Marion County Schools public meetings in 2024

Special School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board held a special meeting to consider early re-entry requests from five expelled students. The board approved four requests (JD24-240, JD24-241, JD24-291, JD24-309) and denied one (JD24-235). The meeting also included procedural items and board comments.

• Early re-entry request for Student JD24-235 denied (motion failed 2-2)
• Early re-entry request for Student JD24-240 approved (motion carried 4-0)
• Early re-entry request for Student JD24-241 approved (motion carried 4-0)
• Early re-entry request for Student JD24-291 approved (motion carried 4-0)
• Early re-entry request for Student JD24-309 approved (motion carried 4-0)

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Marion County School Board holds a work session to discuss administrative updates, a new committee to oversee sales tax spending, new construction funding from a sales surtax, and a strategic plan update. No votes are taken; this is a briefing and discussion session.

• New committee to oversee sales tax spending (Item 6.1, with attached ICROC bylaws)
• New construction funding from sales surtax (Item 4.1, Boston-Ellis)
• Strategic Plan Goal Three update (Item 5.1)
• Board committee assignments for 2024 (Item 7.1)
• Superintendent's administrative briefing (Item 3.1)

Special School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board held a special meeting on December 12, 2024, to act on four student discipline matters. The board approved expulsions for three students (IDs JD25-084, JD25-112, and JD25-092) for varying durations with or without services, and assigned one student (JD25-113) to a disciplinary program in lieu of expulsion. All motions carried with recorded votes.

• Approved expulsion of JD25-084 with services through Q2 2025-2026 (motion amended to return to base school after 10 excused suspension days)
• Approved expulsion of JD25-112 with services through Q2 2025-2026
• Approved expulsion of JD25-092 without services through Q2 2025-2026 (vote: 3-1-1)
• Approved assignment of JD25-113 to a disciplinary program in lieu of expulsion
• Meeting held at 1614 E Fort King Street, Ocala, FL 34471

School Board Meeting

The meeting includes routine procedural items, recognitions, donations, and approval of minutes. A public hearing is scheduled to adopt revised board policies. The board will also vote on a consent agenda covering numerous items.

• Public hearing to adopt revised board policies
• Recognize $6,683.18 donation from Kyle Bradley Painting, LLC to Dunnellon Middle School for a gym scoreboard
• Recognize $2,940 donation from Luetgert Development Corporation to Osceola Middle School for Edpuzzle program
• Recognize $2,500 donation from MidFlorida Credit Union to School Choice Department for magnet opportunities
• Recognize $1,000 donation from Pittman Law Office, PA to Belleview Middle School Robotics Club

Special School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board held a special meeting on November 21, 2024, in Ocala, Florida, to act on student discipline matters and discuss the sale of the Central Warehouse property. The board approved expulsions for three students (JD25-078, JD25-079, JD25-073) and approved an expulsion with services for JD25-044 after initially failing a motion without services. Motions for JD25-080 and JD25-044 (without services) failed. The board also voted to reject the highest bid on the Old Central Warehouse after a discussion by Attorney Jon McGraw.

• Approved expulsion of student JD25-078 with services through first quarter 2025-2026
• Approved expulsion of student JD25-079 with services through remainder of 2024-2025
• Approved expulsion of student JD25-044 with services after initial motion without services failed
• Rejected highest and best bid on Old Central Warehouse property
• Motion to expel student JD25-080 failed unanimously

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Board is holding a work session to review updates on Strategic Plan Goals Two and Three. Members will also discuss a new high school budget and an owner direct purchase.

• Review of Strategic Plan Goal Two Update
• Review of Strategic Plan Goal Three Update
• Discussion of New High School Budget
• Owner Direct Purchase review

Special Board Meeting - Organizational

The Marion County School Board held its annual organizational meeting, electing Lori Conrad as Chair and Eric Cummings as Vice-Chair. The board also re-adopted its regular meeting schedule for 2025: the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 5:30 p.m., at 1614 E. Ft. King Street in Ocala. Four special meetings were scheduled for July, September, and November 2025. The Superintendent was acknowledged as ex officio secretary, and Elena Martinez-Lopez as board clerk.

• Elected Lori Conrad as Board Chair and Eric Cummings as Vice-Chair
• Re-adopted regular meeting schedule: second and fourth Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m., except March, July, and December exceptions
• Scheduled four special meetings: July 22, July 29, September 9, and November 11, 2025
• Board meetings to be held at 1614 E. Ft. King Street, Ocala, in the School Board Auditorium
• Acknowledged Superintendent as ex officio secretary and Elena Martinez-Lopez as board clerk

Board of Directors, Leasing Corporation Organizational Meeting

The Marion County School Board Leasing Corporation is holding its annual organizational meeting. The board will review and confirm procedures set forth in the Articles of Incorporation, elect officers, and adjourn. This meeting is routine and procedural, with no substantive policy or financial actions on the agenda.

• Election of President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer of the Corporation
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors
• Proof of due notice of publication for the meeting
• Review of organizational procedures by the School Board Attorney

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board will hold a public hearing on rezoning for student assignments and records (Ayres) and consider approval of consent agenda items including donations totaling $43,593.41 from four donors. The board will also recognize student and staff achievements, approve minutes from prior meetings, and hear public comments from three individuals.

• Public hearing on rezoning for student assignments and records (Ayres) – details not provided in agenda
• $25,000 donation to North Marion High School from St. Bernard Foundation
• $10,000 donation to Belleview High School from Triple Crown Homes for athletic facilities
• $5,500 donation to Reddick-Collier Elementary from Edwin and Stephanie Waters for MyOn
• $3,093.41 donation to Hillcrest School from Rack Room Shoes for Shoes That Fit program

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

This is an administrative briefing and work session of the Marion County School Board. The board will receive a superintendent's briefing, review a Strategic Plan Goal One update with public comment, and discuss legislative priorities. Also on the agenda is discussion of the old Central Warehouse and vacant land. No voting decisions are scheduled; all items are for discussion or presentation.

• Presentation and public comment on Strategic Plan Goal One Update
• Board discussion on legislative priorities
• Discussion of old Central Warehouse and vacant land
• Superintendent's administrative briefing on current events
• Proof of publication filed

Special School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board met to review and vote on student discipline matters. The board decided on the expulsion status and available services for three students.

• Approved expulsion with services for student JD25-043
• Approved expulsion with services for student JD25-046E
• Approved expulsion without services for student JD25-052E

Special Administrative Briefing and Work Session (Canceled)

The Special Administrative Briefing and Work Session scheduled for October 31, 2024, was canceled. The provided agenda is procedural and contains no decisions.

Special Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The board will hold a special administrative briefing and work session. The meeting includes a superintendent's update and a presentation by the school board attorney regarding Neola policy updates.

• Superintendent's administrative briefing on current events and concerns
• Review and discussion of Neola policy updates presented by attorney Powers

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board holds a regular meeting with procedural items, recognitions, and public comment. The board is informed of already-approved deductive change orders for two new elementary schools that save sales tax through direct material purchases. A $5,100 donation to Vanguard High School's football program from the Carolina Panthers Charities is also recognized.

• $5,100 donation from Carolina Panthers Charities to Vanguard High football program on behalf of alumnus Drayton Florence
• Deductive change order of $490,787 for New Elementary School W (Project 24-101) to save approx. $27,969 in sales tax
• Deductive change order of $29,840 for New Elementary School X (Project 24-102) to save approx. $29,840 in sales tax
• Three individuals (Dr. Dore, Jamie Niswonger, Kristen Brinkley) scheduled to address the board
• Consent agenda includes items C11.1–C19.1; items D22.1–D22.6 moved to discussion; item C18.1 pulled for discussion

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Marion County School Board meets for an administrative briefing and work session. They will review and discuss rezoning boundaries for new Elementary "W" and "X", the district's strategic plan, and athletic priorities. A facility procurement procedure for construction management services is also on the agenda. The meeting includes public comment on each topic.

• Rezoning discussion for new Elementary "W" and "X" (Ayres)
• Strategic Plan Review with updated metrics and KPIs
• Athletic Priorities presentation (Brewer)
• Facility Procurement Procedure for Construction Management Services (RFQ)
• Compliance Inspections Report (Barnes)

Special School Board Meeting

The board held a special meeting to vote on two student disciplinary matters. It approved the expulsion of one student with educational services and four students without services. The meeting also included approval of the publication notice and adjournment.

• Approved expulsion of student JD25-017 with services for remainder of 2024-2025 and first quarter 2025-2026 (unanimous)
• Approved expulsion of students JD25-021E, JD25-022, JD25-023, and JD25-024 without services for the same period (4-1, Eric Cummings dissenting)
• Approved proof of publication for the special meeting
• Heard board and superintendent comments
• Adjourned the meeting

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board will hold a regular meeting on October 8, 2024. Items include recognition of donations totaling over $37,000 in cash and goods, including a Steinway piano and a Ford Interceptor. The board will also receive information on perpetual non-exclusive easements for New Elementary School 'W' and 'X' to provide electrical service. The agenda includes approval of minutes and public comments.

• Recognition of $1,000 donation to Hillcrest School from Jeffrey L. Sailor, CPA, PA for student expenses
• Donation of a 2014 Ford Interceptor valued at $6,458 from City of Ocala to Vanguard High School automotive program
• Donation of a Steinway Upright Piano valued at $20,000 from Libbie Gerry to Vanguard High School music program
• Information on perpetual non-exclusive easement for New Elementary School 'W' with Duke Energy Florida (no cost)
• Information on perpetual non-exclusive easement for New Elementary School 'X' with City of Ocala (no cost)

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board will hold a regular meeting with procedural items: call to order, pledge, recognitions, and approval of prior meeting minutes. The board will also recognize donations totaling $8,600 to Silver River Museum, Horizon Academy, and Vanguard High School. The agenda includes consent and discussion items, but the specific details of those items are not listed in the agenda.

• $3,500 donation to Silver River Museum from The Cannon Law Firm
• $3,500 donation to Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks from The Heights Aluminum, Inc. for Band and Chorus
• $1,600 donation to Vanguard High School from Adam Parker for Boys Golf
• Approval of minutes from five prior meetings (Aug 15, Aug 27, Sep 5, Sep 10 special, Sep 10 regular)
• Agenda approval with consent items C12.1-C21.1 and discussion items D24.1-D24.9 (details not provided)

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Marion County School Board holds an administrative briefing and work session to discuss a salary study, safe schools updates, and a prioritization list for construction and maintenance projects funded by sales surtax. Public comment will be taken on each topic.

• Salary Study Presentation (Morant) – review and public comment on class and compensation study
• Safe Schools Update including Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool (McFatten)
• Board Prioritization List for Construction and Maintenance Projects with sales surtax discussion
• Superintendent's Administrative Briefing on current events and concerns
• Technical Working Group Update (Board discussion)

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board met to recognize several cash and in-kind donations to local schools. The board also approved the meeting agenda and minutes from multiple July and August 2024 sessions.

• $5,000 from Marion County Building Industry Association to Lake Weir High School Construction Academy
• $1,875 from Ocala West United Methodist Church to Hammett L. Bowen, Jr. Elementary School
• $1,000 from Florida FBLA-PBL Foundation to Liberty Middle School FBLA Club
• School supplies and books valued at $4,360.95 each for Greenway Elementary and Belleview-Santos Elementary from Enchanted Backpack
• $1,500 from Puc Puggy Chapter of National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Inc. to Stanton-Weirsdale Elementary School

Special School Board Meeting

This special meeting was held to finalize the district's budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The board approved Budget Resolution Number 10 adjusting June 2024 revenues and appropriations, accepted the monthly financial report for June 2024, and held public hearings to adopt the final budget and set the property tax millage rate. All items were approved unanimously.

• Adopted final budget for FY 2024-2025 of $1,335,838,990 (Resolution 24-08)
• Set total millage rate at 6.323 mills, exceeding the rolled-back rate by 3.80% (Resolution 24-07)
• Approved Budget Resolution Number 10 with June 2024 budget amendments, increasing General Fund revenues by $11,046,526 and appropriations by $3,721,654
• Approved monthly financial report for June 2024 showing total revenue of $1,100,952,668.44 and total expenditures of $741,931,528.29 across all funds
• Amended tentative budget to conform to proposed final budget after a series of public hearings in July and August

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session. The body will review a radio interlocal agreement and discuss legislative priorities.

• Radio Interlocal Agreement between Marion County and The School Board
• Discussion of Legislative Priorities
• Superintendent's Administrative Briefing

School Board Meeting

The School Board met to approve previous meeting minutes and recognize several cash and in-kind donations to district schools and programs. The board also approved the meeting agenda with specific items moved to the discussion section.

• Backpacks and supplies valued at $39,247.50 from Marion County Veteran's Council, Inc.
• $20,000 donation from Felburn Foundation to Silver River Museum for a 2024 Ford F-150 truck
• $4,360.95 in supplies and books from Enchanted Backpack to Sparr Elementary School
• $2,300 from Marion County Tax Collector's Office - Employee Fund for the Mission: Bus Brigade program
• $2,000 from The Women's Club of Dunnellon, Inc. for Dunnellon Elementary student planners

Special Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Marion County School Board holds a special administrative briefing and work session to review and discuss the 2024-2025 budget covering capital, grants, food service, and self-insurance funds, and the proposed Five-Year Facility Work Plan for 2025-2029. The meeting also includes a superintendent's administrative briefing and board member comments, with public input allowed after each work session topic.

• Review and discussion of the 2024-2025 budget for capital, grants, food service, and self-insurance funds
• Presentation and discussion of the Five-Year Facility Work Plan for 2025-2029
• Proof of publication document for the meeting notice
• Superintendent's administrative briefing on current events and concerns

School Board Meeting

The School Board conducted a regular meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from July 2024 sessions. The board also received an information item regarding a construction contract change order for a new elementary school.

• Approval of minutes from July 9, July 11 (Special Meeting), and July 11 (Administrative Briefing)
• Information item on Project 24-102: Deductive change order of $501,246.62 for New Elementary School 'X' to save $28,419.62 in sales tax

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 a superintendent's briefing, then review and discuss the proposed 2024-2025 General Fund budget, including accompanying documents on millage and fund balance. Public comment is allowed on each work session topic. The meeting also includes proof of publication and board member comments.

• Review and discussion of the 2024-2025 General Fund budget with attached budget documents and millage information
• Superintendent's administrative briefing on current events and concerns
• Proof of publication for the meeting
• Board member comments and concerns

Special School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board voted to approve a $5,575,000 contract with Wharton-Smith, Inc. for construction management services for a new high school in East Marion Oaks (Project 24-105). They also approved revised start/stop times for Lake Weir High School to 8:35 AM–3:45 PM for the 2024-2025 school year.

• Approved $5,575,000 contract with Wharton-Smith, Inc. for construction management of a new high school in East Marion Oaks (Project 24-105)
• Approved revised school start/stop times for Lake Weir High School (8:35 AM start, 3:45 PM stop) for 2024-2025

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Marion County School Board meets for an administrative briefing and work session. Agenda items include presentations on the summer school recap, 2024-2025 school year kickoff, alternative learning programs, and an exceptional student education update. A sale of school property (Powers) is on the agenda for discussion. The board will accept public comments on each topic after the formal presentation.

• Sale of school property (Powers) – discussion item
• Summer school recap presentation
• 2024-2025 school year kickoff presentation
• Alternative learning programs – discussion with multiple attached documents
• Exceptional Student Education update presentation

Special School Board Meeting

The Marion County Schools (WV) School Board held a special meeting to adopt tentative millage rates Resolution 24-05 and tentative budget Resolution 24-06 for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The board also conducted a public hearing on the budget and approved the adjournment of the meeting.

• Public hearing and adoption of tentative millage rates (Resolution 24-05) for 2024-2025
• Public hearing and adoption of tentative budget (Resolution 24-06) for 2024-2025
• Proof of publication recognized
• Board comments and concerns

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board held public hearings and adopted the 2024-2025 Code of Student Conduct and the Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan totaling $5,699,633.07. The board also approved minutes from previous meetings and the consent agenda.

• Public hearing and adoption of the 2024-2025 Code of Student Conduct
• Adoption of the 2024-2025 Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan ($5,699,633.07)
• Approval of minutes from June 20, 2024 and June 25, 2024 meetings
• Approval of consent agenda items C11.1 through C17.1

Special School Board Meeting

At a special meeting on July 22, 2024, the Marion County School Board approved eight early re-entry requests from students who had been expelled. All students will return to their base schools on August 12, 2024, contingent on signing a behavior contract. The meeting also included procedural items such as call to order, pledge, and proof of publication.

• Approved early re-entry for student JD24-025 (expelled 10/24/2023)
• Approved early re-entry for student JD24-028 (expelled 10/24/2023)
• Approved early re-entry for student JD24-030 (expelled 10/24/2023)
• Approved early re-entry for student JD24-033 (expelled 10/24/2023)
• Approved early re-entry for student JD24-073 (expelled 11/14/2023)

Special School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board held a special meeting to receive and approve the tentative budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 for advertising purposes only. The board also scheduled a public hearing on the budget for July 30, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the board room. All five board members voted in favor.

• Tentative budget for FY 2024-2025 approved for advertising only
• Public hearing on budget set for July 30, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
• Proof of publication for the special meeting was filed
• Motion carried unanimously (5-0)

Special School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board approved several student expulsions and a recommendation for construction management services. The board moved to negotiate a contract with Wharton-Smith, Inc. for the New High School "CCC" project.

• Selection of Wharton-Smith, Inc. for New High School "CCC" construction management
• Expulsion of student JD24-306 for the remainder of 2023-24 and all of 2024-25
• Expulsion of student JD24-307 with educational services for the remainder of 2023-24 and all of 2024-25
• Expulsion of student JD24-322 with educational services for the remainder of 2023-24 and all of 2024-25
• Expulsion of student JD24-312 with educational services for the remainder of 2023-24 and all of 2024-25

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The board will hold an administrative briefing and work session to review several district topics. Discussions include rezoning information for the 2025-2026 school year and exceptional student education policies. The agenda also includes updates on procurement procedures and legislative priorities.

• Rezoning information for the 2025-2026 school year
• Exceptional Student Education policies and procedures
• Procurement procedures follow-up
• Request for radio service payment
• Sale of school board property

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board met to approve meeting minutes and agenda items. The board reviewed a contract amendment with SignLife Interpreting LLC for $60,558.75 to provide services for students. Information was also provided regarding a temporary construction easement at Booster Stadium.

• Contract amendment with SignLife Interpreting LLC for $60,558.75
• Temporary construction easement for GWP Construction, Inc. at Booster Stadium
• Approval of June 11, 2024, meeting minutes

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board approved the meeting agenda and minutes from late May 2024. The board also reviewed a correction to a federal grant agreement for Hurricane Idalia expenses totaling $44,810.82.

• Correction to Hurricane Idalia grant agreement for $44,810.82 in reimbursement
• Approval of May 28, 2024, meeting minutes
• Approval of May 30, 2024, meeting minutes

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session. The agenda includes reviews of the 2024-2025 funding program and general insurance renewals. Board members will also discuss legislative priorities and the Ocali Charter Middle School renewal contract.

• 2024-2025 updates on funding program
• General insurance renewal review
• Ocali Charter Middle School renewal contract
• Sale of district property
• Discussion of legislative priorities

School Board Meeting

The School Board held a public hearing to adopt the 2024-2025 Student Progression Plan for student placement and promotion. The board also recognized donations of $4,440.25 and $1,000.00 to support school programs. Additionally, information was provided regarding a construction change order for New Elementary School "X".

• Adoption of the 2024-2025 Student Progression Plan
• $4,440.25 donation to Dr. N.H. Jones Parent Organization for media needs
• $1,000.00 donation to Belleview Middle School Robotics club/class
• Construction change order update for New Elementary School "X"

Special School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board held a special meeting on May 30, 2024, primarily to act on a student discipline matter. The board voted to expel student JD24-265 for the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year and the first three quarters of the 2024-2025 school year. The meeting also included procedural items such as call to order, proof of publication, public comments, and adjournment.

• Approved expulsion of student JD24-265 (motion carried 4-0, Sarah James not present)
• Public comment period for student discipline matters (5-minute limit)
• Proof of publication filed for the meeting notice
• Board and superintendent comments and reports
• Meeting adjourned

Board of Directors, Leasing Corporation Organizational Meeting

The Marion County School Board Leasing Corporation held its organizational meeting, confirming procedures and voting to approve the sale of the old District Warehouse. The board also handled procedural items including proof of publication and adjournment.

• Approved sale of Central Warehouse at 506 SE 3rd Avenue, Ocala
• Discussed vacant lot at 200 block of SE 6th Street, Ocala
• Motion to approve sale carried unanimously (5-0)
• Proof of due notice of publication presented
• Meeting held per Board Policy 0151 and Florida Statute 1001.40

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board will hold a regular meeting to approve the consent agenda, minutes, and recognize donations. The board will also receive information on grants and a construction change order. The agenda includes several public speakers addressing the board.

• Donations: $1,000 to Belleview Middle School Robotics Club, $2,050 to Belleview High School, $1,000 to Dunnellon Elementary School
• FDLE Safety and Awareness in Education Grant of $10,000 for bulletproof vests and educational materials
• HVAC chiller replacement change order at Horizon Academy, deductive $19,254.06, new contract $374,662.94
• Palm Beach State College sub-award of $253,632 for student testing and teacher training
• Approval of minutes from April 23 and May 2 meetings

Special School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board held a special meeting on May 21, 2024, to approve two construction contract amendments for new elementary schools in the southwest corridor. Both amendments were approved unanimously, allowing construction to proceed on the interior work for the projects. The meeting also included routine procedural items such as call to order, pledge, and adjournment.

• Approved Amendment No. 2 for New Elementary School 'W' (Project 24-101) at $30,950,242.81
• Approved Amendment No. 3 for New Elementary School 'X' (Project 24-102) at $30,729,187.64
• Both projects aim to relieve localized overcrowding in the southwest corridor
• Construction funded through the Capital Projects Fund
• Substantial completion targeted by June 2025 for both schools

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board will hold a regular meeting to approve the consent agenda, minutes, and recognize donations. A public hearing will be held on recommended instructional materials for 16 science courses, with final adoption scheduled for May 28. The board will also receive information on a FEMA reimbursement for Hurricane Idalia expenses and a change order for a generator project.

• Public hearing on recommended science textbooks for grades K-12 (McGraw Hill, Savvas)
• Donations: $1,000 to Forest High (Citizens First Bank), $8,794.80 to North Marion High (Northside Champions Club), $1,000 to North Marion High (TEC Diversified Inc.)
• FEMA reimbursement request of $44,810.82 for Hurricane Idalia shelter expenses
• Change Order No. 1 for standby generator installation at Northwest Transportation (Project 21-112)
• Approval of consent agenda items C12.1-C23.8, with 12 items moved to discussion

Special School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board held a special meeting on May 2, 2024, primarily to act on a student discipline matter. The board voted to approve the expulsion of student JD24-247 with service for the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year and the first three quarters of the 2024-2025 school year. The meeting also included procedural items such as call to order, proof of publication, and adjournment.

• Approved expulsion of student JD24-247 with service through third quarter of 2024-2025 school year (motion carried 4-0, with one abstention)
• Public hearing for student discipline matter JD24-247
• Proof of publication for the special meeting
• Board and superintendent comments (discussion item)
• Adjournment of the meeting

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session to review and discuss the 2024-2025 Student Progression Plan, the Code of Student Conduct, and the Mental Health Assistance Allocation. Public comment is allowed after each presentation. The meeting is primarily for discussion, not final decisions.

• Review of 2024-2025 Student Progression Plan
• Review of 2024-2025 Code of Student Conduct
• Discussion of Mental Health Assistance Allocation for 2024-2025
• Superintendent's administrative briefing on current events
• Public comment on each work session topic

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board is meeting to approve the consent agenda, minutes, and recognize donations. The board will also hear public comments and receive information on construction change orders. The agenda includes procedural items and recognitions, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Approve consent agenda items C11.1-C19.3, with some items moved to discussion or withdrawn
• Recognize $1,000 donation to Belleview High School track team from Ivory family
• Recognize $1,000 donation to West Port High School scholarship from Citizens First Bank
• Receive information on change orders for school construction projects
• Public address by Vickie Treulieb and Ryan Panzegraf

Special School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board is holding a special meeting primarily to hear two requests from students/parents to address the board regarding student discipline matters (JD-235 and JD-229). The board may vote to approve or deny these requests. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including call to order, pledge, proof of publication, board comments, and adjournment.

• Request to address board on student discipline matter JD-235
• Request to address board on student discipline matter JD-229
• Proof of publication for the special meeting
• Board and superintendent comments
• Adjournment of meeting

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 funding program updates, annual reports from charter schools, the 2024 summer school staffing plan, and recommended instructional materials for adoption. Public comment is allowed on each work session topic. The meeting is primarily for discussion and review, not final decisions.

• 2024-2025 update on funding programs, including risk management
• Annual reports from charter schools: Ina A Colen Academy, Marion Charter School, McIntosh Area School, Ocali Charter High, Ocali Charter Middle
• 2024 Summer School Staffing Plan
• Recommended instructional materials for adoption for 16 specified courses

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board is holding a regular meeting to approve the consent agenda, minutes, and recognize donations. The agenda includes procedural items, recognitions, and a notice of a substituted product in a bid. The board also approved the meeting agenda and minutes from previous meetings.

• Approval of consent agenda items C11.1-C20.2, with items D21.1-D21.8 moved to discussion
• Recognition of $1,000 donation to North Marion High School JROTC from The Ocala Preserves Veterans Corporation
• Recognition of $3,843.71 donation to Forest High School from Chuck Collins
• Notice of substituted item in Bid 3987AH for classroom supplies, with unit cost increase from $1.86 to $2.77
• Approval of minutes from February 22, 27, and special meetings

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session. They will review the annual investment performance report from PFM and discuss the proposed 2024-2025 central office staffing plan. Public comment is allowed on these topics. The meeting also includes the superintendent's briefing and board member comments.

• Annual Investments Performance Review - PFM presentation
• Proposed 2024-2025 Central Office Staffing Plan
• Superintendent's Administrative Briefing
• Public comment on work session topics

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board will hold a regular meeting to approve the meeting agenda and minutes from prior sessions. They will also recognize a $1,000 donation from The Rotary Club of Belleview to Belleview High School for student awards. The board will hear public comments and receive information on construction change orders that reduce project costs.

• Approve meeting agenda with items C12.1-C21.1, except D22.1-D22.8 moved to discussion and C16.3 withdrawn
• Approve minutes from February 6, 13, and 20, 2024 meetings
• Recognize $1,000 donation from The Rotary Club of Belleview to Belleview High School
• Information on change order reducing Wyomina Park Elementary security fencing project by $14,137.18
• Information on change order reducing Fessenden Elementary electrical upgrades by $518,177.67

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session. They will review and discuss the Ocali Charter Middle School renewal application, an overview of the school improvement system of accountability, and agenda items for a joint workshop with the county commission. Public comment is allowed on these topics.

• Ocali Charter Middle School renewal application review
• School Improvement System of Accountability overview presentation
• Discussion of agenda items for MCBOCC joint workshop on March 27 at 9AM
• Superintendent's administrative briefing on current events
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes on work session topics

Special School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board held a special meeting to approve two resolutions authorizing the issuance of Certificates of Participation totaling up to $422 million. These funds will finance the construction of new schools and improvements to existing facilities. Both resolutions were approved by a 4-0 vote, with one member absent.

• Approved Resolution 24-01 authorizing up to $330,000,000 in Certificates of Participation, Series 2024, for new schools and improvements.
• Approved Resolution 24-02 authorizing up to $92,000,000 in Bond Anticipation Notes (BAN) for interim financing.
• Projects include a new southwest high school, a new middle school, two new elementary schools, and additions to Liberty Middle, Horizon Academy, Osceola Middle, Hammet Bowen Jr. Elementary, and Marion Oaks Elementary.
• BANs expected to be issued in March 2024; permanent financing expected in June 2024.

Board of Directors, Leasing Corporation Meeting

The Marion County School Board Leasing Corporation met to approve two resolutions authorizing the issuance of Certificates of Participation to finance school construction and improvements. The board approved Resolution 24-03 for up to $330,000,000 in permanent financing and Resolution 24-04 for up to $92,000,000 in interim financing via a Bond Anticipation Note. Both resolutions passed unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 24-03: issuance of Certificates of Participation, Series 2024, not to exceed $330,000,000 for new schools and improvements.
• Approved Resolution 24-04: issuance of Bond Anticipation Note (BAN) not to exceed $92,000,000 for interim financing.
• Projects include new southwest high school 'CCC', new middle school 'DD', new elementary schools 'W' and 'X', and additions to Liberty Middle, Horizon Academy, Osceola Middle, Hammet Bowen Jr. Elementary, and Marion Oaks Elementary.
• BAN expected to be issued in March 2024 to allow timely project contracting.
• Both resolutions passed unanimously (5-0).

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda, minutes, and a consent agenda of items. The board also scheduled a public hearing for March 26, 2024, to consider revised board policies. Several construction change orders were reported as information items, reflecting cost savings on school projects.

• Scheduled public hearing for March 26, 2024, to approve revised board policies (e.g., Standards of Ethical Conduct, Conflict of Interest)
• Reported deductive change order of $13,651.30 for CMU repairs at Belleview Elementary (new contract $110,240.70)
• Reported deductive change order of $42,212.99 for minor renovations at Belleview Middle (new contract $770,817.01)
• Reported deductive change order of $57,717.24 for HVAC cooling towers at MTI (new contract $1,890,282.76)
• Approved minutes for January 25 and February 1, 2024, work sessions

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session. The board will review and discuss the mid-year budget for 2023-2024 and a presentation on supporting second language learners, with public comment allowed on each topic. The meeting also includes the superintendent's briefing and board member comments.

• Mid-year review of 2023-2024 budget
• Presentation on supporting second language learners
• Superintendent's administrative briefing
• Public comment on work session topics (3-minute limit)
• Proof of publication for the meeting

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 review of proposed policy updates (NEOLA), and public comment on those updates. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or contracts listed.

• Review and discussion of NEOLA rule development policy updates
• Public comment on policy updates
• Proof of publication for the meeting
• Superintendent's administrative briefing

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board is approving the adoption of new instructional materials for accelerated math courses in grades 3, 4, and 6, and for kindergarten social studies, totaling $422,283. The board also recognized donations, approved meeting minutes, and heard public comments. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $84,330 for enVision Florida B.E.S.T. Mathematics Grade 3 Accelerated by Savvas Learning
• Approved $103,070 for enVision Florida B.E.S.T. Mathematics Grade 4 Accelerated by Savvas Learning
• Approved $78,038 for Florida Reveal Mathematics Grade Six Acceleration by McGraw-Hill Education
• Approved $156,845 for Myself, My School, My Community by Analytic Orange for Kindergarten Social Studies
• Recognized donations: $2,500 to Marion County Public Schools for UCF/NASA MUREP and $1,000 to Vanguard High School Soccer Program

Special Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Marion County School Board is holding a special administrative briefing and work session. They will review and discuss school staffing ratios for 2024-2025, proposed school bell times, and draft ballot language for a half-penny sales tax. Public comment is allowed on each topic after presentations.

• Review of 2024-2025 school staffing ratios
• Discussion of 2024-2025 school start times
• Review of ballot language for a half-penny sales tax (two resolution options)
• Public comment on each work session topic

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 on current events, a presentation and discussion of NEOLA rule development policy updates, and time for board member comments. Public input is allowed on work session topics after formal presentations.

• Rule Development Policy Updates presentation by Attorney Jeremy Powers
• Superintendent's Administrative Briefing on current events/concerns
• Public comment allowed on work session topics after presentations

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session to discuss and receive public comment on facility construction project delivery methods, funding for facility capital needs, and the board clerk reporting structure. The meeting also includes the superintendent's briefing and board member comments.

• Facility Construction Project Delivery Methods presentation
• Funding Facility Capital Needs: Next Steps presentation
• Board Clerk Reporting Structure presentation
• Proof of Publication filed
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per topic

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board held its regular meeting on January 23, 2024, approving the consent agenda and minutes, and recognizing donations. A public hearing was held on recommended instructional materials for nine courses, with final adoption scheduled for February 13, 2024. The board also approved travel expenses for members to attend Marion County Day in Tallahassee.

• Public hearing on 2023-2024 recommended instructional materials for nine courses, including enVision Florida B.E.S.T. Mathematics and Analytic Orange social studies titles
• Approved $91,500 agreement with Levy County School Board for assistive technology services
• Recognized donations: $2,000 to Harbour View Elementary from Walmart, $1,500 to Stanton-Weirsdale from Orange Blossom Opry, $2,000 to Vanguard High School from Marion County Roadbuilders Association
• Approved travel expenses exceeding $500 for board members to attend Marion County Day, February 7-8, 2024, in Tallahassee
• Approved minutes for December 18, 2023 special meeting and January 4, 2024 work session

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board will hold its regular meeting on January 9, 2024, at 5:30 PM. The agenda includes procedural items, recognition of donations, approval of minutes, and a consent agenda with multiple action items. Public comments will be heard from several individuals.

• Recognize donations totaling over $15,000 to various schools, including $2,343 to Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary and $3,943.08 in gift cards to Hillcrest School
• Approve consent agenda items C11.1-C16.3, with items D17.1-D17.5 moved to discussion
• Approve minutes from November 27, 2023, December 7, 2023, and December 12, 2023 meetings
• Information item: Change Order No. 1 for Technical Services Building demolition, deductive $138,795.33, new contract amount $91,159.67
• Disposition of tangible property deemed obsolete or not repairable

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The School Board will hold an administrative briefing and work session to review curriculum updates. The meeting includes a presentation on resiliency education and support, as well as a review of recommended instructional materials for adoption.

• Presentation on Resiliency Education and Support
• Review of Recommended Instructional Materials for Adoption
• Superintendent's Administrative Briefing