The School Board of Nassau County, Florida

3 Thursday, October 12, 2023 The School Board of Nassau County, Florida “Empowering Others Through A Commitment to Excellence” 1201 Atlantic Avenue Fernandina Bch., Florida 32034 (904) 491-9900 6:30 p.m. A. Meeting Opening Subject 1. Call to Order, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Oct 12, 2023 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category A. Meeting Opening Type Information, Procedural Invocation - Pledge - File Attachments B. Agenda Subject 1. Adoption of the Agenda Meeting Oct 12, 2023 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category B. Agenda Type Action Recommended Action Adopt the agenda. File Attachments Motion & Voting Adopt the agenda. Motion by Gail Cook, second by Curtis Gaus. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Cynthia Grooms, Shannon Hogue, Curtis Gaus C. Superintendent Spotlight Subject 1. Superintendent Spotlight Meeting Oct 12, 2023 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category C. Superintendent Spotlight Type Recognition File Attachments D. Presenters or Special Order Subject 1. Presenters or Special Order Meeting Oct 12, 2023 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category D. Presenters or Special Order Type Recognition File Attachments E. Consent Agenda Subject 1. Minutes - Regular Meeting 09/28/2023 Meeting Oct 12, 2023 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on September 28, 2023. Minutes View Minutes for Sep 28, 2023 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida @CIS File Attachments All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Lissa Braddock, second by Shannon Hogue. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Cynthia Grooms, Shannon Hogue, Curtis Gaus Subject 2. Personnel Agenda and Addendum Meeting Oct 12, 2023 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approve Personnel Agenda and Addendum. Goals Human Resources - Strategy 2 - Competitive salaries, affordable health insurance, incentives, and positive working conditions to retain quality teachers and staff within the school system. File Attachments 20231012-Hodges-Personnel Agenda.pdf (104 KB) 20231012-Hodges-Personnel Addendum.pdf (142 KB) 20231012-Hodges-Personnel Addendum OOF.pdf (205 KB) All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Lissa Braddock, second by Shannon Hogue. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Cynthia Grooms, Shannon Hogue, Curtis Gaus Subject 3. Monthly Financial Statement Meeting Oct 12, 2023 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approve monthly financial report for August 2023. Goals Human Resources - Strategy 1 - Recruit and retain innovative teachers who will inspire students to explore academic and career options. Growth Management and Operations - Strategy 2 - The establishment of land/growth committee with the appropriate stakeholders along with an approachable mindset. AGENDA STATEMENT: Approve monthly financial report for August 2023. ISSUE: Florida State Board of Education Administrative Rule 6A-1.006 requires that the superintendent of schools shall submit for use and consideration of the School Board, a financial statement prescribed by the School Board. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve the monthly financial reports. 2. Disapprove the monthly financial reports. RECOMMENDATIONS: The Superintendent recommends approval of the monthly financial reports. RATIONALE: The financial records and accounts of the School Board are maintained under the direction of the Superintendent with the approval of the Board. IMPACT STATEMENT: There is no direct financial effect on schools or budgets by the approval of the monthly financial report. DATA SOURCE: Elizabeth Sparkman, Accounting Manager SUBMITTED BY: Ellen Harper, Director of Business Services,904-491-9870 File Attachments Monthly Fin August 2023.pdf (299 KB) All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Lissa Braddock, second by Shannon Hogue. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Cynthia Grooms, Shannon Hogue, Curtis Gaus Subject 4. Donations Meeting Oct 12, 2023 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approve the donations as presented. File Attachments SEDNET donation.pdf (29 KB) ETA JAX Donation Ltr.pdf (223 KB) All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Lissa Braddock, second by Shannon Hogue. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Cynthia Grooms, Shannon Hogue, Curtis Gaus Subject 5. Student Transfers Meeting Oct 12, 2023 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approval requested for student transfers received. NAME FROM CITY TO SCHOOL REASON IN/OUT SCHOOL YEAR Baker, Caden HMSH WNHS Parent Preference IN 2023-2024 Finley, Kinslee YPS SSE Parent Preference IN 2023-2024 Haughn, Hudson HES CIS Parents work at CMS and WNHS IN 2023-2024 Mangum, Bryce YHS WNHS Parent Preference IN 2023-2024 Nettles, Jody HMSH WNHS Custodial parent works at CMS IN 2023-2024 Royal, Destiny HMSH YHS Parent Preference IN 2023-2024 File Attachments All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Lissa Braddock, second by Shannon Hogue. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Cynthia Grooms, Shannon Hogue, Curtis Gaus Subject 6. Officer Travel - Out of County Meeting Oct 12, 2023 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approve the following out of county travel for Officer Linton. AGENDA STATEMENT: Request approval of the following travel ISSUE: ALTERNATIVES: RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve the following travel RATIONALE: IMPACT STATEMENT: DATA SOURCE: SUBMITTED BY: Cathy Carter File Attachments Linton Travel.pdf (151 KB) All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Lissa Braddock, second by Shannon Hogue. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Cynthia Grooms, Shannon Hogue, Curtis Gaus Subject 7. CTE - Out of County Travel Meeting Oct 12, 2023 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Request approval for FBLA Student Officers to participate in the FBLA Fall Leadership Conference November 3-5, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. Goals Academic and Student Services - Strategy 1 - Increase CTE (Career and Technical Education) opportunities. AGENDA STATEMENT: FBLA Student Officers participate in a Leadership Conference November 3-5, 2023 in Orlando. ISSUE: None ALTERNATIVES: N/A RECOMMENDATIONS: Please approve. RATIONALE: FBLA Student Officers receive professional development in management, business, and leadership qualities, traits highly coveted by all industries. IMPACT STATEMENT: Costs are funded through CTE and school-based chapters. DATA SOURCE: N/A SUBMITTED BY: Tammy Johnson File Attachments Fall Leadership.pdf (797 KB) All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Lissa Braddock, second by Shannon Hogue. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Cynthia Grooms, Shannon Hogue, Curtis Gaus Subject 8. Nassau County Council on Aging Contract Meeting Oct 12, 2023 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approve the Nassau County Council on Aging Contract. Goals Academic and Student Services - Strategy 4 - Implement creative scheduling to facilitate broader access to nontraditional programming. Academic and Student Services - Strategy 3 - Build capacity to fully support the social, emotional, behavioral and safety needs of all students. Academic and Student Services - Strategy 2 - Design, develop and implement strategic curriculum/activity mapping which spans K-12 and exposes students to a host of career options and financial literacy. Academic and Student Services - Strategy 1 - Increase CTE (Career and Technical Education) opportunities. AGENDA STATEMENT: Request approval of Nassau County Council on Aging Contract. ISSUE: Students om Project Search Program needs transportation to meet the program requirements. ALTERNATIVES: There are no alternatives at this time. RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve Contract. RATIONALE: IMPACT STATEMENT: This contract will provide transportation services for students with disabilities in our Project Search Program. DATA SOURCE: SUBMITTED BY: Patsi Kelly File Attachments Nassau County Council of Aging Contract.pdf (109 KB) All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Lissa Braddock, second by Shannon Hogue. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Cynthia Grooms, Shannon Hogue, Curtis Gaus Subject 9. WNHS - Out of State Travel Meeting Oct 12, 2023 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Request approval for West Nassau High School teacher, Rebecca Cofield, to attend the American Geographical Society - Teacher Fellows in New York, New York from November 16-19, 2023. File Attachments WNHS_OUT OF STATE_TEACHER TRAVEL.pdf (2,633 KB) All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Lissa Braddock, second by Shannon Hogue. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Cynthia Grooms, Shannon Hogue, Curtis Gaus Subject 10. School Advisory Council Membership Rosters Meeting Oct 12, 2023 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approval of the 2023-2024 School Advisory Council Membership Rosters. File Attachments All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Lissa Braddock, second by Shannon Hogue. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Cynthia Grooms, Shannon Hogue, Curtis Gaus Subject 11. Consent Vote Meeting Oct 12, 2023 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) File Attachments All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Lissa Braddock, second by Shannon Hogue. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Cynthia Grooms, Shannon Hogue, Curtis Gaus Subject 12. WNHS - Out of County Fieldtrip Request Meeting Oct 12, 2023 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category E. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Request approval for 9 West Nassau High School students to travel to Winter Garden, Florida to attend the Florida Theatre Conference and audition for scholarships on November 2-4, 2023. File Attachments WNHS_Student Conf_Out of County.pdf (204 KB) All items on consent agenda will be with one vote. Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Lissa Braddock, second by Shannon Hogue. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Cynthia Grooms, Shannon Hogue, Curtis Gaus F. Action Items Subject 1. MOU with Phoenix Counseling Meeting Oct 12, 2023 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category F. Action Items Type Action Recommended Action Request approval of the MOU with Phoenix Counseling. Goals Academic and Student Services - Strategy 4 - Implement creative scheduling to facilitate broader access to nontraditional programming. Academic and Student Services - Strategy 3 - Build capacity to fully support the social, emotional, behavioral and safety needs of all students. Academic and Student Services - Strategy 2 - Design, develop and implement strategic curriculum/activity mapping which spans K-12 and exposes students to a host of career options and financial literacy. Academic and Student Services - Strategy 1 - Increase CTE (Career and Technical Education) opportunities. AGENDA STATEMENT: This MOU serves as an agreement with Phoenix Counseling to provide Mental Health Services on School Campuses. ISSUE: ALTERNATIVES: RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval of the MOU with Phoenix Counseling to provide Mental Health Services on School Campuses. RATIONALE: IMPACT STATEMENT: No financial impact DATA SOURCE: SUBMITTED BY: Patsi Kelly File Attachments Phoenix MOU.pdf (46 KB) Motion & Voting Request approval of the MOU with Phoenix Counseling. Motion by Curtis Gaus, second by Gail Cook. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Cynthia Grooms, Shannon Hogue, Curtis Gaus Subject 2. MOU with Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare - Ripple Effects Meeting Oct 12, 2023 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category F. Action Items Type Action Recommended Action Request approval of the MOU with Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare for the Implementation for Prevention Services via Ripple Effects. Goals Academic and Student Services - Strategy 2 - Design, develop and implement strategic curriculum/activity mapping which spans K-12 and exposes students to a host of career options and financial literacy. Academic and Student Services - Strategy 4 - Implement creative scheduling to facilitate broader access to nontraditional programming. Academic and Student Services - Strategy 3 - Build capacity to fully support the social, emotional, behavioral and safety needs of all students. Academic and Student Services - Strategy 1 - Increase CTE (Career and Technical Education) opportunities. AGENDA STATEMENT: The MOU serves as an agreement with SPBH for the Implementation for Prevention Services via Ripple Effects ISSUE: ALTERNATIVES: RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval of MOU with Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare for the Implementation for Prevention Services via Ripple Effects RATIONALE: IMPACT STATEMENT: No Financial Impact DATA SOURCE: SUBMITTED BY: Patsi Kelly File Attachments Ripple Effects MOU.pdf (105 KB) Motion & Voting Request approval of the MOU with Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare for the Implementation for Prevention Services via Ripple Effects. Motion by Gail Cook, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Cynthia Grooms, Shannon Hogue, Curtis Gaus Subject 3. MOU with Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare - Botvin Life Skills Meeting Oct 12, 2023 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category F. Action Items Type Action Recommended Action Request approval of the MOU with Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare for the Implementation for Prevention Service via Botvin Life Skills. Goals Academic and Student Services - Strategy 4 - Implement creative scheduling to facilitate broader access to nontraditional programming. Academic and Student Services - Strategy 2 - Design, develop and implement strategic curriculum/activity mapping which spans K-12 and exposes students to a host of career options and financial literacy. Academic and Student Services - Strategy 3 - Build capacity to fully support the social, emotional, behavioral and safety needs of all students. Academic and Student Services - Strategy 1 - Increase CTE (Career and Technical Education) opportunities. AGENDA STATEMENT: This MOU serves as an agreement with SPBH for the Implementation for Prevention Service via Botvin Life Skills ISSUE: ALTERNATIVES: RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval of the MOU serves as an agreement with SPBH for the Implementation for Prevention Service via Botvin Life Skills RATIONALE: IMPACT STATEMENT: No Financial Impact DATA SOURCE: SUBMITTED BY: Patsi Kelly File Attachments Botvin MOU.pdf (69 KB) Motion & Voting Request approval of the MOU with Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare for the Implementation for Prevention Service via Botvin Life Skills. Motion by Curtis Gaus, second by Shannon Hogue. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Cynthia Grooms, Shannon Hogue, Curtis Gaus Subject 4. IDEA Part B, K-12 & Part B Prek Entitlement Grant Application Meeting Oct 12, 2023 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category F. Action Items Type Action Recommended Action Request approval of the IDEA Part B, K-12 & Part B Prek Entitlement Grant Application. Goals Academic and Student Services - Strategy 4 - Implement creative scheduling to facilitate broader access to nontraditional programming. Academic and Student Services - Strategy 3 - Build capacity to fully support the social, emotional, behavioral and safety needs of all students. Academic and Student Services - Strategy 2 - Design, develop and implement strategic curriculum/activity mapping which spans K-12 and exposes students to a host of career options and financial literacy. Academic and Student Services - Strategy 1 - Increase CTE (Career and Technical Education) opportunities. AGENDA STATEMENT: Approve the IDEA Grant application for ESE for the 2023-2024 school year. ISSUE: This grant provides funding for the support services and aides required in meeting the needs of our students with disabilities. ALTERNATIVES: There are no alternatives at this time. RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve the grant application request. RATIONALE: IMPACT STATEMENT: The district will lose federal funding if this application is not approved. DATA SOURCE: SUBMITTED BY: Patsi Kelly File Attachments IDEA Grant Application.pdf (1,756 KB) Motion & Voting Request approval of the IDEA Part B, K-12 & Part B Prek Entitlement Grant Application. Motion by Gail Cook, second by Lissa Braddock. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Cynthia Grooms, Shannon Hogue, Curtis Gaus Subject 5. Job Description - Human Resources Coordinator Meeting Oct 12, 2023 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category F. Action Items Type Action Recommended Action Request approval of the job description for Human Resources Coordinator. Goals Human Resources - Strategy 1 - ​​​​​​​Explore different avenues for recruitment of employees. Human Resources - Strategy 2 - Implement district-wide and site-based employee retention techniques. AGENDA STATEMENT: Approve the job description for Human Resources Coordinator. ISSUE: The increased demand stemming from additional students, employees, and electronic platforms to maintain has necessitated the need for additional manpower in Human Resources. ALTERNATIVES: Approve the job description Make recommendations RECOMMENDATIONS: The Superintendent recommends to approve the job description for Human Resources Coordinator. RATIONALE: The implementation of electronic platforms for managing substitutes, insurance benefits and onboarding has increased demands on HR staff. Additionally, as the number of new hires ( instructional and non-instructional) and teachers with certification challenges continues to increase each year, the demand on current staff has increased significantly. There is a need for the district to adopt a Professional Development Certification Program ( PDCP) to assist teachers needing to obtain Professional Certification and remain employable. This position will provide needed support. IMPACT STATEMENT: This position will significantly increase capacity in the HR Department and allow for more focus on recruitment and retention. It will allow us to create a Professional Development Certification Program (PDCP), which will help us increase teacher retention. DATA SOURCE: Scott Hodges SUBMITTED BY: Scott Hodges File Attachments Draft HR Coordinator Job Description.pdf (142 KB) Motion & Voting Request approval of the job description for Human Resources Coordinator. Motion by Gail Cook, second by Curtis Gaus. Final Resolution: Motion Fails Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock No: Cynthia Grooms, Shannon Hogue, Curtis Gaus Subject 6. NTA Contract Ratification Meeting Oct 12, 2023 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category F. Action Items Type Action Recommended Action Request approval of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the NCSD and NTA for the 2023- 2024 School Year. Goals Human Resources - Strategy 3 - Provide competitive salaries, affordable health insurance, incentives, and retain quality teachers to staff within the school system. AGENDA STATEMENT: Approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the NCSD and NTA for the 2023- 2024 School Year. ISSUE: The contract needs to be ratified by the board. ALTERNATIVES: RECOMMENDATIONS: The Superintendent recommends to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the NCSD and NTA for the 2023- 2024 School Year. RATIONALE: This is the last step in the ratification process. IMPACT STATEMENT: DATA SOURCE: S. Hodges SUBMITTED BY: S. Hodges File Attachments NTA Contract 2023-2024 For Ratification .docx (1,096 KB) Motion & Voting Request approval of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the NCSD and NTA for the 2023- 2024 School Year. Motion by Curtis Gaus, second by Shannon Hogue. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Gail Cook, Lissa Braddock, Cynthia Grooms, Shannon Hogue, Curtis Gaus G. Discussion Items Subject 1. Legislative Priorities Meeting Oct 12, 2023 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category G. Discussion Items Type Discussion File Attachments Subject 2. Millage Discussion Meeting Oct 12, 2023 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category G. Discussion Items Type Discussion File Attachments H. Staff Reports Subject 1. Staff Report Meeting Oct 12, 2023 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category H. Staff Reports Type Information File Attachments I. Old Business Subject 1. Old Business Meeting Oct 12, 2023 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category I. Old Business Type Information File Attachments J. Public Presentations Subject 1. Public Presentations Meeting Oct 12, 2023 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category J. Public Presentations Type Information (The School Board cannot take action on input/request(s), but may place an item on the agenda of a subsequent meeting for action). Presentations to the Board are limited to three (3) minutes. ADDRESSING THE BOARD: Individuals or groups may address comments to the School Board at any Regular Meeting by following established procedures. The maximum allotted time for a presentation is three (3) minutes per person. A speaker's time may not be allocated to others. The Board will permit individuals' comments on agenda items at the time the item is under consideration. Individuals must complete a form located on a table near the rear wall of the Board Room. Thirty minutes will be set aside at the end of the meeting for public discussion on non-agenda items. File Attachments K. Superintendent Comments Subject 1. Superintendent Comments Meeting Oct 12, 2023 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category K. Superintendent Comments Type Information File Attachments L. Board Comments Subject 1. Ms. Hogue Comments Meeting Oct 12, 2023 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category L. Board Comments Type Information File Attachments Subject 2. Ms. Braddock Comments Meeting Oct 12, 2023 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category L. Board Comments Type Information File Attachments Subject 3. Ms. Cook Comments Meeting Oct 12, 2023 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category L. Board Comments Type Information File Attachments Subject 4. Mr. Gaus Comments Meeting Oct 12, 2023 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category L. Board Comments Type Information File Attachments Subject 5. Dr. Grooms Comments Meeting Oct 12, 2023 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category L. Board Comments Type Information File Attachments M. Attorney Comments Subject 1. Attorney Comments Meeting Oct 12, 2023 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category M. Attorney Comments Type Information File Attachments N. Adjournment Subject 1. Adjournment Meeting Oct 12, 2023 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida Category N. Adjournment Type Information Time adjourned - File Attachments