is addressed during the motion for approval of the consent agenda. Effect of Action/Results: The agenda provides an orderly review of all items for consideration at the Board meeting. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 0165.1 Section 1001.372, Fla. Stats. (2025) File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve the Agenda for the April 14, 2026, School Board Meeting Motion by Eric Cummings, second by Lori Conrad. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Allison Campbell, Eric Cummings, Lori Conrad, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James 6. Proof of Publication Subject 6.1 Proof of Publication Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Rationale and Methodology: Prior Board Action Date(s): Financial History and Term/Time Frame: Effect of Action/Results: Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: File Attachments Proof of Publication 260414 BM.pdf (34 KB) 7. Approval of Minutes Subject 7.1 Board Minutes - March 5, 2026 Administrative Briefing and Work Session Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Action, Minutes Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Approve the minutes for the March 5, 2026, Administrative Briefing and Work Session Minutes View Minutes for Mar 5, 2026 - Administrative Briefing and Work Session Rationale and Methodology: Statutory requirements state that all Board meeting minutes are to be recorded, reviewed, corrected (if necessary), and approved. The minutes are to be kept as a public record in a permanent location. Prior Board Action Date(s): N/A Financial History and Term/Time Frame: Minutes are normally submitted within a reasonable timeframe for review, correction (if necessary), and approval by Board members as part of a regularly-scheduled Board meeting. Effect of Action/Results: An accurate record of Board meetings (including work sessions) is permanently maintained. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 0168 Sections 1001.42 and 286.011, Fla. Stats. (2025) NOTE: Any person deciding to appeal any decision made by the Board with regard to any matter considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is based. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve the minutes for the March 5, 2026, Administrative Briefing and Work Session Motion by Lori Conrad, second by Allison Campbell. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Allison Campbell, Eric Cummings, Lori Conrad, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James 7. Approval of Minutes Subject 7.2 Board Minutes - March 10, 2026 School Board Meeting Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Action, Minutes Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Approve the minutes for the March 10, 2026, School Board Meeting Minutes View Minutes for Mar 10, 2026 - School Board Meeting Rationale and Methodology: Statutory requirements state that all Board meeting minutes are to be recorded, reviewed, corrected (if necessary), and approved. The minutes are to be kept as a public record in a permanent location. Prior Board Action Date(s): N/A Financial History and Term/Time Frame: Minutes are normally submitted within a reasonable timeframe for review, correction (if necessary), and approval by Board members as part of a regularly-scheduled Board meeting. Effect of Action/Results: An accurate record of Board meetings (including work sessions) is permanently maintained. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 0168 Sections 1001.42 and 286.011, Fla. Stats. (2025) NOTE: Any person deciding to appeal any decision made by the Board with regard to any matter considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is based. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve the minutes for the March 10, 2026, School Board Meeting Motion by Nancy Thrower, second by Allison Campbell. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Allison Campbell, Eric Cummings, Lori Conrad, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James 7. Approval of Minutes Subject 7.3 Board Minutes - March 24, 2026 School Board Meeting Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Action, Minutes Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Approve the minutes for the March 24, 2026, School Board Meeting Minutes View Minutes for Mar 24, 2026 - School Board Meeting Rationale and Methodology: Statutory requirements state that all Board meeting minutes are to be recorded, reviewed, corrected (if necessary), and approved. The minutes are to be kept as a public record in a permanent location. Prior Board Action Date(s): N/A Financial History and Term/Time Frame: Minutes are normally submitted within a reasonable timeframe for review, correction (if necessary), and approval by Board members as part of a regularly-scheduled Board meeting. Effect of Action/Results: An accurate record of Board meetings (including work sessions) is permanently maintained. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 0168 Sections 1001.42 and 286.011, Fla. Stats. (2025) NOTE: Any person deciding to appeal any decision made by the Board with regard to any matter considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is based. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve the minutes for the March 24, 2026, School Board Meeting Motion by Lori Conrad, second by Nancy Thrower. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Allison Campbell, Eric Cummings, Lori Conrad, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James 7. Approval of Minutes Subject 7.4 Board Minutes - March 31, 2026 Special Administrative Briefing and Work Session Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Action, Minutes Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Approve the minutes for the March 31, 2026, Special Administrative Briefing and Work Session Minutes View Minutes for Mar 31, 2026 - Special Administrative Briefing and Work Session Rationale and Methodology: Statutory requirements state that all Board meeting minutes are to be recorded, reviewed, corrected (if necessary), and approved. The minutes are to be kept as a public record in a permanent location. Prior Board Action Date(s): N/A Financial History and Term/Time Frame: Minutes are normally submitted within a reasonable timeframe for review, correction (if necessary), and approval by Board members as part of a regularly-scheduled Board meeting. Effect of Action/Results: An accurate record of Board meetings (including work sessions) is permanently maintained. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 0168 Sections 1001.42 and 286.011, Fla. Stats. (2025) NOTE: Any person deciding to appeal any decision made by the Board with regard to any matter considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is based. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve the minutes for the March 31, 2026, Special Administrative Briefing and Work Session Motion by Lori Conrad, second by Allison Campbell. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Allison Campbell, Eric Cummings, Lori Conrad, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James 8. Information Subject 8.1 Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for Greenway Elementary School HVAC Modifications - Change Order No. 1 Work Authorization No. 1 – Project 25-105 Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Information Goals Strategic Plan Key Priority 4 - Fiscal Responsibility Rationale and Methodology: The School District used a Construction Management delivery method, including a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), to perform construction work on this project. In order to allow the District to purchase materials through the Owner Direct Purchase process to save sales tax, the construction manager needs to return the funds to the owner via this deductive change order. This purchase could allow the District to save approximately $7,594.68 in sales tax. The Superintendent, or designee, has signed and approved the change order. Per Board Policy 6345, the Superintendent, or designee, is authorized to approve and execute any construction contract Change Order that will increase the construction contract by $25,000 or less, or that will decrease the construction contract amount, provided that approval shall be, in his/her judgment, in the best interest of the Board. Such change order shall be binding upon execution by the Superintendent or designee. The Superintendent, or designee, shall report each change order that he/she approved to the Board at the Board Meeting that follows his/her approval. The Superintendent's, or designee's, approval of the change order shall be entered into the official minutes of the Board Meeting. Prior Board Action Date(s): Board Meeting: 01/13/2026 Approved Financial History and Term/Time Frame: The original contract for the work was $640,840.00. There were no previous change orders . The cost of this change order is a deductive amount of $131,672.68, resulting in a new contract amount of $509,167.32. This action could save the District approximately $7,594.68 in sales tax. The change order was processed within five days of the Superintendent's or designee's approval. Effect of Action/Results: Notifying the Board allows the District to remain in compliance with Board Policies in effect at the time of the change order approvals. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 6345 Section 1013.45 Fla. Stats. (2025) State Requirements for Educational Facilities (SREF) Section 4.2 (2014) File Attachments 25-105 6B Deductive Change Order 1, WA 1, GWE Cooling Tower Replacement, Foresight.pdf (140 KB) 8. Information Subject 8.2 Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for Offsite Improvements at New Elementary School "W" (nka Ross Prairie Elementary) - Change Order No. 2 Work Authorization No. 15 – Project 24-101 Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Information Goals Strategic Plan Key Priority 4 - Fiscal Responsibility Rationale and Methodology: The School Board has expressed its desire to pursue directly purchased materials in order to save the cost of sales tax. The deductive change order at the beginning of the project exceeded the actual cost of the materials purchased. We have now exhausted all materials to be bought through the Owner Direct Purchase process and need to reconcile the deductive change order. The actual costs of materials purchased were less than anticipated. This change order is to reimburse the subcontractors through the general contractor for the difference between the deduction and actual materials purchased for various materials associated with the construction of the project. This change order will complete the direct purchase process for the project. The Superintendent, or designee, has signed and approved the change order. Per Board Policy 6345, the Superintendent, or designee, is authorized to approve and execute any construction contract Change Order that will increase the construction contract by $25,000 or less, or that will decrease the construction contract amount, provided that approval shall be, in his/her judgement, in the best interest of the Board. Such change orders shall be binding upon execution by the Superintendent or designee. The Superintendent, or designee, shall report each change order that he/she approved to the Board at the Board Meeting that follows his/her approval. The Superintendent’s, or designee's, approval of the change order shall be entered into the official minutes of the Board Meeting. Prior Board Action Date(s): Board Meeting: 11/12/2024 Approved Financial History and Term/Time Frame: The original contract for the work was $2,074,943.11. There was one previous change order resulting in a deductive total of $307,029.81 . The cost of this change order is an additive amount of $11,792.46. With the addition of this change order, the new contract amount will be $1,779,705.76. The time frame for the change order is to implement the change order within 10 business days of approval. Effect of Action/Results: Notifying the Board allows the District to remain in compliance with Board Policies in effect at the time of the change order approvals. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 6345 Section 212.08 Fla. Stats. (2025) File Attachments 24-101 6B Change Order 2, WA 15, New Elem. School W (Ross Prairie Elem.), ADMorgan.pdf (228 KB) 9. Persons Requesting to Address the Board (Televised) Subject 9.1 Request to Address the School Board Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Address the Board Rationale and Methodology: Provide a public opportunity to address the Board regarding items appearing on the Board Agenda or matters on which the Board customarily takes action in regard to the operation of Marion County Public Schools. Prior Board Action Date(s): N/A Financial History and Term/Time Frame: Individuals must fully complete the appropriate request form. Speaking time is limited to a total of three (3) minutes. Procedures for public appearance are itemized on a separate sheet for review prior to speaking . Effect of Action/Results: Opportunity for the public to voice opinions and/or concerns during Board meetings held regularly throughout the year. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 0169.1 Section 1001.372, Fla. Stats. (2025) File Attachments Address the Board Joseph Ferrentino, Jr.pdf (74 KB) Address the Board Denise Alexander.pdf (64 KB) 10. Approval of Consent Agenda Subject 10.1 Consent Agenda Items Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Approve the Consent Agenda for the April 14, 2026, School Board Meeting Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedures, 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. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve the Consent Agenda for the April 14, 2026, School Board Meeting Motion by Eric Cummings, second by Allison Campbell. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Allison Campbell, Eric Cummings, Lori Conrad, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James 11. Consent - Academic Services, Grants Federal Programs (Whitehouse) Subject 11.1 C11.1 First Amendment with Lego Brand Retail, Inc. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $210,000.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Special Revenue Fund - Other (Federal, State, and Local) - Title I, Part A, Title II, Part A, Title IV, Part A and Part B, and Unified School Improvement Grant (UniSIG) Recommended Action Approve First Amendment with Lego Brand Retail, Inc. Goals Strategic Plan Key Priority 1 - Positive, Safe & Supportive Environments Rationale and Methodology: Grants and Federal Programs request permission to amend the Standard Agreement with LEGO Brand Retail, Inc. to cover additional purchases using grant funds. LEGO Spike Essential and Prime Classroom kits offer a cross-curricular, hands-on investigation of STEAM concepts, enabling students to solve problems through storytelling. Prior Board Action Date(s): N/A Financial History and Term/Time Frame: The original agreement amount was $30,000.00, approved on January 12, 2026, for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. No prior Board action was required because the original agreement did not reach the spending threshold for Board approval. However, this amendment exceeds the threshold amount and requires Board approval. The District has encumbered $14,390.25, leaving $15,609.75 remaining for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The first amendment increases the agreement amount by $210,000.00, from $30,000.00 to $240,000.00, for the remaining 2025-2026 fiscal year, while also adding additional grant funding sources. The contractual term will end on June 30, 2026. Effect of Action/Results: Approval of this first amendment will help students develop the critical thinking skills necessary to solve complex problems and build confidence through diverse, real-world learning experiences. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 6320 Section 287, Fla. Stats. (2025) Fla. Admin. Code R. 6A-1.012 File Attachments 1st Amendment - Lego Brand Retail 3-10-2026.pdf (344 KB) Lego Signed Agreement 01152026.pdf (2,668 KB) Signed C11.1 First Amendment with Lego Brand Retail, Inc..pdf (63 KB) Motion & Voting Approve the Consent Agenda for the April 14, 2026, School Board Meeting Motion by Eric Cummings, second by Allison Campbell. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Allison Campbell, Eric Cummings, Lori Conrad, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James 12. Consent - Academic Services, Marion Technical College (Whitehouse) Subject 12.1 C12.1 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between Citrus Levy Marion Regional Workforce Development Board, Inc DBA CareeerSource Citrus Levy Marion and The School Board of Marion County, Florida Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Recommended Action Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between Citrus Levy Marion Regional Workforce Development Board, Inc DBA CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion and The School Board of Marion County, Florida Goals Strategic Plan Key Priority 1 - Positive, Safe & Supportive Environments Rationale and Methodology: The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requires that a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) be developed and executed between the Local Workforce Development Board (in this case, CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion (CSCLM)) and Career Center Partners. The MOU between CSCLM and the School Board is an agreement of service integration. The School Board of Marion County will assist CSCLM in strategic planning and staff development. This act requires specific programs to make their services available through a one-stop delivery system and encourages increasing access through additional partnerships with optional partners. This MOU is mandatory for the Adult General Education (AGE) Grant. Prior Board Action Date(s): N/A Financial History and Term/Time Frame: This MOU will increase our ability to serve mutual customers, reduce duplication of efforts, and expand our abilities to provide services throughout the One-Stop System and shall remain in effect until June 30, 2028, or until it is modified, extended, or terminated. The School Board of Marion County will assist CSCLM in strategic planning and staff development by donating the use of Brewster Hall for two staff trainings and one board of directors meeting annually. The use of this facility constitutes an in-kind contribution of rental fees equating to $2,531.00. Effect of Action/Results: Approving this MOU will continue our relationship with CareerSource and allow the Adult General Education Department to move forward with the AGE grant application and approval. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 5410 File Attachments Memorandum of Understanding School Board of Marion County and CareerSourceCLM 26-27.pdf (222 KB) Signed C12.1 MOU Between Citrus Levy Marion Regional Workforce Development Board, Inc DBA CareerSource Citrus Levy Matrion and SBMC.pdf (566 KB) Motion & Voting Approve the Consent Agenda for the April 14, 2026, School Board Meeting Motion by Eric Cummings, second by Allison Campbell. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Allison Campbell, Eric Cummings, Lori Conrad, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James 13. Consent - Academic Services, Mental Health and Wellness (Whitehouse) Subject 13.1 C13.1 Renewal Agreement with The Cypress Initiative, Inc. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $120,000.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source General Fund - Mental Health Assistance Allocation Recommended Action Approve the Renewal Agreement with The Cypress Initiative, Inc. Goals Strategic Plan Key Priority 2 - High-Quality Teaching & Learning Rationale and Methodology: The Mental Health and Wellness Department is requesting approval of the Renewal Agreement with The Cypress Initiative, Inc., which provides a Tier 2 evidence-based mentoring intervention for students identified by school-based Multi-Disciplinary Teams. Providing evidence-based mental health and behavioral interventions utilizing the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework is a required component of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act. This renewal allows MCPS to remain in compliance. Prior Board Action Date(s): Board Meeting: 03/25/2025 Amended Board Meeting: 07/23/2024 Approved Financial History and Term/Time Frame: The original agreement amount was $60,000.00, Board approved on July 23, 2024, for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The first amendment increased the agreement amount by $60,000.00, from $60,000.00 to $120,000.00, Board approved on March 25, 2025. The District has encumbered $93,641.50, leaving $26,358.50 for the remaining 2025-2026 fiscal year. The first renewal amount is $120,000.00, and the term is July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Effect of Action/Results: By approving this amendment, the Mental Health and Wellness Department will be able to continue addressing students' mental health needs by providing interventions within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act (Chapter 2025-58, Laws of Florida) File Attachments Partially Executed Renewal Agreement - The Cypress Initiative, Inc..pdf (356 KB) FULLY EXECUTED First Amendment with Cypress Initiative 3-27-25.pdf (2,121 KB) Fully Executed Agreement with The Cypress Iniative, Inc..pdf (3,976 KB) Motion & Voting Approve the Consent Agenda for the April 14, 2026, School Board Meeting Motion by Eric Cummings, second by Allison Campbell. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Allison Campbell, Eric Cummings, Lori Conrad, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James 14. Consent - Academic Services, Student Discipline (Whitehouse) Subject 14.1 C14.1 Schedule a Public Hearing to be Held on May 26, 2026, to Approve the 2026-2027 Code of Student Conduct Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Schedule a Public Hearing to be held on May 26, 2026, to Approve the 2026-2027 Code of Student Conduct Goals Strategic Plan Key Priority 2 - High-Quality Teaching & Learning Rationale and Methodology: The Student Discipline department is requesting to schedule a Public Hearing to be held on May 26, 2026 to adopt the Code of Student Conduct revisions in preparation for the 2026-2027 School Year. Prior Board Action Date(s): 03/05/2026 Work Session Financial History and Term/Time Frame: N/A Effect of Action/Results: Consistently provide students, parents, and staff with a current and relevant Code of Student Conduct Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 5500 Section 1006.60 Fla. Stats. (2025) File Attachments 2026-2027 Elementary Code of Student Conduct.pdf (945 KB) 2026-2027 Secondary Code of Student Conduct.pdf (957 KB) Motion & Voting Approve the Consent Agenda for the April 14, 2026, School Board Meeting Motion by Eric Cummings, second by Allison Campbell. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Allison Campbell, Eric Cummings, Lori Conrad, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James 15. Consent -K-12 Academics, (Conner) Subject 15.1 C15.1 First Renewal to Special Data Share Agreement with Cengage Learning, Inc. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $250,000.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source General Fund - Special Programs Library Media and Adult Education Recommended Action Approve First Renewal with Cengage Learning, Inc. Goals Strategic Plan Key Priority 1 - Positive, Safe & Supportive Environments Rationale and Methodology: Elementary Curriculum, Secondary and Career and Technical Education (CTE) are requesting permission to purchase Gale Databases and Gale Virtual Reference Library. Utilization of the Gale Databases and Gale Virtual Reference Library will allow students and teachers access to credible and up-to-date digital library resources from home and school using a browser-based system. Gale Databases are primed with authoritative content, including lesson plans, supplemental classroom resources, eBooks, activities, articles, and assessments aligned to curriculum standards, providing a specific scope and sequence to support studies across disciplines. CTE programs will utilize digital curriculum and hard copy textbooks from Cengage in middle school health programs, middle and high school business programs, middle and high school agricultural programs, and high school criminal justice programs. Marion County Public Schools will have access to Gale Databases and Gale Virtual Reference Library and will be able to use complete, credible, and up-to-date digital library resources from home and school using a browser-based system. Prior Board Action Date(s): Board Meeting: 05/13/2025 Approved Board Meeting: 05/14/2024 Approved Financial History and Term/Time Frame: The original agreement amount is $250,000.00, Board approved on May 14, 2024, for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The first amendment was Board approved on May 13, 2025, for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The second amendment was Board approved on September 8, 2025, by adding the required data share language needed for purchases. The first renewal amount is $250,000.00, and the term is July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Effect of Action/Results: By approving this renewal, Marion County Public Schools can access Gale Databases and Gale Virtual Reference Library. Using a browser-based system, students will be able to use complete, credible, and up-to-date digital library resources from home and school. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 6320 Fla. Admin Code R. 6A-1.012 File Attachments First Renewal DSA Agr_Cengage Learning Inc 2026-27SSY.pdf (313 KB) Signed 9-08-25 Second Amendment add DSA language - Cengage Learning Inc 25-26SY.pdf (2,525 KB) Signed 5-14-25-First Amendment to Standard Agreement-Cengage Learning Inc 25-26SY.pdf (1,303 KB) Signed 5-15-24 Standard Agreement with Cengage Learning Inc. 2024-2025SY.pdf (19,127 KB) Signed C15.1 First Renewal to Special Data Share Agreement with Cengage Learning, Inc..pdf (48 KB) Motion & Voting Approve the Consent Agenda for the April 14, 2026, School Board Meeting Motion by Eric Cummings, second by Allison Campbell. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Allison Campbell, Eric Cummings, Lori Conrad, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James 16. Consent - K-12 Academics, Elementary Curriculum (Conner) Subject 16.1 C16.1 First Amendment to Special Data Share Agreement with Quavered, Inc. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $10,000.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source General Fund - 1 Mill Referendum Music Allocation Recommended Action Approve First Amendment to the Special Data Share Agreement with Quavered, Inc. Goals Strategic Plan Key Priority 1 - Positive, Safe & Supportive Environments Rationale and Methodology: Elementary Curriculum department requests permission to amend the Special Data Share agreement with Quavered, Inc. Quaver Music Lessons are completely aligned to Florida's Music Next Generation Sunshine State (NGSS) Standards, which are embedded in the lessons in each grade. QuaverMusic curriculum resources are cloud-based and fully online. This delivery of teacher resources online has many advantages over a text-based or partially online curriculum. Students are naturally drawn to interactive lessons with modern animation and music. Also, multiple learning styles are accommodated by the visual, aural, and kinesthetic resources. The Quaver curriculum is always current as their resources are updated automatically four times a year. Music teachers will have an updated, interactive curriculum; and students will be engage by the online curriculum. By adding the data share language protection, Quavered can facilitate student rostering to simplify teacher use and giving student access for learning at home. Prior Board Action Date(s): Board Meeting: May 13, 2025 Approved Financial History and Term/Time Frame: The original agreement amount was $55,000.00, Board approved on May 13, 2025, for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The first amendment increases the agreement amount by $10,000.00, from $55,000.00 to $65,000.00. The contractual term is also amended to end on June 30, 2027. Effect of Action/Results: By approving this amendment, teachers will have access to the user friendly platform that aligns to the current NGSS standards, and is customizable allowing teachers to integrate a variety of different resources, and musical experiences for students. All kindergarten through fifth grade students will have access to Quavered on their desktops to give students the ability to compose their own music, interact with musical games and lessons, and complete individualized assignments to enhance their musical growth. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 6320 Section 287.132, Fla. Stats. (2025) Fla. Admin. Code R. 6A-1.012 File Attachments First Amendment_DSA with Quavered Inc 2026-27SY.pdf (241 KB) Signed 5-14-2025 SPECIAL AGR FOR PURCHASES REQUIRING DATA SHARE LANGUAGE-QuaverED Inc 25-26SY red sz.pdf (5,839 KB) Signed C16.1 First Amendment to Special Data Share Agreement with Quavered, Inc..pdf (58 KB) Motion & Voting Approve the Consent Agenda for the April 14, 2026, School Board Meeting Motion by Eric Cummings, second by Allison Campbell. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Allison Campbell, Eric Cummings, Lori Conrad, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James 16. Consent - K-12 Academics, Elementary Curriculum (Conner) Subject 16.2 C16.2 First Amendment to Standard Agreement with Ventris Learning, LLC Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $15,001.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source General Fund - Discretionary - Schools & Departments, Special Revenue Fund - Other (Federal, State, and Local) Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP), Title I, Part A, Title I, Part D, Title II, Title III, Title IV, and Uni-Sig Recommended Action Approve First Amendment to Standard Agreement with Ventris Learning, LLC Goals Strategic Plan Key Priority 1 - Positive, Safe & Supportive Environments Rationale and Methodology: Elementary Curriculum request approval to amend the standard agreement with Ventris Learning, LLC. The amendment will increase the contract amount, add additional funding sources, and extend the contract term. Ventris Learning is the University of Florida Literacy Institute's publishing partner for the UFLI Foundations Teacher Manuals and sound wall card sets. The UFLI Foundations Phonics curriculum created by UFLI includes manuals and sound cards for teachers to use during daily phonics instruction that introduces students to the foundational reading skills needed to increase reading proficiency. Schools and Departments can make purchases to meet their individual school needs during the 2026-2027 fiscal year to offer continued support and resources for implementation of the UFLI lessons. Prior Board Action Date(s): N/A Financial History and Term/Time Frame: The original agreement amount was $49,999.00, Board approved on May 2, 2025, for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. No prior Board action was required because the original agreement did not reach the spending threshold for Board approval. However, this amendment exceeds the threshold amount, requiring Board approval. The District has encumbered $ 49,557.50, leaving $441.50 remaining for the 2025 -2026 fiscal year. The first amendment increases the agreement amount by $15,001.00, from $49,999.00 to $65,000.00, and adds the following additional budget sources: Title I, Part D, Title II, Title III, Title IV, and Uni-Sig grant funds. The contractual term is also amended to end June 30, 2027. Effect of Action/Results: By amending this agreement, teachers will have continued support and resources for implementing the UFLI Foundations lessons to help strengthen literacy skills and increase phonemic awareness. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 6320 Section 287.132, Fla. Stats. (2025) Fla. Admin. Code R. 6A-1.012 File Attachments First Amendment_Standard Agr_Ventris Learning LLC 2026-27SY.pdf (645 KB) Signed 5-2-2025 Standard Agreement Ventris Learning LLC 25-26SY red sz.pdf (3,949 KB) Signed C16.2 First Amendment to Standard Agreement wtih Ventris Learning, LLC.pdf (119 KB) Motion & Voting Approve the Consent Agenda for the April 14, 2026, School Board Meeting Motion by Eric Cummings, second by Allison Campbell. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Allison Campbell, Eric Cummings, Lori Conrad, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James 16. Consent - K-12 Academics, Elementary Curriculum (Conner) Subject 16.3 C16.3 First Renewal to Special Data Share Agreement with United Way of Marion County, Inc. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source N/A Recommended Action Approve First Renewal to Special Data Share Agreement with United Way of Marion County, Inc. Goals Strategic Plan Key Priority 5 - Thriving Partnerships Strategic Plan Key Priority 1 - Positive, Safe & Supportive Environments Rationale and Methodology: Elementary Curriculum request to renew the Special Data Share agreement with United Way of Marion County, Inc. to continue the ReadingPals program to provide supportive services to students identified as needing additional support to strengthen their foundational skill set. The ReadingPals program serves voluntary pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students by exposing young children to vocabulary and fluent reading and giving them broader background knowledge through weekly read-aloud discussions with a community volunteer known as a Pal. Traditionally, the program allows children to take home the books read with their Pal. Participating children may take home 25 or more free books to add to their home library throughout the school year. United Way of Marion County (UWMC) facilitates this program at 19 elementary school campuses in partnership with Marion County Public Schools. UWMC includes an envelope with each book containing information on community resources. Local fundraising and significant grant funding from The Children's Movement serve as funding sources for the ReadingPals program. To receive grant funding from The Children's Movement, UWMC must provide data to the funders. The requested data includes the annual number of hours volunteers spend with students and performance on reading assessments. UWMC maintains attendance sheets with the participating voluntary pre-kindergarten and kindergarten teachers to record how many hours each student spends with their Pal each year. Due to the implications for FERPA-protected information on the attendance sheets, Marion County Public Schools (MCPS) requires a Data Share Agreement with UWMC for participation in the ReadingPals program. Parent permission is required for each participating student. The Elementary Curriculum Department gathers reading data from assessment periods (AP)1 and 3, calculates the growth between the two assessment periods, and shares the results in aggregated de-identified numbers and bar graphs. The growth of participating students is compared to non-participating students at the same school for whom the data are also de-identified and aggregated. The goal of the annual data analysis is to monitor program effectiveness in connection to student time with volunteers and growth in reading skills in accordance with diagnostic growth. Prior Board Action Date(s): Board Meeting: June 24, 2025 Approved Financial History and Term/Time Frame: This is a no-cost agreement. The contractual term will end on June 30, 2027. Effect of Action/Results: United Way of Marion County, Inc, will be able to communicate program effectiveness based on volunteers' time spent with students and reading diagnostic growth among participating students. Students and their families will benefit from receiving books and information on United Way resources. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 8330 File Attachments First Renewal DSA - United Way of Marion Co Inc - ReadingPals 2026-27SY.pdf (41 KB) Signed 6-24-25 Special Data Share Agreement with United Way of Marion Co, Inc. 2025-26SY.pdf (34,516 KB) Signed C16.3 First Renewal to Special Data Share Agreement wtih United Way of Marion County, Inc..pdf (48 KB) Motion & Voting Approve the Consent Agenda for the April 14, 2026, School Board Meeting Motion by Eric Cummings, second by Allison Campbell. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Allison Campbell, Eric Cummings, Lori Conrad, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James 17. Consent - Business Services, Budgeting (Rios-Welsh) Subject 17.1 C17.1 Financial Report January 2026 Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source All Funds Recommended Action Approve the Financial Report for January 2026 Rationale and Methodology: Recommend the Board approve the Monthly Financial Report for the month ending January 2026 in order to comply with existing policies, procedures, as State Board of Education Rules. Prior Board Action Date(s): N/A Financial History and Term/Time Frame: July 2025 - January 2026 (cumulative) Beginning Fund Balance: $439,280,795 Total Revenue- All Funds: $462,880,236 Total Expenditures: $448,004,379 Effect of Action/Results: To comply with existing policies, procedures, and State Board of Education Rules. Monthly Financial Reports are provided to demonstrate the transparency of public funds that have been received and expended to meet the educational needs of our students. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 6100 Fla. Admin Code. R. 6A-1.008 (2025) Section 1010.01 Fla. Stats (2025) File Attachments January 26 Monthly Financial Report.pdf (237 KB) Motion & Voting Approve the Consent Agenda for the April 14, 2026, School Board Meeting Motion by Eric Cummings, second by Allison Campbell. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Allison Campbell, Eric Cummings, Lori Conrad, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James 17. Consent - Business Services, Budgeting (Rios-Welsh) Subject 17.2 C17.2 Financial Report February 2026 Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Action Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source All Funds Recommended Action Approve the Financial Report for February 2026 Rationale and Methodology: Recommend the Board approve the Monthly Financial Report for the month ending February 2026 in order to comply with existing policies and State Board of Education Rules. Prior Board Action Date(s): N/A Financial History and Term/Time Frame: July 2026 - February 2026 (cumulative) Beginning Fund Balance: $479,280,795 Total Revenue - All Funds: $551,143,119 Total Expenditures: $552,545,922 Effect of Action/Results: To comply with existing policies, procedures, and State Board of Education Rules. Monthly Financial Reports are provided to demonstrate the transparency of public funds that have been received and expended to meet the educational needs of our students. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy6100 Fla. Admin Code. R. 6A-1.008 (2025) Section 1010.01 Fla. Stats (2025) File Attachments February Monthly Financial Report 3.19.26.pdf (68 KB) 17. Consent - Business Services, Budgeting (Rios-Welsh) Subject 17.3 C17.3 Resolution Number 5 - January 2026 Budget Amendment Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source All Funds Recommended Action Approve Budget Resolution Number 5 - January 2026 Budget Amendment Rationale and Methodology: Approve Budget Resolution 5 - January 2026 Budget Amendment General Fund (Combined) - Revenues decreased by $53,076,911, appropriations decreased by $46,366,289. Debt Services Fund - No net changes Capital Projects Funds - Appropriations amended Special Revenue Fund, Food Service - No net changes Special Revenue Fund, Other - Revenues and appropriations increased $162,290 Internal Services Funds - Appropriations increased by $600,000 Budget amendments for the month ending January 2026 will decrease the General Fund (Combined) fund balance by $6,710,622 and the Internal Service Fund balances by $600,000. Prior Board Action Date(s): N/A Financial History and Term/Time Frame: The Budget Department monitors the school district budget to verify that adequate resources are available to cover expenditures. Effect of Action/Results: Budget amendments are required to accurately reflect revenues and appropriations. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 6233 File Attachments Final January 2026 Revenue and Expenditures.pdf (108 KB) Executive Summary January for April Board.pdf (108 KB) Signed C17.3 Resolution Number 5 - January 2026 Budget Amendment.pdf (82 KB) Motion & Voting Approve the Consent Agenda for the April 14, 2026, School Board Meeting Motion by Eric Cummings, second by Allison Campbell. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Allison Campbell, Eric Cummings, Lori Conrad, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James 17. Consent - Business Services, Budgeting (Rios-Welsh) Subject 17.4 C17.4 Resolution Number 6 - February 2026 Budget Amendment Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source All Funds Recommended Action Approve Budget Resolution Number 6 - February 2026 Budget Amendment Rationale and Methodology: Approve Budget Resolution 6 - February 2026 Budget Amendment General Fund (Combined) - Revenues and appropriations increased $60,470 Debt Services Fund - No net changes Capital Projects Funds - Appropriations amended Special Revenue Fund, Food Service - No net changes Special Revenue Fund, Other - Revenues and appropriations increased by $123,837 Internal Services Funds - No net changes Prior Board Action Date(s): N/A Financial History and Term/Time Frame: The Budget Department monitors the school district budget to verify that adequate resources are available to cover expenditures. Effect of Action/Results: Budget amendments are required to accurately reflect revenues and appropriations. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 6233 File Attachments February Budget Amendments.pdf (228 KB) February Executive Summary.pdf (130 KB) Signed C17.4 Resolution Number 6 - February 2026 Budget Amendment.pdf (96 KB) Motion & Voting Approve the Consent Agenda for the April 14, 2026, School Board Meeting Motion by Eric Cummings, second by Allison Campbell. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Allison Campbell, Eric Cummings, Lori Conrad, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James 18. Consent - Business Services, Internal Accounts (Rios-Welsh) Subject 18.1 C18.1 Internal Accounts Audit for Shady Hill Elementary School 2024-2025 Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source Not Applicable Recommended Action Approve the School Internal Accounts audit for Shady Hill Elementary School Goals Strategic Plan Key Priority 4 - Fiscal Responsibility Rationale and Methodology: Internal Accounts Auditing request approval of the annual internal accounts audit for Shady Hill Elementary School. Prior Board Action Date(s): Not Applicable Financial History and Term/Time Frame: This audit is from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. Records are reviewed by Internal Accounts Auditing staff, and a post-audit conference is held with the school's principal. If needed, correction actions are recommended. Effect of Action/Results: The purpose of the audit is to verify that internal funds records are in good order and have been appropriately managed in accordance with State of Florida Statutes, Florida State Board of Education regulations and Marion County School Board Policies. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 6610 F.A.C. 6A-1.001 (2025) File Attachments FINAL Shady Hill Elementary School 2024-2025.pdf (688 KB) Motion & Voting Approve the Consent Agenda for the April 14, 2026, School Board Meeting Motion by Eric Cummings, second by Allison Campbell. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Allison Campbell, Eric Cummings, Lori Conrad, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James 19. Consent - Business Services, Purchasing (Rios-Welsh) Subject 19.1 C19.2 Bid 4169GM – Paint Labor – Doors, Sidelights, and Railings Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $65,000.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source General Fund - Discretionary - Departments Recommended Action Approve Bid 4169GM for Paint Labor – Doors, Sidelights, and Railings Goals Strategic Plan Key Priority 4 - Fiscal Responsibility Rationale and Methodology: This bid provides qualified door, sidelight, and railing painting labor for projects throughout the District. Bid notifications were sent to multiple vendors using the online procurement system VendorLink, and the bid was publicly advertised on the Purchasing website. Five vendors submitted a bid. Members of the Maintenance Department reviewed and approved this recommendation. Prior Board Action Date(s): N/A Financial History and Term/Time Frame: The primary supporting vendor is Blankenship Painting LLC of Ocala, Florida. The secondary supporting vendor is Browning & Company, Inc. of Ocala, FL. The term of this bid is May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027. The resources required for this bid are approximately $65,000.00 as a one-year estimate. At the time of submitting this agenda item, $30,000.00 has been encumbered on the current paint labor bid term. Effect of Action/Results: This bid will provide labor to complete needed door, sidelight, and railing painting projects at schools and offices throughout the District. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 6320 Section 287, Fla. Stats. (2025) Fla. Admin. Code R. 6A-1.012 File Attachments Bid 4169GM Paint Labor - Doors, Sidelights, and Railings - TERMS AND CONDITIONS.pdf (344 KB) Bid 4169GM Paint Labor - Doors, Sidelights, and Railings - REQUIRED FORMS.pdf (164 KB) Bid 4169GM Paint Labor - Doors, Sidelights, and Railings - TABULATION.pdf (355 KB) Blankenship Painting, LLC Annual Report.pdf (4 KB) Browning and Company Annual Report.pdf (4 KB) Motion & Voting Approve the Consent Agenda for the April 14, 2026, School Board Meeting Motion by Eric Cummings, second by Allison Campbell. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Allison Campbell, Eric Cummings, Lori Conrad, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James 19. Consent - Business Services, Purchasing (Rios-Welsh) Subject 19.2 C19.1 Bid 4171GM – Replacement Condenser Coils for Chillers Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $120,000.00 Budget Source General Fund – Discretionary - Departments Recommended Action Approve Bid 4171GM for Replacement Condenser Coils for Chillers. Goals Strategic Plan Key Priority 4 - Fiscal Responsibility Rationale and Methodology: This bid provides condenser coils for our District’s chillers as-needed. Bid notifications were sent to multiple vendors using the online procurement system Vendorlink, and the bid was publicly advertised on the Purchasing website. Two vendors submitted a bid. Members of the Maintenance Department reviewed and approved this recommendation. Prior Board Action Date(s): N/A Financial History and Term/Time Frame: The supporting vendors are Balanced Mechanical & Plumbing Services, LLC of Ocala, FL; and Florida Mechanical Services, LLC of Orlando, FL. The resources required for this bid are approximately $120,000.00 as a one-year estimate. The term of this bid is April 15, 2026 to April 31, 2027. At the time of submitting this agenda item, $30,887.00 has been spent in the current fiscal year on coils. Effect of Action/Results: This bid will provide condenser coils for our District’s chillers as-needed. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 6320 Section 287, Fla. Stats. (2025) Fla. Admin. Code R. 6A-1.012 File Attachments Bid 4171GM - Replacement Condenser Coils for Chillers - REQUIRED FORMS.pdf (172 KB) Bid 4171GM - Replacement Condenser Coils for Chillers - TERMS AND CONDITIONS.pdf (342 KB) Bid 4171GM - Replacement Condenser Coils for Chillers - ADDENDUM 1.pdf (145 KB) Balanced Mechanical & Plumbing Services, LLC Annual Report.pdf (4 KB) Florida Mechanical Services, LLC Annual Report.pdf (4 KB) Bid 4171GM - Replacement Condenser Coils for Chillers - TABULATION.pdf (194 KB) Motion & Voting Approve the Consent Agenda for the April 14, 2026, School Board Meeting Motion by Eric Cummings, second by Allison Campbell. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Allison Campbell, Eric Cummings, Lori Conrad, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James 19. Consent - Business Services, Purchasing (Rios-Welsh) Subject 19.3 C19.3 Bid 4172MF Snack and Beverage Vending Services, Term Contract Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Recommended Action Approve Bid 4172MF for Snack and Beverage Vending Services, Term Contract Goals Strategic Plan Key Priority 4 - Fiscal Responsibility Rationale and Methodology: Bid 4172MF will provide snack and beverage vending services for schools and administrative sites throughout the District on an-as needed basis. All vendors that submitted bids have met the requirements of the bid and have been deemed as responsible, responsive vendors. Schools and administrative sites will be able to select the vendor that best meets the needs of their individual campus or site. Prior Board Action Date(s): N/A Financial History and Term/Time Frame: The following vendor(s) are recommended for award: Breaking Vending South, LLC of Lake Worth, Florida; Compass Group USA, Inc. of Charlotte, North Carolina; Ocala Snack Vending Services, LLC of Ocala, Florida; Sunshine Healthy Benefits Group, LLC of The Villages, Florida; The Vending Station, Inc. of Saint Cloud, Florida; and, Vend Force, LLC of Davenport, Florida. This is a no cost agreement for the District. Schools and administrative sites will receive a fixed percentage commission rate, based upon the chosen vendor. Awarded vendors will be responsible for all costs associated with this bid, to include installation of vending machines at the designated sites. Installed vending machines, will be of current manufacture, of modern design and construction, adequate to supply the requirements at each location, and will be placed in an attractive and uniform arrangement in each authorized area. The term of this bid is April 15, 2026 through June 30, 2029. Effect of Action/Results: There are no restrictions of the type of snack and beverages available for sale in school staff lounge locations, Marion Technical College, or administrative sites. Product selections for these sites will be made in conjunction with the principal or site administrator. Marion County Public Schools does not allow student accessible vending machines on elementary or middle school campuses. Products sold to high school students during the school day will comply with the nutrition standards for competitive food as defined and required in 7 C.F.R. 210.11, current USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Smart Snacks in School regulations, applicable State Law, Florida Administrative Code Rule, Board Policy, and MCPS rules/directives. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policy 6320 Section 287, Fla. Stats. (2025) Fla. Admin. Code R. 6A-1.012 File Attachments Bid 4172MF Snack and Beverage Vending Services - TERMS AND CONDITIONS.pdf (461 KB) Bid 4172MF Snack and Beverage Vending Services - REQUIRED FORMS.pdf (248 KB) Addendum 1 - Bid 4172RC Snack and Beverage Vending Services.pdf (214 KB) Snack and Beverage Vending Services Term Contract 4172MF TABSHEET.pdf (130 KB) SAR Breaking Vending South LLC.pdf (4 KB) SAR Compass Group USA, Inc.pdf (4 KB) SAR Ocala Snack Vending Services LLC.pdf (4 KB) SAR Sunshine Healthy Benefits Group LLC.pdf (4 KB) SAR The Vending Station Inc.pdf (4 KB) SAR The Vending Station Inc.pdf (4 KB) Motion & Voting Approve the Consent Agenda for the April 14, 2026, School Board Meeting Motion by Eric Cummings, second by Allison Campbell. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Allison Campbell, Eric Cummings, Lori Conrad, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James 19. Consent - Business Services, Purchasing (Rios-Welsh) Subject 19.4 C19.4 Extend Bid 4061AH Temporary Labor for Food Service Substitutes, Term Contract Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted Yes Budget Source Special Revenue Fund - Food Service Recommended Action Approve the extension of Bid 4061AH for Temporary Labor for Food Service Substitutes, Term Contract for five additional months Rationale and Methodology: The Food & Nutrition Services Department requests permission to extend the term of Bid 4061AH for a period of five months. This bid provides dependable, temporary food service workers for school cafeterias throughout the District on an as needed basis. Prior Board Action Date(s): Board Meeting: 04/08/2025 Renewed Board Meeting: 04/23/2024 Approved Financial History and Term/Time Frame: The supporting vendor for this bid is FastTrack Staffing Inc., of Ocala, Florida. The Board originally approved this bid April 23, 2024 with an approved estimated fiscal expenditure of $300,000.00. The Board approved the first renewal of this bid April 8, 2025 with an estimated expenditure of $200,000.00 for the term. The current term of this bid is May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026. A five month extension would allow the continued use of this bid through September 30, 2026. Per Section I. Term of Contract, of Bid 4061AH Terms and Conditions, the School Board has the right to extend any award up to six months. At the time of submission on this agenda, $85,000.00 of the approved $200,000.00 expenditure has been encumbered. Additional financial resources for the extension of this bid are not being requested at this time. During the extension period, a new bid will be drafted and released for future food service temporary labor substitutes. Effect of Action/Results: By approving the extended term option, the Food & Nutrition Services Department will continue to obtain dependable, temporary food service labor on demand to school cafeterias throughout the District on an as needed basis. Board Policy, Florida Statutes, Admin. Code: Board Policies 6320 and 6325 Section 287, Fla. Stats. (2025) Fla. Admin. Code R. 6A-1.012 File Attachments 4061AH Temporary Labor for Food Service Substitutes-TERMS & CONDITIONS.pdf (453 KB) Bid 4061AH Temporary Labor for Food Service Substitutes - REQUIRED FORMS.pdf (207 KB) Bid 4061AH Temporary Labor for Food Service Substitutes- ADDENDUM 1.pdf (207 KB) Bid 4061AH Temporary Labor for Food Service Substitutes 1st Renewa