Marion County Schools public meetings in 2021
50 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
School Board Meeting
The Marion County School Board is holding a regular meeting with several action items. The board approved the Five Year District Facilities Work Program for fiscal years 2021-2022 through 2025-2026, which is required for submission to the Department of Education. The board also approved Resolution 21-11, which redistricts the five School Board member residence areas. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from multiple prior meetings and a public comment period.
- Approved Five Year District Facilities Work Program for FY 2021-2022 through 2025-2026 (Capital Projects Fund)
- Approved Resolution 21-11 redistricting the five School Board member residence areas
- Approved minutes from seven prior meetings (Sept 28, Oct 7, Oct 12, Oct 21, Oct 26, Nov 1, Nov 4)
- Public hearing held for the facilities work program
- Public comment period for addressing the board (5-minute limit per speaker)
Administrative Briefing and Work Session
The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session to discuss and review several topics, including school board member residence areas, updates from Marion Technical Institute/College, and a moisture impact assessment report. Public input is limited to three minutes per agenda item after formal presentations.
- Review of School Board Member Residence Areas with concept maps
- MTI/MTC updates presentation
- Moisture Impact Assessment Report discussion
- Superintendent's administrative briefing on current events
Special Administrative Briefing and Work Session
The Marion County School Board is holding a special administrative briefing and work session. The main agenda item is a presentation and discussion of the NEOLA Policy Review, with public input allowed after the presentation. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.
- NEOLA Policy Review presentation and discussion
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes on work session topics
- Meeting held at 512 SE Third Street, Ocala, FL
Special Administrative Briefing and Work Session
The Marion County School Board is holding a special administrative briefing and work session. The main agenda item is a presentation and discussion of NEOLA policy review, with public input allowed after the formal presentation. The meeting also includes the superintendent's administrative briefing and board members' comments and concerns.
- NEOLA policy review and discussion
- Superintendent's administrative briefing
- Public input limited to 3 minutes on work session topics
- Board members' comments and concerns
CANCELED Special Administrative Briefing and Work Session
The Special Administrative Briefing and Work Session scheduled for November 19, 2021, was canceled. The agenda originally included a presentation regarding NEOLA Policy Review.
- NEOLA Policy Review discussion
Administrative Briefing and Work Session
The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session to discuss and review several topics, including an update on the self-funded health plan, a presentation from the Marion County Hospital District, and the proposed 2022-2023 instructional calendar. The meeting is primarily for discussion and review, with no formal votes scheduled. Public input is limited to three minutes per person on agenda items.
- Stop Loss Enrollment Update for the Self-Funded Health Plan
- Marion County Hospital District partnership presentation
- 2022-2023 Instructional Calendar review
- Superintendent's administrative briefing on current events
Special Administrative Briefing and Work Session
The Board will hold a special administrative briefing and work session to conduct a review and discussion of NEOLA policy rulemaking development. The meeting is scheduled as a presentation for Board members.
- NEOLA Policy Review and discussion
Special Board Meeting - Organizational
This is the annual organizational meeting of the Marion County School Board, required by Florida law. The board will set its regular and special meeting schedule for 2022, elect a Chair and Vice-Chair, and acknowledge the Superintendent as secretary. All items are procedural and administrative, with no policy or budget decisions.
- Re-adopted regular meetings on second and fourth Tuesdays, except fourth Tuesday in December, starting at 5:30 p.m. at 512 S.E. Third Street, Ocala
- Scheduled four special meetings in 2022: July 21 (tentative budget), Aug 2 (public hearing tentative budget), Sept 9 (public hearing final budget), Nov 22 (organizational)
- Elected Eric Cummings as Chair and Allison Campbell as Vice-Chair
- Acknowledged Superintendent as ex officio secretary and Elena Martinez-Lopez as Board Clerk, Nicole Prestipino as Deputy Clerk
Board of Directors, Leasing Corporation Organizational Meeting
The Marion County School Board Leasing Corporation held its annual organizational meeting, which is required by its Articles of Incorporation. The board confirmed continuation of procedures, reviewed organizational procedures with the attorney, and elected officers for both the Board of Directors and the Corporation. All motions passed unanimously.
- Elected Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors (motion by Allison Campbell, second by Donald Browning)
- Elected President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer of the Corporation (motion by Kelly King, second by Allison Campbell)
- Proof of due notice of publication was distributed and made part of the minutes
- Reviewed organizational procedures by School Board Attorney
- Adjourned meeting (motion by Allison Campbell, second by Nancy Thrower)
School Board Meeting
The Marion County School Board is holding a public hearing to adopt the 2021-2022 Student Progression Plan, which sets performance standards and promotion/graduation requirements for grades K-12. The board will also approve several consent agenda items, including a $175,000 contract for reading intervention materials and a $5,000 fine arts grant. The meeting includes routine approvals of prior meeting minutes and the agenda.
- Public hearing to adopt 2021-2022 Student Progression Plan
- Contract with Voyager Sopris Learning, Inc. for $175,000 for REWARDS reading program
- Mini-grant of $5,000 from Marion Cultural Alliance for fine arts theater program
- Approval of minutes from five prior meetings (Aug 24, Sep 7, Sep 9, Sep 14, Sep 23)
- Public comment period for items on the agenda
Administrative Briefing and Work Session
The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session to discuss and review several topics, including updates on Howard Academy, COVID-19, quarterly data, and the 5-year facilities work plan. No formal votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion and review.
- Review of Howard Academy Community Center updates
- COVID-19 updates for the district
- Quarterly data review (Q1 21-22)
- 2022-2026 Five Year District Facilities Work Program
- Board member residence areas discussion
Special School Board Meeting
The Marion County School Board met to consider Resolution No. 21-10 regarding leave policies. The Board voted to approve up to ten days of uncompensated leave for specified reasons related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Approval of Resolution No. 21-10 granting up to 10 days of uncompensated leave for COVID-19 related reasons
- Public requests to address the Board from Mark Avery and Chris Altobello
School Board Meeting
The School Board met to approve meeting minutes from several August 2021 sessions and review internal audits for Belleview and Reddick-Collier Elementary Schools. The board also approved a sports funding contract for a basketball tournament at Vanguard High School.
- Approved $4,000.00 grant for Kingdom of the Sun Basketball Tournament at Vanguard High School
- Approved 2020-2021 internal audit for Belleview Elementary School
- Approved 2020-2021 internal audit for Reddick-Collier Elementary School
- Approved minutes from August 5, 10, 12, 16, and 19, 2021 meetings
Administrative Briefing and Work Session
The Board will receive an administrative briefing from the Superintendent regarding current events. The session includes presentations on COVID-19 updates and a review of transportation updates.
- COVID-19 updates presentation
- Transportation updates review and discussion
- Superintendent's Administrative Briefing
School Board Meeting
The School Board reviewed several administrative items including meeting minutes and agenda approvals. The board also approved funding for a music education pilot program and various international curriculum fees.
- Renewal of $105,000 Early Childhood Music Education Incentive Pilot Program at Ft. McCoy, Ocala Springs, and Reddick-Collier elementary schools
- Payment of $9,066.71 in Cambridge (AICE) fees for Belleview, North Marion, Vanguard, and Lake Weir high schools
- Payment of $10,050.00 for International Baccalaureate annual fees at Howard Middle School
- Approval of meeting minutes from July 22, July 27, and August 2021 sessions
Administrative Briefing and Work Session
The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session. The board will receive updates from the superintendent, then review and discuss three topics: COVID-19 updates, a proposed Early Childhood Learning Academy, and the Student Progression Plan. Public comment is allowed on each work session topic after the formal presentation.
- COVID-19 updates with public comments from Brigitte Smith, Kearsten Angel, and PG Schafer
- Proposed Early Learning Academy presentation (attachment: Proposed Early Learning Academy Oct 7.pdf)
- Student Progression Plan presentation (attachment: Student Progression Plan PP-Updated 9-28-21.pdf)
- Public input limited to 3 minutes per speaker on work session topics
School Board Meeting
The School Board approved Resolution No. 21-09 to extend certain COVID-19 paid and uncompensated leave provisions through October 31, 2021. The board also approved a contract for child safety curriculum and lease agreements for Head Start programs.
- Resolution No. 21-09: Extends FFCRA provisions, permitting five additional days of paid leave and authorizing uncompensated leave related to COVID-19
- Contract with Kimberly's Center: Provides Child/Teen Mental Health Safety Matters curriculum for 1st, 2nd, and secondary students
- Lease agreements with Episcopal Children's Services Inc.: Provides Head Start programs at Fessoden, Reddick-Collier, and Howard Academy
- Agreement with School Board of Levy County: $91,500.00 agreement for the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS)
School Board Meeting
The Marion County School Board held a regular meeting on September 14, 2021, approving several consent agenda items, including a $223,169.24 data share agreement with Frog Street Press for prekindergarten curriculum and two ESSER II grant applications totaling $51.5 million for COVID-19 relief. The board also held a public hearing to adopt the 2021-2023 District Safety and Loss Prevention Manual. The meeting included procedural items such as call to order, pledge, agenda approval, and minutes approval.
- Approved $11,309,196 ESSER II Academic Acceleration Assistance grant
- Approved $40,147,648 ESSER II Lump Sum grant
- Approved $223,169.24 Special Data Share Agreement with Frog Street Press, LLC for prekindergarten curriculum
- Held public hearing to adopt 2021-2023 District Safety and Loss Prevention Manual
- Approved minutes for June 22, 2021 meetings
Administrative Briefing and Work Session
The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session. Topics include updates on COVID-19, a presentation on Howard Academy, preparation for the legislative delegation meeting, and discussion of the Christmas parade. The meeting is a work session, so items are for discussion rather than final decisions.
- COVID-19 updates with attachments on substitute teacher wages, advanced degree supplement pay, and assistance proposals
- Howard Academy Committee presentation
- Legislative agenda preparation for October delegation meeting
- Christmas parade discussion
- Public comments from Kim Law and Carol McCarthy
Special Board Meeting - Oath of Office
This special meeting is held for the purpose of administering an oath of office. The board will swear in a newly appointed member to ensure compliance with Florida Statute.
- Oath of Office for Mr. Donald Browning, School Board Member District II
Special School Board Meeting - Public Hearings for Final Millages and Budget
The Marion County School Board held public hearings and unanimously approved the final FY 2021-2022 budget of $746,566,213, along with a millage rate of 6.903 mills, which exceeds the rolled-back rate by 4.39%. The board also approved budget amendments, the June 2021 financial report, and the annual financial report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021.
- Adopted Resolution 21-07 final budget of $746,566,213 for FY 2021-2022
- Adopted Resolution 21-06 setting millage rate at 6.903 mills (4.39% above rolled-back rate)
- Approved Budget Resolution No. 10 for June 2021 amendments (General Fund revenues +$1,710,253)
- Approved June 2021 financial report: revenues $531,328,737.70, expenditures $517,975,778.31
- Approved Annual Financial Report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2021
School Board Meeting
The School Board reviewed several items including the approval of meeting minutes and agenda. Key actions included authorizing a contract amendment for ELA materials and approving mental health service agreements.
- $800,000 second amendment with McGraw-Hill, LLC for StudySync and reading intervention materials
- Delegation of signing authority for Statewide Voluntary Prekindergarten Provider Contracts
- $124,875 independent contractor agreement with Ocala Consulting & Prevention, LLC for mental health services
- Addition of seven new VPK sites including Anthony, Dr. NH Jones, and Eighth Street
Administrative Briefing and Work Session
The Board will hold a work session to discuss several administrative topics including Resolution 21-08 and the Early Childhood Academy. The meeting also includes a continuation of the budget review process and updates on terminal pay and benefits for employees.
- Discussion of Resolution 21-08
- Review of Proposed Early Learning Academy
- Discussion regarding Terminal Pay and Benefits for Employees
- Continuation of Budget Review (part 3 of 3)
- Superintendent's Administrative Briefing on the Strategic Plan
Emergency Board Meeting
The School Board held an emergency meeting to discuss COVID-19 and determine how the district will move forward. The discussion included reviewing protocols for elementary and secondary schools, student exclusion checklists, and instructional continuity.
- Discussion of COVID-19 updates and future direction
- Review of COVID protocol checklists for elementary and secondary schools
- Review of coding for COVID-19 related student exclusion
- Review of CAO procedures for instructional continuity
Special Administrative Briefing and Work Session
The Board will hold a special administrative briefing and work session to review updates on COVID-19 and interagency matters. The session includes presentations regarding the capital budget, other funds, and the five-year district facilities work program.
- Review of Capital Budget and Other Funds (part 2 of 3)
- Presentation on the 5-Year District Facilities Work Program 22-26 Projects
- COVID-19 updates
- Interagency updates
Administrative Briefing and Work Session
The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session to review and discuss COVID-19 updates, the 2022 renewal rates for the self-funded health plan, and the FY2021-22 general fund budget. These are work session topics for discussion, not final decisions.
- COVID-19 updates presentation
- 2022 renewal rates for self-funded health plan
- FY2021-22 annual budget work session (General Fund)
- Public comment on COVID-19 (Mark Avery)
Special School Board Meeting - Public Hearing Tentative Budget
The Marion County School Board held a public hearing to adopt the tentative millage rates and tentative budget for fiscal year 2021-2022. The board approved both resolutions, with a final budget hearing scheduled for September 7, 2021. The meeting also included procedural items such as call to order, inspiration and pledge, and adjournment.
- Adopted tentative millage rates (Resolution 21-04) and tentative budget (Resolution 21-05) for FY 2021-2022
- Public hearing held for the tentative budget
- Final budget hearing scheduled for September 7, 2021
- Budget review work sessions scheduled for August 5, 12, and 19, 2021
School Board Meeting
The Marion County School Board is meeting to approve routine items and several COVID-19-related actions. They voted to rescind a prior sick leave resolution and approve a new one extending paid leave through September 30, 2021. They also approved a $207,000 grant application for early learning and a $90,163.43 software subscription, among other consent agenda items.
- Rescinded Resolution No. 20-07 (COVID-19 sick leave) and approved Resolution No. 21-03 extending FFCRA provisions with 5 additional paid leave days, effective retroactively to July 1, 2021, until September 30, 2021.
- Approved grant application for $207,000 from the Office of Early Learning for prekindergarten support.
- Approved Fourth Amendment with Follett School Solutions, Inc. for $90,163.43 for Destiny software subscription for 2021-2022.
- Approved agreement with Stirrups N Strides Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc. for $35,912.00.
- Approved minutes for May 11 and May 20, 2021 meetings.
Special School Board Meeting Agenda, Receive Tentative Budget
The Marion County School Board held a special meeting to receive the tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. The board approved the budget for advertising purposes only and scheduled a public hearing for July 27, 2021. The final budget is expected to be approved at a special meeting on September 7, 2021.
- Received tentative budget for FY 2021-2022
- Approved budget for advertising only
- Public hearing scheduled for July 27, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. in the Board Room
- Newspaper notices to run on July 24, 2021
- Final budget approval set for September 7, 2021
Administrative Briefing and Work Session
The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session. They will receive updates on COVID-19, review a draft 5-year facilities work plan, and discuss the Reddick-Collier Gym and the annual equity report. Public comments are attached for the COVID-19 topic.
- COVID-19 updates with public comments from Brian Karth, Lucy Sullivan, and Tracy Okus
- Five Year District Facilities Work Program 22-26 Projects (1) A.pdf (1,041 KB)
- Reddick-Collier Gym update presentation
- 2020-2021 Annual Educational Equity Update 7-22-21.pdf (1,473 KB)
- 2020-2021 District Administrative and Faculty Positions.pdf (596 KB)
Administrative Briefing and Work Session
The Board will hold a work session to discuss various administrative updates and project reviews. Topics include construction progress, the 5-year school plant survey, and the 2021-2022 general insurance renewal.
- COVID-19 updates and discussion
- Construction projects update
- 5-Year School Plant Survey update
- Hurricane briefing update
- Review of 2021-2022 General Insurance Renewal
School Board Meeting
The Marion County School Board held a regular meeting on May 25, 2021, approving the agenda, minutes, and a revised Code of Student Conduct for the 2021-2022 school year. The board also approved a consent agenda covering appointments, property disposition, and contracts. Public comments were heard from several individuals.
- Approved revisions to the 2021-2022 Code of Student Conduct (vote 4-1, Kelly King dissenting)
- Approved disposition of tangible property valued at $268,837.76
- Awarded Bid 3867MF for engine oil and lubricants to Palmdale Oil Company, estimated $85,000/year
- Awarded Bid 3870GM for HVAC supplies to three vendors, estimated $90,000/year
- Corrected Bid 3859AH arts supplies tabulation, re-awarding line items 77-87 to Pyramid School Products
Administrative Briefing and Work Session
The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session. The board will receive updates from the superintendent and discuss several topics, including COVID-19, a potential external operator for Oakcrest Elementary School, options for Evergreen Elementary, the 5-year school plant survey, and a Military Choice Academy. Public comments are attached for the COVID-19 topic.
- COVID-19 updates with public comments from Adylan Hamilton, Patricia Schafer, Brigitte Smith, and Lucy Sullivan
- External Operator Oakcrest Elementary School - action item with handout
- Evergreen Elementary TOP 2 Plan Options - presentation
- 5-Year School Plant Survey (2 of 2) - presentation
- Military Choice Academy - action item
School Board Meeting
The Marion County School Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and minutes, and recognizing a business partner. The most significant item is a public hearing to consider objections to the adoption of new K-12 English Language Arts instructional materials, with an estimated cost of $7,500,000. The board will also hold a public hearing to adopt the District Emergency Management Procedures Manual and approve the 2021-2022 budget timeline.
- Public hearing to adopt District Emergency Management Procedures Manual
- Public hearing for 2020-2021 adopted instructional materials for 13 courses, estimated cost $7,500,000
- Approve 2021-2022 budget presentation timeline (June 1 - October 10, 2021)
- Disposition of tangible property and donation to Marion County Fire Rescue ($114,098.28)
- Recognize City of Ocala Fiber Network as business partner for three elementary schools
Administrative Briefing and Work Session
The Board will review a recommendation for an external operator at Oakcrest Elementary for the 2021-2022 school year. The session also includes discussions on COVID-19 updates, MTI/MTC properties, and referendum options.
- Recommendation for External Operator (EO) at Oakcrest Elementary for 2021-2022 SY
- Ocala Recreation and Parks presentation
- Discussion of MTI/MTC relocation options
- Review of referendum options
- COVID-19 updates
School Board Meeting
The Marion County School Board is holding a public hearing and voting on the initial application for the Ocali Charter High School, which is proposed to open in August 2022. The board also approved the meeting agenda, minutes from prior meetings, and a consent agenda covering items such as a police officer agreement, property disposition, budget amendments, and a recycling services contract.
- Approved Ocali Charter High School application to open August 2022
- Approved agreement with City of Ocala for police special duty officers at $50/hour
- Approved disposition of tangible property valued at $1,793,441.90, including donation to Sheriff's Office
- Approved Budget Resolution Number 7 for March 2021 budget amendments
- Approved bid for single stream recycling services, estimated $100,000/year
Administrative Briefing and Work Session
The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session to discuss several topics, including COVID-19 updates, long-range planning, the Code of Student Conduct, a comprehensive mental health plan, and a quarterly transformation presentation. Public comments are limited to three minutes on agenda items. The meeting is a work session, so no formal votes are expected.
- COVID-19 updates with ESSER II PowerPoint and handouts
- Long Range Planning presentation
- Code of Student Conduct (2 of 2) discussion
- Comprehensive Mental Health Plan (1 of 2) review
- Quarter 3 Transformation presentation
School Board Meeting
The Marion County School Board is meeting to approve routine items including minutes, a revised COVID-19 leave resolution, and a consent agenda covering travel, property disposal, financial reports, and a bus parts contract. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy debates or public hearings listed.
- Revised Resolution No. 21-01: five additional paid COVID-19 leave days for employees, effective until June 30, 2021
- Approval of out-of-county travel for board members to FSBA conference (June 9-11, 2021), cost exceeding $500
- Disposition of tangible property valued at $42,463.89
- Monthly financial report for February 2021: revenue $360,424,414.74, expenditures $281,188,697.41
- Bid 3865MF for OEM heavy truck and bus parts, term contract estimated at $300,000
Administrative Briefing and Work Session
The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session to discuss and review several topics, including COVID-19 updates, a five-year school plant survey, a new charter school application, alternative learning programs, the code of student conduct, health plan funding projections, and the emergency management manual. No formal votes are scheduled; the board will hear presentations and discuss these items.
- Review of Ocali Charter High School application
- 5 Year School Plant Survey and District Offices/MTI Updates
- 2021 Updates and 2022 Funding Projections for Self Funded Health Plan
- Annual Review of Alternative Learning
- Code of Student Conduct review
Administrative Briefing and Work Session
The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session to discuss several topics, including accelerating learners, a proposed Early Childhood Learning Academy, updates on district offices and MTI, transportation and custodial updates, and a social emotional learning curriculum. The meeting is a work session, so items are for discussion rather than final decisions.
- Discussion of accelerating learners program
- Early Childhood Learning Academy proposal with presentation materials
- District offices and MTI update with presentation
- Transportation and custodial updates
- Social emotional learning curriculum discussion
School Board Meeting
The Marion County School Board is holding a public hearing to receive input on recommended instructional materials for 13 courses, with an estimated cost of $7,500,000. The board also approved a resolution granting five additional paid COVID-19 leave days and continued FFCRA provisions. Other actions include approving the agenda, minutes, and consent items like the monthly financial report and a portable building relocation bid.
- Public hearing for 2020-2021 instructional materials adoption for 13 courses, estimated $7,500,000
- Resolution No. 21-01: five additional paid COVID-19 leave days, retroactive to Jan 4, 2021, until Mar 31, 2021
- Monthly Financial Report for January 2021: revenue $315,776,272.37, expenditures $239,682,982.29
- Bid 3861GM for Portable Building Relocation Services, $50,000 yearly estimate, awarded to A-Team Structural Moving Engineers Inc.
- Approval of revised Jan 21 and Jan 26, 2021 meeting minutes
Administrative Briefing and Work Session
The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session. The main item is a presentation and discussion on Exceptional Student Education (ESE) special programs and procedures. The meeting also includes the superintendent's briefing and board members' comments.
- Presentation on ESE Special Program and Procedures
- Superintendent's Administrative Briefing
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes on work session topics
School Board Meeting
The Marion County School Board meeting on February 23, 2021, was largely procedural, including the call to order, pledge, agenda approval, and approval of minutes from prior meetings. The board also approved a consent agenda with several business items, including the disposition of obsolete property and budget amendments. The most significant actions were the approval of three term contracts for janitorial, classroom, and art supplies, totaling over $1.2 million, to be distributed to schools district-wide.
- Approved $600,000 term contract for janitorial and sanitary paper supplies (Bid 3857AH), with 13 vendors awarded
- Approved $375,000 term contract for classroom supplies (Bid 3858AH), with 8 vendors awarded
- Approved $250,000 term contract for art supplies (Bid 3859AH)
- Approved Budget Resolution Number 5 for January 2021, increasing General Fund revenues by $46,155 and appropriations by $72,755
- Approved disposition of tangible property valued at $30,834, deemed obsolete or unrepairable
Administrative Briefing and Work Session
The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session to discuss and review several topics, including a social emotional learning curriculum, the renewal application for McIntosh Area School charter, a COVID-19 health and safety committee update, construction projects, and transformation schools data. Public comments are limited to three minutes on work session topics.
- Review of Social Emotional Learning Curriculum with handouts on Caring School Community and Rethink Ed
- Review of McIntosh Charter School renewal application and evaluation instrument
- COVID-19 Health & Safety Committee update
- Construction projects update
- Quarter 2 Transformation Schools data update
Administrative Briefing and Work Session
The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session to review and discuss several topics, including the annual investment report, the fiscal year 2020-2021 budget update as of December 31, 2020, a review of schools/summer/district staffing plan, recommended instructional materials for adoption, and COVID-19 updates. These are discussion items, not final decisions, and public input is limited to three minutes per topic.
- Annual Investment Report presentation
- FY 2020-2021 Budget Update (as of Dec 31, 2020)
- Review of Schools/Summer/District Staffing Plan (1 of 2)
- Recommended Instructional Materials for Adoption (ELA)
- COVID-19 Updates
Special Board Meeting
The Marion County School Board held a special meeting on February 2, 2021, to discuss and vote on changes to the temporary employee salary schedule. The board approved increasing the minimum wage for trades and services temporary employees from $8.56 to $8.65 per hour, and for bus drivers from $8.56 to $15.35 per hour, citing a critical shortage of bus drivers. The meeting also included procedural items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, public comments, board comments, and adjournment.
- Approved changes to Trades and Services Temporary Employee Salary Schedule
- Minimum wage increased from $8.56 to $8.65 per hour
- Bus driver pay increased from $8.56 to $15.35 per hour
- Motion carried unanimously (5-0) by board members
- Fiscal impact noted as budgeted from departmental discretionary funds
School Board Meeting
The Marion County School Board held a regular meeting on January 26, 2021, approving the agenda, minutes from prior meetings, and a consent agenda of routine items. The consent agenda included the disposition of obsolete property, a monthly financial report, budget amendments, and renewals of contracts for fuel and temporary food service labor. Two items were moved to discussion, and one was withdrawn.
- Approved disposition of tangible property valued at $117,288.21
- Approved monthly financial report for November 2020: revenues $158,156,924.07, expenditures $163,507,102.03
- Approved Budget Resolution Number 4 for December 2020 amendments
- Renewed Bid 3749GM for gasoline, diesel, and biodiesel (approx. $3,500,000/year)
- Renewed Bid 3787AH for temporary food service labor (approx. $490,000/year)
Administrative Briefing and Work Session
The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session. They will review and discuss the Social Emotional Learning curriculum, a turnaround plan for Evergreen Elementary, and COVID-impacted benefit decisions. The meeting is primarily for discussion and review, with no formal votes scheduled.
- Review of Social Emotional Learning curriculum with attached ratings handouts
- Discussion of Turnaround Option Plan for Evergreen Elementary
- COVID-impacted benefit decisions for 2021, including cost waiver
- Superintendent's administrative briefing on current events
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes on work session topics
School Board Meeting
The Marion County School Board meeting on January 12, 2021, was largely procedural, including approval of the agenda, minutes, and public comments. The board also approved several consent agenda items, including budget amendments, a price adjustment for electrical supplies, renewal of a roof repair contract, and a fiber services agreement for remote schools.
- Approved Resolution 20-11 to implement a student crime watch program via Text-A-Tip and FortifyFL
- Approved Budget Resolution Number 3 for November 2020, decreasing General Fund revenues by $1,565,280 and appropriations by $144,807
- Approved pricing adjustment on 38 items in Bid 3808GM for electrical supplies (approx. $300,000/year) due to market volatility
- Approved renewal of Bid 3734GM for roof repair and installation with Marion/Service Roofing & Sheet Metal Co. (approx. $300,000/year)
- Approved RFP 3841RC for fiber services to Dunnellon Elementary, Middle, High, Romeo Elementary, and District Data Center ($475,488)
Administrative Briefing and Work Session
The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session. They will hear updates from the superintendent and discuss several topics, including the Spring 2021 Education Plan, the 2021-2022 instructional calendar, annual reports from charter schools, redistricting of school attendance boundaries, construction project updates, and the Student Crime Watch Program. No final votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and review session.
- Spring 2021 Education Plan discussion
- 2021-2022 Instructional Calendar Review (draft calendar attached)
- Annual reports from Ocali Charter, McIntosh Area School, and Marion Charter, including FY2019-2020 audits
- Redistricting schools/attendance boundaries, with Evergreen Elementary facility options
- Construction projects update (monthly update as of 12-18-20)