The School Board of Marion County public meetings in 2023
57 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held a special meeting on December 18, 2023, primarily to consider early re-entry requests from students who had been expelled. The board approved 9 of 12 requests, allowing those students to return to their base schools on January 4, 2024, contingent on accepting behavior contracts. Two requests were denied, and one was approved with a dissenting vote. The meeting also included routine items such as a call to order, pledge, proof of publication, and public comment period.
- Approved early re-entry for students JD23-0107, JD23-0118, JD23-0121B, JD23-0132, JD23-163, JD23-173, JD23-191, JD23-206, JD23-215
- Denied early re-entry for students JD23-148 and JD23-149
- Approved early re-entry for student JD23-0121B with a 4-1 vote (Allison Campbell dissenting)
- Recessed for attorney-client session regarding pending litigation
- Public comment period limited to 5 minutes per speaker
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is holding a regular meeting to approve the consent agenda, minutes from prior meetings, and recognize donations. The agenda includes procedural items, recognitions, and public comments. Notable actions include approving travel expenses for board members and accepting donations to schools.
- Approval of travel expenses over $500 for School Board Members to attend FSBA Day in the Legislature
- Recognition of $2,000 donation to Dunnellon Elementary from Pamela Brown
- Recognition of $3,000 donation to Dunnellon Middle School from The Florida Education Foundation
- Approval of minutes from October 26, November 2, and November 14 meetings
- Consent agenda approval with items C13.1 and C25.6 withdrawn
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session. They will review and discuss draft instructional calendars for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years, along with survey results, and receive an update on the Achieve 2026 Goal 5. Public comment is allowed on these topics.
- Draft instructional calendars for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 (Drafts A and B)
- Calendar survey results and summary report
- Achieve 2026 - Goal 5 update
- Superintendent's administrative briefing
- Proof of publication
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held a special meeting to approve consent agenda items and discuss the non-represented salary and wage schedules for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The consent agenda included a $13.7 million amendment for early equipment procurement for a new elementary school, a $240,895 gymnasium demolition at Osceola Middle School, and a spot survey for a new mechanics building at Marion Technical College. The board also approved the salary and wage schedules after discussion.
- Approved $13,719,068.48 for early equipment procurement for New Elementary School 'W' (Project 24-101)
- Approved $240,895.41 for demolition of gymnasium at Osceola Middle School (Project 24-109)
- Approved Educational Plant Spot Survey to add new mechanics building at Marion Technical College (Project 24-110)
- Approved 2023-2024 Non-Represented Salary and Wage Schedules
- Public comment period for agenda items
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board Leasing Corporation held its annual organizational meeting, which is a procedural session required by its Articles of Incorporation. The board confirmed continuation of procedures, reviewed them with the attorney, and elected officers for the corporation and the board. All actions were approved unanimously.
- Election of President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer of the Leasing 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 - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
This is the annual organizational meeting of the Marion County School Board, required by Florida law. The board will set the 2024 regular meeting schedule, times, and location, and elect a Chair and Vice-Chair. It will also acknowledge the Superintendent as ex officio secretary and the board clerk. All votes on the schedule items passed unanimously.
- Approved 2024 regular meeting dates, including a special meeting on September 10, 2024 with two board meetings
- Approved meetings to start at 5:30 p.m. at 1614 E. Ft. King Street, Ocala, in the School Board Auditorium
- Scheduled four special meetings: July 22 (tentative budget), July 30 (public hearing), September 10 (final budget hearing), November 19 (organizational)
- Elected Chair and Vice-Chair (names not specified in agenda)
- Acknowledged Elena Martinez as Board Clerk
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is meeting to handle routine procedural items, including approving the meeting agenda and minutes from prior sessions. The board will also receive information on several construction project change orders that reduced contract costs, and recognize a donation to Howard Middle School.
- Recognize $1,000 donation from Marion Cultural Alliance to Howard Middle School for band concert expenses
- Approve agenda with items C10.1-C20.5, moving D21.1 and D21.3 to discussion, pulling C19.1, and withdrawing D21.2
- Approve minutes from October 19 and October 24, 2023 meetings
- Deduct $52,755.20 from College Park Elementary duct insulation repair contract (new total $144,504.38)
- Deduct $275,176.31 from Dunnellon Middle School minor renovations contract (new total $835,470.69)
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board holds an administrative briefing and work session with presentations on transportation updates, data dashboards and state assessments, Achieve 2026 Goal 4, and use of federal relief dollars. Public comment is allowed after each presentation. The meeting is for discussion only, with no votes scheduled.
- Transportation updates presentation
- Data Dashboard and State Assessments presentation
- Achieve 2026 - Goal 4 Update presentation
- Utilization of Federal Relief Dollars and Student Achievement presentation
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is meeting to approve routine items, including consent agenda items, minutes, and a $4,000 donation. The most significant action is approving a $491,220 agreement with the University of Central Florida to train paraprofessionals as elementary teachers, funded by Title I grants.
- Approved $491,220 UCF Elementary Education Pathway for Paraprofessionals agreement (Title I funded)
- Approved $307,237.44 UCF Secondary Education MEd Online Pathway agreement (Title I funded)
- Recognized $4,000 donation from Jennifer Elliot to Stanton-Weirsdale Elementary for 'Care Closet'
- Approved out-of-county travel for board members to FSBA/FADDS conference (expenses over $500)
- Approved minutes for October 5 and October 10, 2023 meetings
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session. They will review and discuss the FY23 internal audit, including timekeeping, stimulus funding, and data protection, as well as an update on Achieve 2026 Goal 3. Public comment is allowed on these topics.
- FY23 internal audit presentation covering timekeeping, stimulus funding, and data protection
- Achieve 2026 Goal 3 update presentation
- Proof of publication for the meeting
- Superintendent's administrative briefing on current events
- Board members' comments and concerns
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is holding a public hearing to adopt the 2023-2025 District Safety Loss Prevention Manual, which provides safety and loss prevention procedures. The board will also approve the meeting agenda, minutes from prior meetings, and hear public comments. The meeting is largely procedural, with the safety manual adoption being the main substantive item.
- Public hearing to adopt 2023-2025 District Safety Loss Prevention Manual
- Approve meeting agenda items C10.1-C19.1, with D20.1-D20.3 moved to discussion
- Approve minutes from seven prior meetings (Sept 7, 8, 12, 21, 26, 29, 2023)
- Public opportunity to address the board (5-minute limit per speaker)
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session. They will review and discuss the McIntosh Area School financial corrective action plan, a transportation update, and the superintendent's evaluation tool, with public comment allowed on each topic.
- Review of McIntosh Area School Financial Corrective Action Plan
- Transportation update
- Superintendent's evaluation tool for 2022-2023
- Proof of publication
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held a special meeting on September 29, 2023, to approve the 2023-2024 changes to the collective bargaining agreement with the Marion Education Association. The board also handled routine procedural items including the call to order, pledge, agenda approval, and public comments. The meeting concluded with board comments and adjournment.
- Approved Collective Bargaining Agreement with Marion Education Association 2022-2025, with $7,831,268 fiscal impact
- Approved meeting agenda
- Proof of publication for the special meeting ad
- Public comment period for agenda items
- Board and superintendent comments
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held a special meeting on September 26, 2023, to approve the Five Year District Facilities Work Program for fiscal years 2023-2024 through 2027-2028, which includes $213,072,774 in funded projects and $832,061,572 in unfunded projects. The board also approved consent agenda items, minutes, and recognized donations.
- Approved Five Year District Facilities Work Program (FY 2023-2024 through 2027-2028) with $213,072,774 in funded projects and $832,061,572 unfunded
- Recognized donations: $1,450 in groceries/paper/cleaning products to Dunnellon Middle School and $2,500 to North Marion Middle School
- Approved delegation of signing authority for VPK contracts, with $2,781 in funding
- Approved minutes from August 22, September 1, and September 7 meetings
- Public hearing held for the facilities work program
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session. The main item is a presentation and discussion on the Achieve 2026 Goal 2 update, with public comment allowed. The agenda also includes the superintendent's briefing, proof of publication, and board member comments.
- Achieve 2026 Goal 2 update presentation and discussion
- Superintendent's administrative briefing on current events
- Proof of publication submitted
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes on work session topics
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held a special meeting on September 21, 2023, to approve three construction-related contracts. The board approved a $12,500 contract for architectural design services for a new Technology Building and two $1,610,000 contracts for construction management services for two new elementary schools. All items were approved with one abstention.
- Approved $12,500 contract with Bhide & Hall Architects for design services for new Technology Building (Project 24-100)
- Approved $1,610,000 contract with A.D. Morgan Corporation for construction management for new Elementary School W (Project 24-101)
- Approved $1,610,000 contract with Ausley Construction Company for construction management for new Elementary School X (Project 24-102)
- All contracts funded from Capital Projects Fund; construction costs to be added later via amendments
- Board member Sarah James abstained from all three contract votes
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held its regular meeting on September 12, 2023, approving the consent agenda, minutes, and several action items. The board also recognized donations and heard public comments. The most significant financial action was approving a $35,676 amendment to the Imagine Learning agreement, bringing the total to $727,076.
- Approved $35,676 amendment to Imagine Learning agreement (total $727,076) for student licenses and PD
- Approved out-of-county travel for board members to Tallahassee (Nov 7-8, 2023) exceeding $500
- Recognized donations: $2,500 to Mission Bus Brigade, $2,000 and $1,000 to Harbour View Elementary
- Approved minutes for Aug 8, Aug 9, and Aug 17 meetings
- Public speaker: Jamie Niswonger addressed the board
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held a special meeting to approve the final budget for FY 2023-2024, adopt the associated millage rate, and approve several financial reports and amendments. All actions were approved unanimously. The meeting also included public hearings on the budget and millage rate.
- Adopted Resolution 23-05 affirming the final budget for FY 2023-2024 in the amount of $959,016,935
- Adopted Resolution 23-04 setting the millage rate at 6.439 mills, which is 11.74% above the rolled-back rate
- Approved Budget Resolution Number 10 for June 2023 budget amendments, increasing General Fund revenues by $7,703,968 and appropriations by $4,243,065
- Approved the Monthly Financial Report for June 2023 with total revenues of $679,108,144.72 and expenditures of $645,243,387.04
- Approved the Superintendent's Annual Financial Report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board met on September 7, 2023, and approved contracts for architectural design services for two new elementary schools in the southwest corridor, totaling $3 million. The board also approved administrative personnel changes, minutes from prior meetings, and the meeting agenda. All votes were unanimous among the four members present, with Lori Conrad absent.
- Approved $1,718,400 contract for architectural design services for New Elementary School 'W' (Project 24-101)
- Approved $1,281,600 contract for architectural design services for New Elementary School 'X' (Project 24-102)
- Approved administrative personnel items for 2023-2024 fiscal year
- Approved minutes from July 24, July 25, August 1, and August 3 meetings
- Approved meeting agenda with items D8.1-D8.5 placed under discussion
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is holding a work session to review and discuss three main topics: an update on the Achieve 2026 strategic plan's Goal 1, the proposed Five-Year Facilities Work Program for 2024-2028, and the Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool (FSSAT) for 2023-2024. Public comment is allowed after each presentation. The meeting also includes procedural items like call to order, proof of publication, and board member comments.
- Achieve 2026-Goal 1 Update presentation
- Five-Year Facilities Work Program (2024-2028) proposed plan
- Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool (FSSAT) updates and recommendations
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per topic
- Meeting at 1614 E Fort King Street, Ocala, FL
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held a special meeting on September 1, 2023, approving a consent agenda that included multiple facility construction and renovation contracts. The board also approved the meeting agenda with four items moved to discussion. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved $267,482.25 for clearing Site B for new Elementary School W (Project 24-101)
- Approved $723,401.86 for covered dining pavilion at Wyomina Park Elementary (Project 23-132)
- Approved $2,057,877.00 for HVAC upgrades at Oakcrest Elementary (Project 23-108)
- Approved $127,901.80 for pool and deck refinishing at Hillcrest School (Project 21-103)
- Approved $603,660.00 for gym roof replacement at Fort King Middle School (Project 23-135)
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is meeting to approve routine items including consent agenda contracts, donations, and minutes. Key actions include a $1.2 million data share agreement with Curriculum Associates for i-Ready assessments and Ellevation platform, and a $250,000 agreement with Frog Street Press for prekindergarten curriculum. The board also recognized donations totaling over $103,000 for health science and student supplies.
- Approved $1,200,000 data share agreement with Curriculum Associates, LLC for i-Ready and Ellevation (2023-2024)
- Approved $250,000 data share agreement with Frog Street Press, LLC for prekindergarten curriculum
- Recognized donations: $18,253.80 training manikins and hospital bed suites from College of Central Florida; $84,882.60 backpacks and supplies from Marion County Veteran's Council
- Approved minutes for July 11, July 13, and July 20, 2023 meetings
- Public speakers: Christopher Altobello, Glen Fiorello, Jeffrey Bairstow, Kearsten Angel
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session to discuss and receive public comment on several items, including a lease agreement for Reddick Neighborhood Park, the Cenergistic Energy Efficiency Program, and prioritizing school construction projects. The board will also review legislative delegation topics and proposed bylaws for ICROC. Public input is allowed on each work session topic.
- Reddick Neighborhood Park Collaboration and School Board Lease (draft agreement with Town of Reddick)
- Cenergistic Energy Efficiency Program presentation
- Prioritizing Low Density Growth, Classroom Wings and Cafeteria Expansion, and Lake Weir Middle School Replacement
- Legislative Delegation Hearing Topics and deregulation notes
- ICROC Proposed Bylaws Draft and oversight committee documents
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held a regular meeting on August 8, 2023, at 5:30 PM. The board approved the consent agenda (items C9.1–C17.4) with four items moved to discussion, and approved minutes from prior meetings. The consent agenda included contracts and amendments, such as a $90,090 independent contractor agreement with Speech with Kait, LLC for speech language pathology services.
- Approved Independent Contractor Agreement with Speech with Kait, LLC for $90,090.00 (speech language pathology services)
- Approved First Amendment with Kagan Professional Development, Inc. for $90,300.00 (professional development materials)
- Approved minutes from June 1, 13, 15, 27 and July 6, 2023 meetings
- Moved items D18.1–D18.4 to regular agenda for discussion
- Public speaker Ronald Fernandez requested to address the board
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session to review and discuss the 2023-2024 tentative general fund budget, a school safety and security plan committee update, and plans for kicking off the 2023-2024 school year. Public comment is allowed on each topic after formal presentations. The meeting also includes the superintendent's briefing and board member comments.
- 2023-2024 Tentative Budget General Fund presentation with revised pages and slides
- School Safety and Security Plan Committee Update presentation
- Kicking Off the 2023-2024 School Year presentation
- Public comment allowed on each work session topic
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held a special meeting to adopt the tentative millage rates (Resolution 23-02) and tentative budget (Resolution 23-03) for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The motion carried unanimously. The final budget hearing is scheduled for September 8, 2023.
- Adopted tentative millage rates Resolution 23-02
- Adopted tentative budget Resolution 23-03
- Public hearing held for tentative budget and millage rates
- Final budget hearing scheduled for September 8, 2023
- Budget work sessions scheduled for August 3, 9, and 17, 2023
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held a regular meeting on July 25, 2023, approving several instructional materials adoptions for the 2022-2023 school year, including math and social studies textbooks. The board also recognized a donation, approved the meeting agenda and prior minutes, and heard public comments. All actions were approved unanimously.
- Approved $300,000 for Florida Reveal Mathematics Grade 7 Acceleration (McGraw-Hill)
- Approved $28,000 for College Prep Algebra 2nd Edition (National Geographic Cengage)
- Approved $455,000 for World History: Voices and Perspectives, Early Ages (McGraw-Hill)
- Approved $455,000 for Civics, Florida Edition (McGraw-Hill)
- Recognized $2,000 donation from MidFlorida Credit Union for School Choice Expo
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held a special meeting to receive the tentative budget for fiscal year 2023-2024. The board voted to approve the budget for advertising purposes only and scheduled a public hearing for August 1, 2023. The meeting also included procedural items such as the call to order and pledge of allegiance.
- Received tentative FY 2023-2024 budget
- Approved budget for advertising purposes only
- Set public hearing for August 1, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room
- Newspaper notices to run on July 28, 2023
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session to review and discuss several topics, including a proposed impact fee rate, long-range facility recommendations, and options for contributing school board land to a Reddick neighborhood park collaboration. The board will also consider changes to job description reporting structures and review school board residency areas. Public comment is allowed on each work session topic.
- Proposed impact fee rate with Long Range Plan and Impact Fee Study
- New construction, middle school replacement, classroom wing additions, Osceola Middle School gym, unfunded maintenance
- Reddick Neighborhood Park Collaboration - School Board land contribution options
- Approval for change in reporting structure in job descriptions
- School Board Residency Areas and Represented Schools
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is holding a public workshop to review and discuss a proposed impact fee rate increase, with public comment allowed. The board will also hear the superintendent's briefing and board members' comments. The agenda includes a presentation on the impact fee study and long-range facility recommendations.
- Proposed impact fee rate increase discussion
- Long Range Plan and Impact Fee Study.pdf (14,096 KB) attached
- School and District Facility Recommendations 2023-2038.pdf (2,639 KB) attached
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes on workshop agenda items
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held its regular meeting on July 11, 2023, approving the consent agenda, which included a $2.5 million agreement with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for instructional materials and a $250,000 agreement with ExploreLearning for math software. The board also held a public hearing on recommended instructional materials for 11 courses and recognized donations. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved $2,500,000 Special Data Share Agreement with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for Math 180, Read 180, Do the Math, and science textbooks
- Approved $250,000 Special Data Share Agreement with ExploreLearning for Reflex Math and Frax Math licenses
- Public hearing on 11 recommended instructional materials for adoption, including McGraw-Hill and Cengage titles
- Recognized donations: $1,400 beef/pork to Forest High School, $1,385 to Dunnellon Elementary, $3,000 to Belleview High School
- Approved minutes from May 25, 2023 special meeting
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is holding a public workshop to review and discuss a proposed increase to impact fees, with public comment allowed. The board will also receive a superintendent's briefing and hear board members' comments. The agenda is largely procedural, with the impact fee discussion being the only substantive item.
- Proposed impact fee rate increase discussion
- Long Range Plan and Impact Fee Study.pdf (14,096 KB) attached
- School and District Facility Recommendations 2023-2038.pdf (2,639 KB) attached
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker on workshop agenda items
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held a public hearing and approved the 2023-2024 Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan, funded at $4,116,107. The board also scheduled two public hearings for adopting instructional materials for 11 courses, with an estimated cost of $5,000,000. The meeting included recognitions, approval of minutes, and a consent agenda with several items moved to the regular agenda for discussion.
- Approved 2023-2024 Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan ($4,116,107)
- Scheduled public hearings for July 11 and August 22, 2023, on instructional materials for 11 courses ($5,000,000)
- Approved consent agenda items C9.1-C25.2, with items D26.1-D26.10 moved to regular agenda
- Recognized employees with 40+ years of service and national welding competition participants
- Approved minutes for May 9, May 18, and May 23, 2023 meetings
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is holding a special administrative briefing and work session to review and discuss several topics, including a follow-up on the Central District Office Building, the proposed 2023-2024 District Staffing Plan, Value Adjustment Board appointments, and the planning and timeline for an impact fee ordinance. Public comment is allowed on each topic after formal presentations. The meeting is primarily a discussion and review session, with no final votes scheduled.
- Review of proposed 2023-2024 District Staffing Plan (Version 3, dated 6.14.2023)
- Discussion on planning and timeline for an impact fee ordinance
- Follow-up on Central District Office Building
- Value Adjustment Board appointments
- Superintendent's administrative briefing on current events
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the meeting agenda, minutes from prior sessions, and recognizing donations. The agenda includes a notable change order for the Belleview Middle School gymnasium HVAC project, which reduces the contract amount. The meeting also includes public comment opportunities and recognitions for students and staff.
- Donations totaling $32,792 recognized, including $14,360 to Dr. NH Jones Elementary for technology and $1,000 to Belleview Middle School for robotics travel
- Change Order No. 1 for Belleview Middle School gymnasium HVAC reduces contract from $846,692 to $755,482
- Agenda approved with items D21.1-D21.5 moved to regular agenda for discussion
- Minutes approved for five prior meetings (April 6, 11, 12, 20, 25)
- Public speakers limited to 5 minutes per Board Policy 0169.1
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
This meeting was a Special Administrative Briefing and Work Session that was canceled. The agenda included a superintendent's briefing, a presentation on a proposed impact fee rate increase, and board member comments.
- Proposed impact fee rate increase presentation
- Superintendent's administrative briefing
- Board member comments and concerns
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session on June 1, 2023. The board will review and discuss several items, including 2024 funding projections, a general insurance renewal, revisions to the Code of Student Conduct, the Student Progression Plan, secondary instructional materials for adoption, and the proposed 2023-2024 district staffing plan. Public comment is allowed after each formal presentation.
- 2023 Updates and 2024 Funding Projections (2 of 2)
- General Insurance Renewal Presentation
- Code of Student Conduct Revisions (2 of 2)
- 2023-2024 Student Progression Plan (2 of 2)
- Proposed 2023-2024 District Staffing Plan
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is holding a special administrative briefing and work session. The main item is a presentation and discussion of the School and District Facility Recommendations for 2023-2038, with public comment allowed. The meeting also includes the superintendent's briefing and board members' comments.
- School and District Facility Recommendations 2023-2038 presentation
- Public comment on facility recommendations
- Superintendent's administrative briefing
- Board member comments and concerns
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
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 Long Range Plan and Impact Fee Study, with public comment allowed. The meeting also includes the superintendent's briefing and board member comments.
- Presentation and discussion of Long Range Plan and Impact Fee Study
- Public comment on the Long Range Plan and Impact Fee Study
- Superintendent's administrative briefing on current events
- Board members' comments and concerns
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held a special meeting on May 25, 2023, primarily to discuss and vote on the Superintendent's evaluation. The board approved the evaluation, which assesses performance in areas like student success and fiscal efficiency. The meeting also included routine procedural items such as call to order, pledge, public comments, and adjournment.
- Approved Superintendent's Evaluation (motion by Nancy Thrower, second by Sarah James; carried unanimously)
- Public comment period for agenda items (5-minute limit per speaker)
- Board and Superintendent comments on recent activities and concerns
- Adjournment of meeting (motion by Eric Cummings, second by Nancy Thrower)
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is meeting to approve the agenda, minutes, and consent agenda items, with 12 items (D19.1–D19.12) moved to the regular agenda for discussion. The board will also recognize donations, hear public comments, and receive information on construction change orders. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved consent agenda items C9.1–C18.3, except D19.1–D19.12 moved to discussion
- Recognized $7,000 donation to Marion Technical College from Summerglen Veterans & Patriots Club
- Recognized $1,500 donation to Marion Technical College from Jordan Jahner Memorial Scholarship Inc.
- Noted deductive change orders: Dunnellon Middle School fencing (-$13,510.99), Howard Middle School HVAC (-$52,410.52), Belleview-Santos Elementary re-roof (-$2,300.81)
- Approved second amendment with University of Florida for literacy professional development through June 30, 2024
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session. The agenda includes presentations on 2023 legislative updates and the impact of growth in Marion County, followed by board member comments. Public comment is allowed on each work session topic.
- 2023 Legislative Updates presentation
- Impact of Growth in Marion County Update presentation
- Public comment on work session topics
- Board member comments and concerns
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board met on May 9, 2023, and approved the consent agenda, which included contract amendments for educational software and curriculum. The board also recognized donations and approved travel for members to attend a conference. Public speakers addressed the board on agenda items.
- Approved First Amendment with Follett School Solutions, LLC for $115,000 (Destiny software, total $210,000)
- Approved First Amendment with Literacy Resources, LLC for $45,000 (Heggerty Phonemic Awareness, total $100,000)
- Approved First Amendment with Top Score Writing, Inc. for $225,000 (writing curriculum, total $400,000)
- Recognized $1,000 donation to Dunnellon Elementary School from Delta Kappa Gamma for recorders
- Recognized $1,000 donation to Vanguard High School from Sanaz-Dabiri-Nasser for IB program
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is meeting to approve the meeting agenda and minutes, hold a public hearing to adopt revised Board Policies, and recognize donations and school business partners. The board also hears public comments and receives information on a construction change order.
- Approved agenda items C11.1-C20.4, moving D21.1-D21.5 to regular agenda for discussion
- Approved minutes for March 9, 2023 Administrative Briefing and Work Session
- Public hearing to adopt revised Board Policies across multiple sections (0000-6000)
- Recognized donations: $1,000 each to Dr. N.H. Jones, West Port, Vanguard, and Belleview High Schools
- Information item: Security fencing change order at Anthony Elementary School (Project 22-111)
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes a $250,000 agreement with Imagination Playground LLC for block sets at 31 elementary schools, a $425,000 agreement with PACE Center for Girls, and a revised school improvement plan. The board will also recognize donations, including $6,000 to Fort McCoy School, and hear public comments. The meeting includes procedural items like approving minutes and the agenda.
- Approve $250,000 agreement with Imagination Playground LLC for block sets at 31 elementary schools
- Approve $425,000 agreement with PACE Center for Girls, Inc.
- Approve revised School Improvement Plan for Ocala Center for Success and Independence ($3,000)
- Recognize $6,000 donation to Fort McCoy School from Cactus Jack's 2, Inc.
- Approve minutes for February 22, 23, and 28, 2023 meetings
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is holding a work session to review and discuss several topics, including the annual investment performance, a comprehensive technology plan for students, summer school staffing, and the Marion Afterschool Program. Public comment is allowed on each topic. The meeting is a briefing and work session, not a final decision-making meeting.
- Annual Investment Performance Review presentation
- Comprehensive Technology Plan for Students presentation
- Summer School Staffing 2023: Launch Into Learning presentation
- Marion Afterschool Program (MAP) presentation
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session to review and discuss three main topics: revisions to the Code of Student Conduct, a proposed Code of Civility, and a mid-year review of the 2022-2023 budgets. Public comment is allowed on each topic after formal presentations. The meeting is a discussion and review session, not a final decision-making meeting.
- Review of 23-24 revisions to the Code of Student Conduct
- Discussion of the Code of Civility for Marion County Public Schools
- Mid-year review of the 2022-2023 budgets
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker on agenda items
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session. They will receive updates from the superintendent, review and discuss the Acceleration Academy, and hear a presentation on the Southwest Localized Rezoning Update, with public comment allowed on each topic. The meeting is primarily for discussion and review, not final decisions.
- Southwest Localized Rezoning Update presentation with proposed maps
- Acceleration Academy update by Area Superintendent Chad Frazier
- Public comment allowed on work session topics (3-minute limit)
- Superintendent's administrative briefing on current events
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is meeting to approve the consent agenda (items C8.1–C22.1, with some exceptions), recognize donations to schools, and approve minutes from several prior meetings. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Donations: $18,875 to Curriculum and Instruction for Big Spring STEM Fair from Felburn Foundation
- Donations: $4,000 to Belleview High School for Laurie D. Reeder Performing Arts Grant from Marion Cultural Alliance
- Donations: $1,299.99 to Hillcrest Public School for Developmental Work Study Program from Ocala Marion County Association of Realtors
- Donations: $1,000 to Lake Weir High School for Boy's Volleyball Team from Lumio
- Approve minutes from 8 meetings (Oct 24, Oct 25, Nov 3, Nov 8, Nov 17, Nov 22, Dec 5, and Leasing Corp)
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is holding a special administrative briefing and work session. The main item is a presentation and discussion on the School Staffing Plan Ratios for the 2023-2024 school year, with public comment allowed. The meeting also includes the superintendent's administrative briefing and board members' comments and concerns.
- Review and discussion of School Staffing Plan Ratios for 2023-2024
- Public comment on staffing plan ratios
- Superintendent's administrative briefing on current events
- Board members' comments and concerns
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is holding a special meeting to consider approving the 2023-2024 instructional calendar, which sets the school year from August 10, 2023 to May 23, 2024, with 180 school days. The agenda also includes public comments, board and superintendent reports, and adjournment.
- Approve 2023-2024 Instructional Calendar (school starts Aug 10, 2023; ends May 23, 2024; 180 days)
- Public comments limited to 5 minutes per speaker
- Board and Superintendent comments and reports
- Adjournment of meeting
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board holds a work session to discuss and receive public comment on several topics, including a risk assessment and internal audit plan, student discipline and mental health support, draft staffing ratios for the 2023-2024 school year, and a proposed instructional calendar for 2023-2024. No formal votes are scheduled; the meeting is for review and discussion.
- Risk Assessment/Proposed Internal Audit Plan presentation
- Student Discipline and Mental Health Support presentation
- Draft 23-24 School Staffing Ratios (two versions)
- Proposed Instructional Calendar for 2023-2024 (Drafts F and G)
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held a regular meeting on January 24, 2023, at 5:30 PM. The board approved the consent agenda (items C7.1-C19.3) and minutes from prior meetings, with three items (D20.1-D20.3) moved to the regular agenda for discussion. The meeting included public comments from several individuals and presentations from Fessenden Elementary School.
- Approved Special Data Share Agreement with Follett School Solutions, LLC for $95,000 (library software)
- Approved Independent Contractor Agreements for Occupational Therapists and Assistive Technology for Visually Impaired, totaling $247,480
- Approved First Amendment with Marion County Children's Alliance, Inc. (no fiscal impact)
- Approved minutes from October 6, 11, 17, and 20, 2022 meetings
- Public address requests from Cody Mays, Dominick Antonaccio, Jacqualin Troughton, Johnny Grimes, Melaine Slaughter, Melissa Mooney, and Vickie Treulieb
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is holding a special administrative briefing and work session. The main item is a presentation and discussion of three draft instructional calendar options for the 2023-2024 school year, with public comment allowed. The meeting also includes the superintendent's briefing and board members' comments.
- Review of three draft 2023-24 instructional calendar options (Option A, B, C)
- Public comment on the proposed calendar
- Superintendent's administrative briefing on current events
- Board member comments and concerns
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held a regular meeting on January 10, 2023, at 5:30 PM. The board approved the consent agenda (items C8.1–C15.1) with five items moved to the regular agenda for discussion, approved minutes from three prior meetings, and recognized donations. The meeting also included public comment and procedural items.
- Approved consent agenda items C8.1–C15.1, except D16.1–D16.5 moved to discussion
- Approved minutes from September 13, 15, and 27, 2022 meetings
- Approved disposition of tangible property deemed obsolete or unrepairable
- Approved internal accounts audits for East Marion Elementary, Forest High, and Marion Oaks Elementary (2021-2022)
- Recognized donations (attachment provided)
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session. They will review and discuss the proposed instructional calendar for the 2023-2024 school year, along with updates on the district's strategic plan (Achieve 2026 Goal 4) and student attendance processes. Public comment is allowed on each topic.
- Proposed instructional calendar for 2023-2024 school year
- Strategic Plan Update Goal 4 presentation
- Student attendance processes presentation
- Public comment on each work session topic
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is holding a special administrative briefing and work session. The agenda includes a superintendent's briefing, a presentation and discussion on NEOLA policy updates, and board member comments. Public input is allowed on work session topics.
- NEOLA Updates presentation and discussion
- Superintendent's administrative briefing
- Public comment on work session agenda items