Marion County Schools, WV

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Marion County School Board will hold a work session to review several administrative reports and presentations. The meeting includes discussions on insurance trusts, fleet management, and the evaluation of the Superintendent.

• Renaming of Fordham Early Learning Academy
• Florida School Board Insurance Trust presentation
• Florida Educator Health Trust overview
• Enterprise Fleet Management Pt. 2 discussion
• Quarterly Compliance Inspection Report review

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board will meet to approve minutes from several September and October meetings. The board will also receive information on construction change orders for Osceola Middle School and Lake Weir High School.

• Osceola Middle School Building 2 Doors and Walls additive change order of $10,683.62
• Osceola Middle School Building 2 Doors and Walls deductive change order of $134,544.92
• Lake Weir High School Serving Line Replacement change order (Project 26-106)
• Approval of minutes for September 22, October 8, and October 13 meetings

School Board Meeting

The School Board will consider several administrative approvals, including meeting minutes and a consent agenda. The body will also recognize various monetary and tangible donations to district schools and review a data share agreement for non-public school services.

• Proposed $100,000.00 agreement with Catapult Learning LLC for non-public school services
• $10,000.00 donation to Marion Technical College from Rotary Club of the Villages Foundation, Inc.
• Deductive change order of $25,978.16 for North Marion High School Auditorium Lighting Upgrades
• Donation of a Heinrich Bachmann Violin valued at $2,000.00 to Dunnellon High
• $3,751.00 donation to Hammett L. Bowen, Jr. Elementary from Ocala West United Methodist Church

The Board approved the purchase of 22 new school buses using a Florida Department of Education bid. Other actions included approving several data share agreements, personnel items, and the expulsion of nine students. The Board also accepted over $20,000 in donations for various schools and programs.

• Approved purchase of 6 new school buses (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 16 new school buses (5-0)
• Approved expulsion with services for 9 students (5-0)
• Approved Special Data Share Agreements with Catapult Learning LLC and One on One Learning Corp. (5-0)
• Approved personnel items for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 fiscal years (5-0)
• Approved grant application for Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System Associate Center (5-0)
• Approved grant award from Marion County Hospital District (5-0)
• Approved GMP change orders for Belleview Middle School and Shady Hill Elementary (5-0)

Board of Directors, Leasing Corporation l Meeting

The Marion County School Board Leasing Corporation is holding its annual meeting to confirm corporate procedures. The board will consider a resolution to amend a ground lease to provide land for county access to a high school.

• Resolution 26-09: First Amendment to Series 2024 Ground Lease at High School "CCC" (South Marion High School) to provide approximately 5.64 acres to Marion County for ingress and egress

The Board of Directors, Leasing Corporation approved a first amendment to a ground lease for South Marion High School (Project 24-105). No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved Resolution 26-09 for First Amendment to Series 2024, Ground Lease at South Marion High School (5-0)

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Marion County School Board (Florida) holds an Administrative Briefing and Work Session on October 8, 2026 at 9:00 A.M. at 1614 E Fort King Street, Ocala, Florida 34471. The agenda includes a superintendent's administrative briefing, a presentation and public comment on "Certificates of Participation, Part 2," and board member comments. No votes, contracts, dollar amounts, or ordinances appear in the agenda text; most items are procedural or informational.

• Presentation and public comment on "Certificates of Participation, Part 2" (Whitehouse)
• Superintendent's administrative briefing on current events and concerns
• Proof of Publication filed as item 2.1
• Public input allowed after each work session presentation, limited to three minutes per speaker
• Board members individually share comments and concerns

The Marion County Board of Education held an administrative briefing and work session to discuss Certificates of Participation. No formal votes or substantive policy decisions were recorded during the meeting.

• Held work session on Certificates of Participation
• Received presentation from PFM Financial

Special School Board Meeting - Early Re-Entry

The Marion County School Board is holding a special meeting on October 8, 2026, to decide two early re-entry requests from students who were previously expelled. Student JD26-099, expelled on February 10, 2026, and student JD26-181, expelled on April 14, 2026, are each asking to return to their base school effective October 13, 2026, contingent on accepting a District Behavior Contract for the second quarter of the 2026-2027 school year. The agenda also includes a proof of publication and adjournment. No dollar amounts or other policy items are listed.

• Vote on early re-entry for student JD26-099, expelled February 10, 2026, to return to base school October 13, 2026
• Vote on early re-entry for student JD26-181, expelled April 14, 2026, to return to base school October 13, 2026
• Both re-entries contingent on a District Behavior Contract for the second quarter of 2026-2027
• Proof of Publication filed for the Early Re-Entry meeting
• Items 3 and 4 are marked 'Off Air'

The Board approved early re-entry requests for two students effective October 13, 2026. Both requests were passed by unanimous vote.

• Approved early re-entry for student JD26-099 effective Oct. 13, 2026 (4-0)
• Approved early re-entry for student JD26-181 effective Oct. 13, 2026 (4-0)

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board is meeting on September 22, 2026, to handle routine procedural items including approval of the agenda, minutes from prior meetings, and a consent agenda. The board will also receive information on three construction change orders that reduce contract amounts, and recognize donations to schools. Public comment is available.

• Donation of $1,500 to Stanton-Weirsdale Elementary from Puc Puggy Chapter, DAR for book vending machine
• Donation of $2,250 in backpacks to Anthony Elementary from HomeTeam Pest Defense Ocala
• Change order reducing Madison Street Academy and North Marion High School column repairs contract by $7,000 to $41,016.80
• Change order reducing North Marion High School water main replacement contract by $203,783.09 to $494,361.91
• Change order reducing Emerald Shores Elementary canopy repair contract by $50,925.44 to $356,865.73

Special School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing and vote on adopting the amended capital outlay project list for fiscal year 2026-2027. The meeting also includes procedural items such as call to order, pledge, proof of publication, and public comments. The only substantive action is the adoption of the amended project list, which adds projects funded with Local Capital Improvement Funds.

• Public hearing and adoption of amended capital outlay project list for FY 2026-2027
• Amended Notice of Tax for School Capital Outlay (2nd Amended Notice) attached
• Capital Budget 2027-2031 attached
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• Meeting at 1614 E Fort King Street, Ocala, FL

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Marion County School Board holds an administrative briefing and work session. The agenda includes a superintendent's briefing, a presentation on the Future-Focused Operation Plan Part 2, and a review of FSSAT and Safe Schools updates. Public comment is allowed on work session topics, with each speaker limited to three minutes.

• Future-Focused Operation Plan Part 2 presentation (Whitehouse)
• FSSAT and Safe Schools update for 2026-2027 (McFatten)
• Superintendent's administrative briefing on current events
• Proof of publication for the meeting
• Board member comments and concerns

The Board reviewed the Future-Focused Operation Plan Part 2 and reached a consensus to place it on a future board packet for a formal vote. The session also included updates on FSSAT and Safe Schools. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Consensus reached to move Future-Focused Operation Plan Part 2 to an upcoming board packet for a vote

School Board Meeting

The Board approved multiple construction contracts for school facility projects, including replacements and HVAC upgrades. Members also approved a consent agenda covering various service agreements, staffing plans, and a $20,000 workers' compensation settlement. Additionally, the Board held a public hearing regarding a policy on the commemoration of school facilities.

• Approved construction contracts for Belleview Elementary and Middle School (5-0)
• Approved $20,000 workers' compensation settlement (5-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 central office staffing plan amendment (5-0)
• Approved expulsion of student JD27-001 for 2026-2027 school year (5-0)
• Approved renewal of seven discount catalog bids (5-0)
• Approved RevTrak agreement pending no vendor edits (5-0)
• Approved public hearing for revised Board Policy 7250 (5-0)

Board of Directors, Leasing Corporation l Meeting

The Marion County School Board Leasing Corporation will hold its annual meeting, primarily to consider Resolution 26-05, which would grant Duke Energy a non-exclusive perpetual easement on property tied to the Lake Weir Middle School replacement project. The board will also handle procedural items such as call to order, proof of publication, and adjournment.

• Resolution 26-05: Approve non-exclusive perpetual easement for Duke Energy Florida, LLC on property related to Project 24-130 (New Middle School 'DD' / Lake Weir Middle School Replacement).
• Easement allows Duke Energy to install and maintain electric transmission/distribution lines.
• Prior approvals for related easements were granted at Leasing Corporation meetings on 02/27/2024 and 01/28/2025.
• Certificates of Participation, Series 2024, were issued April 24, 2024.
• Meeting scheduled for 5:15 PM at 1614 E Fort King Street, Ocala, FL 34471.

The Marion County Schools Leasing Corporation Board of Directors met on September 8, 2026. The board approved Resolution 26-05, which authorizes the execution and delivery of a non-exclusive perpetual easement for Project 24-130.

• Approved Resolution 26-05 for perpetual easement (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Special School Board Meeting - Public Hearing

The Marion County School Board will hold a special meeting to take final action on the FY2026-2027 budget, including adopting a millage rate and final budget resolution. The board will also approve budget amendments and the monthly financial report for June 2026, and hear public comments.

• Adopt Resolution 26-07 setting millage rate at 6.2940 mills, 3.74% above rolled-back rate
• Adopt Resolution 26-08 final budget of $1,235,719,186 for FY2026-2027
• Approve Budget Resolution No. 10 for June 2026 amendments (General Fund revenues +$5,871,187)
• Approve Monthly Financial Report for June 2026 (all funds: revenues $827,814,105, expenditures $920,811,202)
• Approve Annual Financial Report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2026

The Marion County School Board approved the final budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, totaling $1,235,719,186. The board also finalized financial reports for June 2026 and adopted resolutions regarding millage rates and revenue. All financial items were approved unanimously.

• Approved June 2026 budget amendments (5-0)
• Approved June 2026 monthly financial report (5-0)
• Amended tentative budget for FY 2026-2027 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-07 for FY 2026-2027 millages and revenues (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-08 for $1.23B final budget (5-0)
• Approved annual financial report for FY ending June 30, 2026 (5-0)

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $298,697 federal grant for preschool special education and a $62,975.25 contract with Osmani Speech Services for speech therapy. The board will also recognize donations totaling over $198,000, including $102,000 in supplies from The Poppy Foundation. The meeting includes procedural items like approving minutes and public comments.

• Approve IDEA Part B Preschool Entitlement grant of $298,697 for 2026-2027
• Approve $62,975.25 contract with Osmani Speech Services, LLC for speech therapy
• Recognize $102,000 in supplies from The Poppy Foundation and $43,000 from Stuff the Bus
• Information on two deductive change orders for Vanguard High School elevator project, reducing contract to $641,262.28
• Approve minutes from July 21 and July 23, 2026 meetings

The Marion County School Board approved the collective bargaining agreement with the Marion Education Association for 2025-2028 and a consent agenda covering grants, contracts, and personnel items. The board also approved a price increase for milk products, an amendment to the central office staffing plan, and the rejection of a hazardous waste pickup and disposal bid. Additionally, the board recognized community donations totaling $198,248.32 and noted two deductive change orders for Vanguard High School.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved July 21 and July 23, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including grants, contracts, bids, and personnel items (5-0)
• Approved Collective Bargaining Agreement between The Marion Education Association and the School Board 2025-2028 (5-0)
• Approved Grant Application IDEA B K-12 Entitlement 2026-2027 (5-0)
• Rejected Bid 4186MF Hazardous Waste Pick-up and Disposal (5-0)
• Approved price increase request for Bid 4124AH Milk and Milk Products (5-0)
• Approved amendment to the Central Office Staffing Plan for the 2026-2027 school year (5-0)

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Marion County School Board met in an administrative briefing and work session on August 20, 2026, to discuss legislative priorities, a potential impact fee study, COPs follow-up, summer school wrap-up, and the reproductive health curriculum. The reproductive health curriculum was moved to the first topic due to the large number of registered public speakers, and eleven members of the public spoke on a fetal development video. The minutes record presentations and discussion but no votes or formal decisions; the meeting adjourned at 1:25 p.m.

Special Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Marion County School Board is holding a special administrative briefing and work session. The main item is a presentation and discussion of the 2026-2027 tentative budget for all funds other than the general fund, including capital, debt, and SRF funds, with public comment allowed. The meeting also includes a superintendent's briefing and board member comments.

• Presentation and discussion of 2026-2027 tentative budget for all other funds (capital, debt, SRF)
• Public comment on budget topic after formal presentation
• Superintendent's administrative briefing on current events
• Proof of publication for the special work session notice

The Marion County Schools board held a special administrative briefing and work session on August 13, 2026. The board received a presentation on the 2026-2027 Tentative Budget - All Other Funds from CFO Robert Rios-Welsh and discussed a list of state legislative priorities. No votes, approvals, denials, or other formal actions are recorded in the minutes; the meeting was discussion and presentation only. The meeting was adjourned at 11:32 a.m.

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board will vote on a proclamation recognizing Lloyd W. Johnson, Sr., North Marion County's first African-American school bus driver, and will hear information on several construction change orders that return unused funds. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as approval of minutes and agenda.

• Proclamation honoring Lloyd W. Johnson, Sr., North Marion County's first African-American school bus driver
• Donation of $10,010 to Mental Health & Wellness from Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County for homeless/needy students
• Donation of $2,000 to Lake Weir Middle School from Ocala Metro Chamber and Economic Partnership for CTE activities
• Deductive change orders totaling $24,016.79 and $17,672.31 for Liberty Middle School 16-classroom addition (Project 24-103)
• Deductive change order of $45,394.14 for Fort McCoy School Well Site Replacement (Project 25-104)

The Marion County School Board approved an amended Future-Focused Operations Plan that removes the 2026-2027 Wyomina Park rezoning and middle school balancing, removes the 2027-2028 Complete Wyomina Park rezoning, relocates Bridgeway, and expands Fordham to include a 3-5 Magnet Program. The Board also approved its consent agenda, several construction change orders and contracts, and the expulsion with services of two students. All votes recorded were unanimous (5-0) with all five members present. The meeting included recognitions, donations, and 11 speakers addressing the Board on the Future Focused Operation Plan.

• Approved amended Future-Focused Operations Plan excluding 2026-2027 Wyomina Park rezoning and middle school balancing, excluding 2027-2028 Complete Wyomina Park rezoning, relocating Bridgeway, and expanding Fordham to include a 3-5 Magnet Program (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda for the August 11, 2026 meeting (5-0)
• Approved expulsions with services of students JD26-131 and JD26-132 for the remainder of 2025-2026 and first three quarters of 2026-2027 (5-0)
• Approved Guaranteed Maximum Price for Belleview Middle School Car Line Extension – Project 26-110 (5-0)
• Approved Compensation Amendment No. 1 to construction manager contract for Cooler-Freezer Addition at Howard Academy – Change Order No. 3 (5-0)
• Approved award for Bid 4182JL Audio and Video Equipment, Term Contract (5-0)
• Approved furniture purchases for the new Technology and Information Systems (5-0)
• Approved revised job description for Supervisor of Marion Virtual School and Home Education 1.28 (5-0)

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Marion County School Board is holding a work session to discuss the tentative General Fund budget for 2026-2027. The board will also review graduation schedules for 2027 and a request for proposals for real estate broker services.

• 2026-2027 General Fund Tentative Budget presentation
• Realtor Process RFP for Real Estate Broker Services
• Graduation 2027 schedules
• Potential District School Assignments for 2026-2027 school year
• COPs Presentation

The Marion County Schools Board held a work session to discuss Graduation 2027, the COPs presentation, the 2026-2027 General Fund Tentative Budget, the Realtor Process RFP, and Board Member School Districts. No formal votes or decisions were made; the session was informational and procedural. The Board reached consensus to return to the previous schedule for Board Member School Districts.

• Consensus to return to previous Board Member School Districts schedule
• Reviewed Graduation 2027 presentation (no action)
• Reviewed COPs presentation (no action)
• Reviewed 2026-2027 General Fund Tentative Budget (no action)
• Reviewed Realtor Process RFP draft; feedback requested (no action)

Special School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board is meeting to hold a public hearing regarding the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The board will consider adopting tentative millage rates and a tentative budget.

• Public hearing for adoption of tentative millage rates (Resolution 26-05)
• Public hearing for adoption of tentative budget (Resolution 26-06)

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board will meet to handle routine procedural items including approval of minutes and a consent agenda. The consent agenda includes two contracts for speech language pathologist services totaling $319,410 to support students with disabilities.

• Independent contractor agreement with Danielle Sanchez, SLP LLC for $106,470 for speech therapy services through June 2027
• First amendment with North Florida Speech Services LLC for $212,940 for speech therapy services through June 2027
• Approval of minutes from June 18 work session, June 23 regular meeting, and July 9 special expulsion meeting

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Board will review several administrative presentations and operational plans. The session includes discussions on student fee recommendations and a facilities rental agreement.

• Recommendation for Student Fees
• Future Focused Operations Plan
• Facilities Rental Agreement
• Quarterly Compliance Inspection Report
• NEOLA Policies Update

Special School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board is meeting to receive and approve the tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for advertising purposes. The board will also schedule a public hearing regarding the budget.

• Receive and approve Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for advertising purposes
• Schedule public hearing for the budget on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.

The Marion County Special School Board voted 4-0 to receive the Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, approve it for advertising purposes only, and schedule a public hearing for July 28, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order at 5:32 PM and adjourned at 5:47 PM. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved receiving and advertising the Tentative Budget for FY 2026-2027, and scheduled a public hearing for July 28, 2026 (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (4-0)

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board approved the meeting agenda and minutes from June 2026. The board also recognized donations totaling over $7,500 for school programs and received information on a deductive change order for district-wide auditorium lighting upgrades.

• Approved agenda for July 14, 2026 meeting
• Approved minutes for June 4 and June 9, 2026 meetings
• Recognized $4,775 and $1,225 to South Marion High School
• Recognized $1,541.32 to West Port High School
• Received information on deductive change order for auditorium lighting

The Marion County School Board approved a consent agenda and several regular agenda items, including the selection of a construction manager for the Belleview Elementary School replacement project (4-1), the 2026-2027 Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan, and the District K-12 Comprehensive Evidence-Based Reading Plan. The board also approved expulsions with services for the remainder of the 2026-2027 school year and the first quarter of 2027-2028, and accepted donations totaling $7,541.32.

• Approved Professional Services Selection Recommendation for Construction Manager of Belleview Elementary School Replacement (4-1)
• Approved 2026-2027 Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan (5-0)
• Approved District K-12 Comprehensive Evidence-Based Reading Plan (5-0)
• Approved expulsions with services for remainder of 2026-2027 school year and first quarter of 2027-2028 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including multiple contracts, settlements, and personnel items (5-0)
• Approved rejection of RFP 4123AM Water Softeners for Food Services (5-0)
• Approved renewal of Bid 4009GM Carpet and Vinyl Flooring Supply and Installation (5-0)
• Approved Annual Pre-Qualification of Contractors for 2026-2027 (4-0, 1 abstention)

Special School Board Meeting - Expulsions

The Marion County School Board held a special meeting on July 9, 2026, to consider and vote on three student expulsion cases. The board upheld one expulsion (student JD26-192E) that was previously approved, and approved two new expulsions (students JD26-240 and JD26-243E). All students will receive alternative education services.

• Upheld expulsion with services of student JD26-192E for remainder of 2025-2026 and entire 2026-2027 school year
• Approved expulsion with services of student JD26-240 for remainder of 2025-2026 and entire 2026-2027 school year
• Approved expulsion with services of student JD26-243E for remainder of 2025-2026 and entire 2026-2027 school year
• All three motions carried unanimously (5-0) by the board

The Marion County Schools board held a special meeting to consider three expulsion appeals. All three expulsions with services were upheld unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Uphold expulsion with services of student JD26-192E (5-0)
• Approve expulsion with services of student JD26-240 (5-0)
• Approve expulsion with services of student JD26-243E (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:57 a.m. (5-0)

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Marion County School Board holds an administrative briefing and work session to review and discuss presentations on the Public Education Foundation overview, the five-year capital plan, and a realtor services RFP process. Public comment is allowed after each topic. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Presentation on 2025-2026 Public Education Foundation of Marion County overview
• Presentation on Five-Year Capital Plan for school facilities
• Presentation on Realtor Services RFP process for broker services
• Superintendent's administrative briefing on current events
• Board member comments and concerns

The Marion County School Board held a work session on July 9, 2026, to discuss three topics: the 2025-2026 Public Education Foundation of Marion County overview, the Five-Year Capital Plan, and the Realtor Services RFP Process. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the board reached consensus to revisit the Realtor Services RFP at a work session in August. The meeting was procedural and informational only.

• Consensus to bring Realtor Services RFP back to a work session in August (no vote recorded)
• No other decisions, approvals, or denials were made

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board approved minutes from previous meetings and authorized a construction change order for a portable lift station at Dunnellon High School.

• Approval of minutes for May 21, 2026, and May 26, 2026, meetings
• Change Order No. 2 for Project 25-101 at Dunnellon High School
• $672.39 deductive change order for bathroom portable lift station
• Donation of $2,000.00 to Dunnellon Elementary School
• Meeting held at 1614 E Fort King Street, Ocala

The Marion County School Board approved a large consent agenda covering contracts, personnel, and policy updates, all by unanimous 5-0 votes. The board also approved expulsions for 15 students and several regular agenda items including insurance and produce contracts. No public hearings or televised citizen comments were held.

• Approved consent agenda with 30+ items including contractor agreements, payroll schedules, and policy updates (5-0)
• Approved expulsions with services for 15 students for remainder of 2025-2026 and all of 2026-2027 school year (5-0)
• Approved RFP for voluntary group vision insurance (5-0)
• Approved general insurance package for July 2026-June 2027 (5-0)
• Approved renewal of fresh produce bid for food service (5-0)
• Approved renewal of piggyback agreement for school bus transportation (5-0)
• Approved delegation of signing authority for Marion Technical College director (4-0-1 abstention)
• Approved $90,000 auto liability settlement and $25,000 workers' compensation settlement (5-0)

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Board will hold a work session to discuss several administrative and financial reports. The meeting includes presentations on audit results, insurance, and educational impact fees.

• RSM Audit review including the FY2026-27 Proposed Internal Audit Plan
• Presentation on General Liability Insurance
• Educational Impact Fee Annual Indexing Procedure
• 2025-2026 Progress Monitoring 3 data presentation
• Superintendent's Administrative Briefing on current events

The Marion County School Board held an administrative briefing and work session to discuss the RSM Audit, General Liability Insurance, Educational Impact Fee Annual Indexing Procedure, and 2025-2026 Progress Monitoring 3. No votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was purely informational with presentations from consultants and staff. The board recessed briefly and adjourned at 11:17 a.m.

• No decisions were made; the session was a work session with presentations only

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board approved the agenda and minutes for the June 9, 2026 meeting. The board also recognized donations to schools and received information on construction change orders for new high school projects.

• Approved agenda for June 9, 2026 meeting
• Approved minutes for May 7 and May 12, 2026 meetings
• Donation of $1,200 to Belleview Middle School
• Donation of $4,500 to Fort McCoy School
• Information on deductive change order for South Marion High School

The Marion County School Board held a regular meeting on June 9, 2026, approving the 2026-2027 Student Progression Plan after a public hearing. The board also approved a consent agenda containing numerous contracts, budget amendments, personnel items, and construction change orders, all by a 5-0 vote. Several residents spoke during the public comment period regarding fetal development videos and supplemental materials.

• Approved 2026-2027 Student Progression Plan (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 30+ items (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 for Lake Weir Middle School construction change order (5-0)
• Approved architectural design contract for Belleview Middle School HVAC upgrades (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 3 for South Marion High School design services (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 with SECO Energy for power purchase and equipment lease (5-0)
• Approved expulsion with services for 7 students (5-0)
• Approved $17,500 general liability settlement and $25,000 workers' comp settlement (5-0)

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Marion County School Board holds an administrative briefing and work session to receive updates from the superintendent, review the 2027 self-funded health plan options, and discuss the 2026–2027 Central Office staffing plan. The meeting also includes a sales tax projects update and allows public comment on presented topics.

• Self-funded health plan review and 2027 options presentation
• 2026–2027 Central Office staffing plan discussion with revised documents
• Sales Tax Projects update presentation

The Marion County School Board held an administrative briefing and work session on June 4, 2026. Presentations were given on the Self-Funded Health Plan Review and 2027 Options, the Central Office Staffing Plan, and a Sales Tax Projects Update. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded; the meeting was procedural and informational only.

• No decisions were made; the meeting was a work session with presentations only

School Board Meeting

The School Board met to approve previous meeting minutes and the current agenda. The board also recognized several cash and tangible donations provided to district schools and colleges.

• $8,000.00 donation to Marion Technical College from Summer Glen Veterans and Patriots Club for 7 student scholarships
• $1,000.00 donation to Belleview High School from Citizen First Bank for the Senior Scholarship Fund
• Donation of 83 boxes of Ferrero Rocher Chocolate to Winding Oaks Elementary School from Gateway to Hope Ministries
• Approval of minutes for meetings held on April 16, April 27, and April 28, 2026

The School Board approved the 2026-2031 Strategic Plan: Forward Together and the 2026-2031 McIntosh Area School Incorporated Charter Renewal Contract. The board also approved the 2026-2027 Code of Student Conduct, multiple consent agenda items including contracts and personnel actions, and several other agreements and renewals. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved the 2026-2031 Strategic Plan: Forward Together (unanimous).
• Approved the 2026-2031 McIntosh Area School Incorporated Charter Renewal Contract (unanimous).
• Approved the 2026-2027 Code of Student Conduct (unanimous).
• Approved the consent agenda, including independent contractor agreements, data share agreements, service renewals, liability settlements, personnel items, and construction change orders (unanimous).
• Approved independent contractor agreement with The Stepping Stones Group LLC (unanimous).
• Approved special data share agreement with Empowered of Central Florida, Inc. D/B/A The Rock Program (unanimous).
• Approved piggyback agreement with 34ED, LLC dba AstoTurf Corporation (unanimous).
• Approved renewal of Bid 3980GM for Gasoline, Diesel, and Biodiesel (unanimous).

Special School Board Meeting - Early Re-Entry

The Marion County School Board held a special meeting on May 21, 2026, to consider early re-entry requests for students previously expelled. All eight requests were approved unanimously, allowing the students to return to their base schools on August 10, 2026, contingent on signing a District Behavior Contract. The meeting also included a call to order, proof of publication, and adjournment.

• Approved early re-entry for student JD26-004E (expelled Sept. 23, 2025), effective Aug. 10, 2026
• Approved early re-entry for student JD26-043E (expelled Jan. 13, 2026), effective Aug. 10, 2026
• Approved early re-entry for student JD26-045 (expelled Jan. 13, 2026), effective Aug. 10, 2026
• Approved early re-entry for student JD26-074 (expelled Jan. 22, 2026), effective Aug. 10, 2026
• Approved early re-entry for student JD26-109 (expelled Feb. 10, 2026), effective Aug. 10, 2026

The Marion School Board held a special meeting and unanimously approved early re-entry requests for seven students (JD26-004E, JD26-043E, JD26-045, JD26-074, JD26-075, JD26-101, JD26-109), all effective August 10, 2026. Each motion passed 5-0. The meeting lasted from 7:04 a.m. to 8:43 a.m.

• Approved early re-entry for student JD26-004E (5-0)
• Approved early re-entry for student JD26-043E (5-0)
• Approved early re-entry for student JD26-045 (5-0)
• Approved early re-entry for student JD26-074 (5-0)
• Approved early re-entry for student JD26-075 (5-0)
• Approved early re-entry for student JD26-101 (5-0)
• Approved early re-entry for student JD26-109 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:43 a.m.

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Board is meeting for a work session to receive updates and discuss several district topics. The session includes presentations on student programs, facility updates, and land use.

• Quarterly Compliance Inspections Report
• Gifted Programs Part 3
• Graduation 2026 update
• Booster Stadium Update
• Fessenden Adjacent Land Use presentation

The Marion County School Board held an administrative briefing and work session on May 21, 2026, discussing several topics including the Quarterly Compliance Inspections Report, Gifted Programs Part 3, Graduation 2026, Booster Stadium Update, hiring a realtor, and Fessenden Adjacent Land Use. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the session was purely informational and procedural.

• No decisions were made; all items were presented or discussed only