Marion County Schools public meetings in 2022

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session to discuss several items, including updates on the Achieve 2026 strategic plan, a proposed Southwest localized rezoning, a Safe School Agreement, and potential changes to board meeting times. The board will also consider legislative priorities and board committees. Public comments are limited to three minutes per agenda item.

• Southwest Localized Rezoning plan (revised 12/7) presented for discussion
• Safe School Agreement with survey results and multiple public comments
• Achieve 2026 Goal 3 strategic plan updates
• Discussion on board meeting times
• Legislative priorities and board committees review

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board held a regular meeting on December 13, 2022, approving the consent agenda (items C7.1–C23.1) and minutes from prior meetings. The board also heard public comments from four individuals. Key consent items included amendments to contracts for digital learning services and a Medicaid billing data share agreement.

• Approved third amendment with Renaissance Learning, Inc. for myON subscription, increasing agreement by $123,950.33 to $633,950.33
• Approved fourth amendment with Curriculum Associates, LLC adding Ellevation Platform data share language for $42,531.25
• Approved data share agreement with Sivic Solutions Group, LLC for Medicaid billing and consulting, not to exceed $99,900.00
• Approved minutes from September 1, 2022, Administrative Briefing and Work Session and September 9, 2022, Special School Board Meeting
• Public address requests from Apostle Brandon D. Cave Jr., Daniel King, Kassie Daniels, and Melanie Slaughter

Special Administrative Briefing and Work Session

This is a special administrative briefing and work session of the Marion County School Board. The board will hear the superintendent's updates, review and discuss NEOLA policy updates with the school board attorney, and take public comments on agenda items. Board members will also share their own comments and concerns before adjourning.

• Superintendent's administrative briefing on current events/concerns
• Review and discussion of NEOLA updates (presentation by School Board Attorney)
• Public input limited to 3 minutes per speaker on work session topics
• Board members' comments and concerns

Special Board Meeting - Organizational

The Marion County School Board held its annual organizational meeting to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair, set the 2023 meeting schedule, and designate the Superintendent as secretary. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved 2023 regular meeting dates (21 meetings, starting January 10, 2023)
• Approved 5:30 p.m. start time for regular meetings
• Approved meetings at 1614 E. Ft. King Street, Ocala, in the School Board Auditorium
• Scheduled four special meetings: July 20, Aug 1, Sept 7, Nov 14, 2023 (budget hearings and organizational)
• Elected Chair and Vice-Chair (names not specified in agenda)

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 and the corporation. All actions were procedural and passed unanimously.

• Elected Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors
• Elected President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer of the Corporation
• Reviewed organizational procedures with School Board Attorney
• Confirmed continuation of procedures per Articles of Incorporation
• Adjourned meeting

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session to discuss student attendance processes, employee benefits renewal, and risk management contractual services. These are discussion items, not final decisions, and public input is limited to agenda topics.

• Review of student attendance processes
• Employee benefits renewal overview
• Risk management contractual services
• Superintendent's administrative briefing

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering items C7.1 through C17.1, but several items (D18.1-D18.10 and C7.1, C9.1, C11.1, C12.1) have been pulled for discussion. The board also approved minutes from the August 23, 2022 meeting and heard public comments from seven individuals. The agenda includes routine approvals such as financial reports, grants, and an internal accounts audit.

• Approved $25,000 amendment to Studies Weekly agreement for K-5 science curriculum, increasing total to $200,000
• Recognized $17,895.90 Child Care Stabilization Subgrant for Marion Tiny Institute Young Parent Program
• Approved monthly financial reports for August and September 2022
• Approved internal accounts audit for Eighth Street Elementary School for 2021-2022
• Seven individuals requested to address the board

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session. They will review updates on the district's strategic plan goals and discuss a proposed timeline for localized rezoning in the southwest area. The meeting is primarily for discussion and presentations, with no formal votes scheduled.

• Achieve 2026: Goal 1 Updates presentation
• Achieve 2026: Goal 2 Updates presentation
• Proposed Southwest Localized Rezoning Timeline discussion

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board held a regular meeting on October 25, 2022, approving the 2022-2023 Student Progression Plan and a consent agenda that included several routine items. The board also approved minutes from prior work sessions and heard public comments from six individuals. The meeting was largely procedural, with no major policy changes or controversial items.

• Approved 2022-2023 Student Progression Plan (public hearing)
• Approved First Amendment Agreement with Imagine Learning, LLC for $64,050.00 (total $125,000.00) for ELL and Title I programs
• Approved disposition of tangible property deemed obsolete or unrepairable
• Approved internal accounts audit for Dr. N.H. Jones Elementary School (2021-2022)
• Approved minutes from August 11 and August 18, 2022 work sessions

Special Administrative Briefing and Work Session

This is a special administrative briefing and work session of the Marion County School Board, focused on procedural matters and updates rather than formal decisions. The agenda includes a superintendent's briefing, a presentation on NEOLA policy updates by the school board attorney, and board member comments. Public input is limited to three minutes per speaker on work session topics.

• Superintendent's administrative briefing on current events/concerns
• NEOLA policy updates presentation by School Board Attorney
• Board member comments and concerns
• Public input limited to 3 minutes on work session topics

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session to discuss updates on the Achieve 2026 strategic plan, a proposed interlocal agreement, and a safe school agreement with the Marion County Sheriff's Office. Public comments are limited to three minutes on agenda items. The meeting is primarily for discussion and review, not final decisions.

• Achieve 2026: Goal 1 Updates presentation
• Interlocal Agreement draft (dated 9-08-22) review
• Safe School Agreement with MCSO (dated 8-31-22) discussion
• Public comments from multiple speakers on safe school agreement

Special Administrative Briefing and Work Session

This is a special administrative briefing and work session of the Marion County School Board. The agenda includes a superintendent's briefing, a discussion of NEOLA policy updates with the board attorney, and board member comments. No votes or decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily for discussion and updates.

• Superintendent's administrative briefing on current events/concerns
• Review and discussion of NEOLA updates with School Board Attorney Jeremy Powers
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes on work session agenda topics

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board is holding its regular meeting on October 11, 2022, at 5:30 PM at 1614 E Fort King Street, Ocala, FL. The agenda includes procedural items (call to order, pledge, minutes approval), a public comment period, and a large consent agenda covering items from various departments (academic services, business services, human resources, operations). The board will also discuss regular agenda items, board comments, and student disciplinary matters (expulsions, re-entry requests) in closed session.

• Approval of consent agenda items from departments including Academic Services, Business Services, Human Resources, and Operations
• Public comment period (televised) for agenda items and board operations
• Student disciplinary matters: expulsions, stipulated agreements, early re-entry requests (off air)
• Board and Superintendent comments on recent activities and programs
• Approval of meeting minutes as public record

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board is meeting to approve the agenda, minutes from previous meetings, and a consent agenda containing routine items such as internal accounts audits for several schools and programs. The board also provides an opportunity for public comment. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy changes or new expenditures listed.

• Approved consent agenda items C7.1-C17.1, with several items pulled for discussion and C14.1 withdrawn
• Approved internal accounts audits for Anthony Elementary, Fessenden Elementary, Homeless Needy Program, and Ocala Springs Elementary for 2021-2022
• Approved minutes from July 26, August 4, and August 9, 2022 meetings
• Public comment period for items on the agenda or board operations

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session. The board will review proposed revisions to the Achieve 2026 strategic plan and discuss learning management systems. Public input is allowed after each presentation, with comments limited to three minutes.

• Review of proposed revisions to Achieve 2026 strategic plan
• Discussion of learning management systems (CANVAS platform)
• Superintendent's update on current events/concerns
• Board members' comments and concerns

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board is meeting to approve routine items including the five-year district facilities work program for fiscal years 2022-2023 through 2026-2027, a public hearing to adopt NEOLA Policy 8405 on school safety, and a consent agenda of contracts and agreements. The board also voted on minutes from previous meetings, with one set of minutes failing approval.

• Approved Five-Year District Facilities Work Program for FY 2022-2023 through 2026-2027
• Adopted NEOLA Policy 8405 on School Safety and Security
• Approved $80,000 amendment to Citrus Hearing Impaired Program Services, Inc. for student needs
• Approved $75,000 data share agreement with Renaissance Learning, Inc. for Accelerated Reader subscriptions
• Minutes from July 26, 2022 board meeting failed to approve

Special Administrative Briefing and Work Session ***CANCELLED***

This meeting was a special administrative briefing and work session for the Marion County School Board, but it was cancelled. The agenda included a superintendent's briefing, a presentation on NEOLA policy updates, and board member comments.

• Meeting cancelled
• Superintendent's administrative briefing
• NEOLA policy updates presentation
• Board member comments and concerns

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session to review and discuss several educational topics, including the McIntosh Area Charter School improvement plan, the 2022-2023 Student Progression Plan, state and district assessment updates, and updates on human resources, transportation, and school safety. No formal votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information.

• Review of McIntosh Area Charter School Academic Improvement Plan 2022-2023
• Presentation on 2022-2023 Student Progression Plan
• Update on 2022-2023 State and District Assessments
• Human Resources and Transportation Updates
• 2022-2023 Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool update and recommendations

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board is meeting to approve routine items including minutes, a consent agenda, and several contracts. Notable actions include approving a fee increase for Marion Technical College, a hazardous waste services contract, and a printing services contract. The board also approved the disposal of obsolete property.

• Approved Marion Technical College Continuing Workforce Education application fee increase from $9.00 to $20.00 per year
• Approved Bid 3945MF for hazardous waste services, estimated $15,000/year, with Heritage Crystal-Clean, LLC and Lighting Resources, LLC
• Approved Bid 3947GM for printing services, estimated $60,000/year, awarded to Woods Printing of Ocala, Inc.
• Approved disposition of 16 tangible property items with original cost of $52,478.93
• Approved minutes for July 12 and July 21, 2022 meetings

Special School Board Meeting - Public Hearings for Final Millages and Budget

The Marion County School Board held public hearings and voted to adopt the final budget for fiscal year 2022-2023, including a millage rate of 6.5050 mills, which is 9.94% above the rolled-back rate. The board also approved budget amendments, the monthly financial report, and the annual financial report. All items passed with unanimous votes except the final budget resolution, which passed 4-1 with Donald Browning voting no.

• Adopted Resolution 22-07 affirming the final FY 2022-2023 budget of $899,523,036
• Adopted Resolution 22-06 setting the millage rate at 6.5050 mills, exceeding the rolled-back rate by 9.94%
• Approved Budget Resolution Number 10 for June 2022 amendments, increasing General Fund revenues by $5,156,264
• Approved the June 2022 Monthly Financial Report showing total revenues of $604,269,284.07 and expenditures of $584,647,913.02
• Approved the Superintendent's Annual Financial Report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2022

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session. The agenda includes a superintendent's briefing, an update from the school board attorney on NEOLA policy updates, and a board discussion on legislative priorities. The meeting is largely procedural, with public input limited to three minutes per work session topic.

• Superintendent's Administrative Briefing on current events/concerns
• NEOLA policy updates from School Board Attorney Jeremy Powers
• Board discussion on legislative priorities
• Board member comments and concerns

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board is meeting to approve routine items including the consent agenda, minutes, and personnel changes. Notable actions include approving a $8,000 agreement with College of Central Florida, a $20,000 renewal for diplomas, and a $17,000 workers' compensation settlement.

• Approve agreement with College of Central Florida for Mid Florida Career Pathway Consortium ($8,000)
• Approve first renewal of Bid 3891MF for diplomas and diploma covers ($20,000)
• Approve workers' compensation settlement for JB ($17,000)
• Approve personnel items for 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 fiscal years

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session to review and discuss the proposed 2023-2027 Five-Year District Facilities Work Program and the 2022-2023 tentative budget, including capital projects, debt service, and special revenue funds. The meeting is primarily a discussion and review session, with no formal votes scheduled.

• Review of 2023-2027 Five-Year District Facilities Work Program
• Discussion of 2022-2023 tentative budget: Capital Projects, Debt Service, Special Revenue – Food Service, Other Federal, State and Local Grants, Internal Service Fund
• Public input allowed on work session topics after presentations
• Superintendent's administrative briefing on current events/concerns

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 of the 2022-2023 tentative general fund budget. The meeting also includes a superintendent's briefing and board member comments.

• 2022-2023 Tentative Budget - General Fund presentation and discussion
• Superintendent's administrative briefing on current events/concerns
• Public input allowed on work session topics after formal presentations

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board held a public hearing and adopted the 2022-2023 Code of Student Conduct, with one member voting against. The board also approved a consent agenda covering contracts, a boiler replacement, and a liability settlement, while pulling several items for discussion.

• Adopted 2022-2023 Code of Student Conduct (elementary and secondary)
• Approved $83,210 contract for speech-language pathologist (Olive Tree Speech Therapy)
• Approved $55,000 agreement with Literacy Resources, LLC for Heggerty phonemic awareness kits
• Awarded $30,000 bid for Romeo Elementary School boiler replacement to Mason Sales Company Inc.
• Approved $77,500 auto liability settlement

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session. The agenda includes a superintendent's briefing, a presentation on the 2022-2023 school year, and board member comments. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; it is primarily a discussion and update session.

• Presentation on 2022-2023 School Year Outline
• Superintendent's administrative briefing on current events
• Public input allowed on work session topics, limited to 3 minutes

Special School Board Meeting - Public Hearing Tentative Budget

The Marion County School Board held a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on the tentative budget and millage rates for fiscal year 2022-2023. The board voted to adopt the tentative millage rates (Resolution 22-04) and tentative budget (Resolution 22-05), with one dissenting vote. The final budget hearing is scheduled for September 9, 2022, after three work sessions in August.

• Adopted tentative millage rates via Resolution 22-04
• Adopted tentative budget via Resolution 22-05
• Public hearing held for 2022-2023 fiscal year budget
• Final budget hearing scheduled for September 9, 2022
• Vote: 4 yea (Kelly King, Nancy Thrower, Eric Cummings, Allison Campbell), 1 nay (Donald Browning)

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board held a regular meeting on July 26, 2022, approving the agenda, minutes from prior meetings, and a consent agenda of routine items. Several items were pulled for discussion, but the board approved the remaining consent items, including contracts for fiber services, budget consulting, and stadium lighting maintenance. The meeting also included public comment opportunities.

• Approved $15,108.00 first renewal agreement with Cox Florida Telcom for fiber services to Reddick-Collier Elementary School
• Approved $30,000.00 agreement with EDVANCED VUE, LLC for budget consulting services
• Approved $7,000.00 first amendment to Thales Consulting agreement for Annual Financial Report software
• Approved Bid 3941GM for stadium lighting maintenance, awarded to MidState Electric of Ocala, LLC, estimated $12,000.00 yearly
• Approved minutes from June 14 and June 16, 2022 meetings

Special School Board Meeting Agenda, Receive Tentative Budget

The Marion County School Board is holding a special meeting to receive the tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The board will vote to approve the budget for advertising purposes only and schedule a public hearing for August 2, 2022. The final budget is expected to be approved at a special meeting on September 9, 2022.

• Receive tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
• Approve budget for advertising purposes only
• Schedule public hearing on tentative budget for August 2, 2022 at 5:15 p.m.
• Public notices to run in newspaper on July 29, 2022
• Final budget approval scheduled for September 9, 2022 special meeting

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board held a regular meeting on July 12, 2022, at 5:30 PM. The board approved the agenda, minutes from previous meetings, and a consent agenda with several items. A public hearing was held to adopt NEOLA policies, which passed with one dissenting vote. Several items were pulled for discussion, and one item was withdrawn.

• Adopted NEOLA policies, replacing most current board policies, with edits to policies 6320, 6610, 7217, and withdrawal of duplicates 1217, 3217, 4217 (motion carried 3-1).
• Approved second amendment with Growing Leaders, Inc. for $100,000 (total $270,000) for Habitudes mental health curriculum, funded by ESSER III.
• Approved $20,000 for required digital access math codes for dual-enrolled students at College of Central Florida.
• Approved $63,150 for 2021-2022 School Improvement Supplemental Summer Professional Development at Oakcrest Elementary.
• Approved minutes from May 24, 2022, and June 2, 2022, meetings.

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 the annual equity report, revisions to the Code of Student Conduct, and the utilization of federal relief dollars. Public input is allowed after each formal presentation, with comments limited to three minutes on agenda items.

• Annual Equity Report presentation by Ms. Dawana Gary
• Revisions to Code of Student Conduct (Part 2) presented by Dr. Danielle Livengood
• Presentation on Utilization of Federal Relief Dollars and Expected Student Outcomes by Dr. Stacey Reece
• Superintendent's administrative briefing on current events/concerns

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board is meeting to approve the 2022-2023 Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan, a $1,777,544 budget required by the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act, and to act on a consent agenda of routine items. The agenda also includes public hearings, approval of minutes, and public comments. Most items are procedural or routine approvals.

• Approve 2022-2023 Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan ($1,777,544)
• Approve agreement with Stirrups N Strides Therapeutic Riding Center ($41,335)
• Approve agreement with Alachua County Public Schools for Migrant Education Program ($68,553)
• Approve minutes from May 10 and May 19, 2022 meetings
• Public hearing on mental health plan and public comments

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

This administrative briefing and work session includes presentations on revisions to the Code of Student Conduct. The board will also discuss the naming of the Early Learning Academy.

• Review of Code of Student Conduct Part 1 revisions
• Discussion regarding the naming of Early Learning Academy
• Superintendent's administrative briefing on current events

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board is meeting to approve the agenda, minutes, and a consent agenda of routine items. Notable actions include a $3,000 settlement for a former employee's EEOC charge, a $49,268 grant for English literacy, and a $170,443 increase in Cambridge exam fee spending. Several items were pulled for discussion, but the consent agenda was approved as a block.

• Approved $3,000 settlement for former employee GC in EEOC case
• Approved $49,268 grant for Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education
• Approved $170,443.48 to pay Cambridge exam fees for Dunnellon and North Marion High Schools
• Approved $156,686 grant for civics curricula
• Approved consent agenda with items C7.1-C24.2, except withdrawn C18.7

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session. They will discuss the 2022-2023 general insurance renewal, including self-funded health plan rates, and the process for disposing of tangible property. The meeting is primarily for discussion and review, with no formal votes scheduled.

• General Insurance Renewal Review 2022-2023
• Self-Funded Health Plan 2023 Renewal Rates
• Disposition of Tangible Property Process

School Board Meeting

The School Board approved the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and Shelter Plan to manage incident responses. The Board also held a public hearing regarding instructional materials for sixteen math courses with an estimated cost of $6,500,000.

• Adoption of MCPS Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and Shelter Plan
• Public hearing for K-12 Mathematics instructional materials (estimated $6,500,000)
• Approval of MOU with CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion ($2,531.00 in-kind contribution)
• Approval of April 21, 2022, Administrative Briefing minutes

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

This administrative briefing and work session includes presentations on the self-funded health plan's 2023 funding projections. The Board will also discuss the impact of county growth and receive an update on the Achieve 2026 Strategic Plan.

• Review of Self-Funded Health Plan 2022 Update and 2023 Funding Projection
• Discussion on the Impact of Growth in Marion County
• Achieve 2026: Strategic Plan Update Goal 5 presentation
• Board discussion regarding District West Property

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board is meeting to approve the agenda, minutes, and a consent agenda of routine items. The board also heard public comments from three individuals. Several items were pulled from the consent agenda for discussion, including item D20.1 and items C13.5, C13.7, C13.8, C18.1, and C19.1.

• Approved agreement to lease fiber optic telecommunications services from the City of Ocala for $9,000 to support the CDL program at Marion Technical College.
• Approved first amendment to the agreement with University of Florida Trustees for literacy professional development, including a new K-2 foundational skills program.
• Approved grant application for $75,000 for Career and Technical Education programs at Marion Youth Academy.
• Approved license agreement with World Equestrian Center for 2022 high school graduations at a cost of $9,300.
• Approved consent agenda items C7.1 through C19.1, with several items pulled for discussion.

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session. They will review and discuss the Achieve 2026 strategic plan, a proposed cell phone policy for the Code of Student Conduct, the naming of an Early Learning Academy, and Florida School Board Association membership dues. Public comments are attached for several agenda items.

• Discussion of Achieve 2026 Strategic Plan Goal 4
• Proposed Code of Student Conduct change regarding cell phones
• Naming of Early Learning Academy
• Florida School Board Association membership dues presentation
• Public comments from Lela Kerley, Tyler Emmons, and Melanie Slaughter

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board is holding a regular meeting to approve routine items, including the consent agenda, minutes, and several contracts. Notable actions include approving a $200,000 amendment with LEGO Brand Retail for STEAM materials and a $49,000 renewal with NCS Pearson for assessments. The agenda also includes public comments from four individuals.

• Approve Second Amendment with Lego Brand Retail, Inc. for $200,000, increasing total to $300,000 for STEAM materials through June 30, 2023
• Approve Renewal Agreement with NCS Pearson, Inc. for $49,000 for SAT-10 and speech-language assessments
• Approve Marion Technical College 2022-2023 Program/Course/Service Fee Schedule
• Approve minutes from March 22, 29, and 30, 2022 meetings
• Public address requests from Gary White, Kearsten Angel, Lenny Costa, and Taylor Smith

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 alternative learning programs, quarterly data, a mental health assistance allocation plan, a strategic plan update, and potential changes to board meeting times. Public input is allowed after each presentation.

• Review of alternative learning programs (DJJ, NLC, PACE, SRMI)
• Quarterly data review presentation
• Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan for 2022-2023
• Achieve 2026 Strategic Plan Goal 3 update
• Discussion of changing school board meeting time

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board will consider approving $6.5 million in instructional materials for 16 courses, including K-8 math and Algebra 1, following a public hearing. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings and hear public comments from eight individuals.

• Approve $6,500,000 for 2021-2022 instructional materials for 16 courses (K-8 math, Algebra 1, etc.)
• Public hearing on recommended instructional materials
• Approve minutes from six prior meetings (Feb 16, Feb 17, Feb 22, Mar 3, Mar 8, Mar 8 special)
• Public address requests from eight individuals (Danielle Perez, Dr. Barbara Brooks, Gary White, Kathryn Burlile, Kristen Wilson, Melanie Slaughter, Steve Swett, Brittney Jenkins)

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 the self-funded health plan's 2022 update and 2023 funding projections, the 2022 summer school staffing plan, and an update on Goal 2 of the Achieve 2026 strategic plan. The board will also consider using the Reddick property for a park. No final votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Self-funded health plan 2022 update and 2023 funding projection
• 2022 Summer School staffing plan
• Achieve 2026 strategic plan update – Goal 2
• Utilization of Reddick property for park

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 reviews, with public input allowed after the presentation. The meeting is otherwise procedural, including call to order and adjournment.

• NEOLA Policy Review presentation and discussion
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes on work session topics
• Meeting held at 1614 E Fort King Street, Ocala, Florida

Special Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Board will hold a special administrative briefing and work session to review and discuss NEOLA policy rulemaking development. The meeting is scheduled for March 29, 2022.

• NEOLA Policy Review presentation

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board is holding a regular meeting to approve the agenda, minutes from prior meetings, and a consent agenda of routine items. Several items have been pulled from the consent agenda for discussion, including contracts and other matters. The board also heard public comments from three individuals.

• Approved consent agenda items C7.1-C18.1, with exceptions pulled for discussion
• Approved minutes from January and February 2022 meetings
• Approved independent contractor agreement for speech-language pathologist (up to $83,210)
• Public comments from Gary White, Melanie Slaughter, and Joseph Prohaska

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 discussion of Resolution 22-02, which would amend Board Policy 6.502 regarding COVID-19 leave. The board will also receive a superintendent's briefing and hear public comments on agenda items.

• Resolution No. 22-02 COVID-19 - Amendment to Board Policy 6.502
• COVID-19 Procedure for New Resolution 22-02
• Public input limited to 3 minutes per agenda item

School Board Meeting

The School Board met to approve several items, including a contract amendment for math fluency software and an extension for research services. The board also reviewed meeting minutes from previous sessions and approved the use of World Equestrian Center facilities for high school proms.

• Second Amendment with ExploreLearning, LLC for $11,477.58 to purchase Reflex site licenses
• First Amendment with Hanover Research Council, LLC to adjust contract termination date
• License Agreements with World Equestrian Center for Forest High School and West Port High School Prom totaling $39,798.00
• Approval of Board minutes from December 14, 2021, January 6, 2022, and January 11, 2022

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, a budget update, annual reports from charter schools, the Acceleration Academy, and the Achieve 2026 strategic plan. The meeting includes presentations and board discussion, with public input allowed after each topic. Two attorney-client sessions are scheduled to start at 11:00 a.m., with the work session resuming after they conclude.

• Annual Investment Report for 2021
• Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget Update as of December 31, 2021
• Annual reports from Marion Charter School, McIntosh Area School, and Ocali Charter Middle School
• Discussion on charter schools, including comments from Stan Hanson
• Acceleration Academy presentation

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board met to review agenda items, approve meeting minutes, and authorize various district expenditures. Key actions included renewing educational software agreements and approving a large-scale healthcare supplies bid.

• Fourth Amendment with Edmentum, Inc. for $18,700.10 to purchase Study Island and Exact Path licenses
• Second Renewal Agreement with Marion County Board of County Commissioners for $50,000.00 regarding vehicle maintenance
• Approval of Budget Resolution Number 5 - January 2022 Budget Amendments
• Bid 3912MF for healthcare supplies for Central Warehouse with an estimated yearly cost of $400,000.00

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session. They will review quarterly data, discuss adopting K-12 math instructional materials, and consider the Guardian program for school safety. The meeting includes a closed attorney-client session and is largely informational, with no final votes expected.

• Quarterly data review presentation by Area Superintendent Melissa Kinard
• K-12 Mathematics Instructional Materials Adoption discussion
• Guardian Program update by Safe Schools department
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes on agenda items
• Attorney-client session scheduled for 11:00 a.m.

Special Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Marion County School Board held a special administrative briefing and work session to conduct a review and discussion of NEOLA policy rulemaking development. The meeting was scheduled as a presentation-based work session.

• Review and discussion of NEOLA Policies Rulemaking Development

Canceled Special School Board Meeting

The special meeting of the Marion County School Board scheduled for February 9, 2022, was canceled. The agenda contained only procedural items and discussion topics.

School Board Meeting

The School Board reviewed several business service items, including contracts for equipment rental and telecommunications. The meeting also addressed workers' compensation settlements and project budget adjustments for Dunnellon High School.

• Approved $125,000 for cooling tower equipment rental at Marion Technical Institute
• Approved $250,000 annual contract for cloud and on-premise communications solutions
• Approved an $887,000 insurance-funded workers' compensation settlement
• Approved a $20,000 workers' compensation settlement from the Self Insurance Fund
• Approved a $142,800.45 deductive change order for the Dunnellon High School HVAC project

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

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 review and discussion of NEOLA policy updates, with public input allowed after the presentation. The meeting is otherwise procedural, including call to order and adjournment.

• Review and discussion of NEOLA policy updates
• Public input limited to 3 minutes on work session topics
• Meeting held at 1614 E Fort King 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 review and discussion of NEOLA policies, with public input allowed on this topic. The meeting is largely procedural, with no votes or decisions scheduled.

• Review and discussion of NEOLA policies (presentation)
• Public comment period limited to 3 minutes per speaker on work session topics
• Meeting held at 1614 E Fort King Street, Ocala, Florida

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board is meeting to approve routine administrative items, including budget amendments, a class size reduction compliance plan, and the disposal of obsolete property. The board will also hear public comments and approve the agenda and minutes from previous meetings.

• Approval of Budget Resolution Number 4 with General Fund revenues increased $131,160 and appropriations increased $213,610
• Approval of 2021-2022 Class Size Reduction Compliance Plan for five schools
• Disposition of tangible property valued at $133,311.16
• Approval of internal audits for Dr. N.H. Jones Elementary and Dunnellon High School
• Approval of November 2021 monthly financial report showing revenues of $159,141,109.25 and expenditures of $193,356,507.49

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session to discuss the 2022-2023 school staffing plan and ratios, and to review the one-mill referendum. The meeting includes a superintendent's briefing, board comments, and public input on agenda items. No final votes are scheduled; it is a discussion and review session.

• 2022-2023 School Staffing Plan/Ratios presentation
• One Mill Referendum presentation with staffing plan and slides
• Public comments on referendum from Barbara Brooks, Bishop J. David Stockton, Robert Schmidt, and Barbara Fitos

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving the meeting agenda, minutes from prior meetings, and a consent agenda. The consent agenda includes budget amendments for November 2021 and administrative and personnel items for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The board also provides an opportunity for public comment.

• Budget Resolution Number 3: November 2021 budget amendments, increasing General Fund revenues/appropriations by $39,373 and Special Revenue Fund-Other by $5,150
• Approval of administrative personnel items for 2021-2022 fiscal year
• Approval of personnel items for 2021-2022 fiscal year
• Business partnership application for Legacy Elementary School with Ausley Construction
• Public address requests from Gary White and Robert Schmidt

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 of the One Mill Referendum, with public comment allowed. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including call to order, superintendent's briefing, board comments, and adjournment.

• One Mill Referendum presentation and discussion
• Public comment on One Mill Referendum by Robert Schmidt
• Superintendent's administrative briefing
• Board members' comments and concerns
• Meeting at 1614 East Fort King Street, Ocala, FL