The School Board of Marion County public meetings in 2024
11 substantive meetings from 2024, 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 to consider early re-entry requests for five students who were expelled. The board approved four of the five requests, allowing those students to return to their base schools on January 8, 2025, under a behavior contract. One request was denied.
- Early re-entry approved for student JD24-240 (expelled April 23, 2024)
- Early re-entry approved for student JD24-241 (expelled April 23, 2024)
- Early re-entry approved for student JD24-291 (expelled May 28, 2024)
- Early re-entry approved for student JD24-309 (expelled June 25, 2024)
- Early re-entry denied for student JD24-235 (expelled April 11, 2024)
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held a special meeting to vote on four student discipline matters. The board approved expulsions for three students (JD25-084, JD25-112, JD25-092) and assigned one student (JD25-113) to a disciplinary program in lieu of expulsion. The meeting also included a call to order, proof of publication, and public comment periods.
- Approved expulsion of JD25-084 with services for remainder of 2024-2025 school year and first two quarters of 2025-2026
- Approved expulsion of JD25-112 with services for remainder of 2024-2025 school year and first two quarters of 2025-2026
- Approved expulsion of JD25-092 without services for remainder of 2024-2025 school year and first two quarters of 2025-2026
- Approved assignment of JD25-113 to a disciplinary program in lieu of expulsion
- Motion to amend JD25-084 to return to base school as of 12/12/24 with 10 excused out-of-school suspension days
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session. The board will discuss funding for new construction via sales surtax and the creation of a committee to oversee that spending.
- New Construction Funding - Sales Surtax
- New Committee to Oversee Sales Tax Spending
- Strategic Plan Goal Three Update
- Board Committee Assignments
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board will hold a public hearing to adopt a large set of revised Board Policies, including updates on curriculum, student conduct, school safety, and a proposed new AI policy. The board will also recognize donations totaling over $13,000 to local schools and approve minutes from prior meetings.
- Public hearing to adopt revised Board Policies covering bylaws, administration, programs, instructional staff, support staff, students, finances, property, operations, and community relations
- Donations recognized: $1,000 to Belleview Middle School Robotics Club, $2,940 to Osceola Middle School for Edpuzzle, $6,683.18 to Dunnellon Middle School for a gym scoreboard, $2,500 to School Choice Department for magnet opportunities
- Approval of consent agenda items C12.1 through C26.3, with several items moved to discussion or pulled
- Approval of minutes from October 30, 2024 Special Administrative Briefing and Work Session, and November 7, 2024 meetings
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held a special meeting to vote on several student discipline matters, including expulsions, and to discuss the sale of the Old Central Warehouse property. The board approved expulsions for students JD25-078, JD25-079, JD25-044 (with services), and JD25-073, but rejected a motion to expel student JD25-080 and a motion to expel student JD25-044 without services. The board also voted to reject the highest and best bid on the Old Central Warehouse property.
- Approved expulsion of student JD25-078 with services through first quarter of 2025-2026
- Approved alternative placement for student JD25-079 with services through remainder of 2024-2025
- Rejected expulsion of student JD25-080; motion failed unanimously
- Approved expulsion of student JD25-044 with services after rejecting expulsion without services
- Voted to reject the highest and best bid on the Old Central Warehouse property
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board will hold an administrative briefing and work session to review updates on Strategic Plan Goals Two and Three. The board will also discuss a new high school budget and an owner direct purchase.
- Update and discussion regarding the new high school budget
- Review of Strategic Plan Goal Two update
- Review of Strategic Plan Goal Three update
- Discussion of Owner Direct Purchase
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board Leasing Corporation will hold its annual organizational meeting to confirm continuation of procedures set in its Articles of Incorporation. The board will elect officers for the corporation and the board, and review organizational procedures with the School Board Attorney.
- Election of President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer of the Leasing Corporation
- Election of Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors
- Review of organizational procedures by the School Board Attorney
- Proof of due public notice of the meeting to be distributed and recorded
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
This is the annual organizational meeting required by Florida law. The board will elect a Chair and Vice-Chair, adopt a regular meeting schedule (second and fourth Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. at 1614 E. Ft. King Street), and schedule four special meetings for 2025. All items are procedural and administrative.
- Election of Lori Conrad as Chair and Eric Cummings as Vice-Chair
- Re-adoption of regular meeting schedule: second and fourth Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m., at 1614 E. Ft. King Street, Ocala
- Four special meetings scheduled: July 22, July 29, September 9, and November 11, 2025
- Acknowledgment of Superintendent as ex officio Secretary and Elena Martinez-Lopez as Board Clerk
- Proof of publication filed for the meeting notice
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board approved a rezoning plan for new Elementary W and X, effective for the 2025-2026 school year. The plan adjusts attendance boundaries for several existing elementary schools to accommodate growth in Southwest Marion County. Additionally, the Board recognized several significant donations to local schools.
- Approved rezoning plan for new Elementary W and X
- $25,000 donation to North Marion High School from St. Bernard Foundation, Inc.
- $10,000 donation to Belleview High School from Triple Crown Homes
- $5,500 donation to Reddick-Collier Elementary School from Edwin and Stephanie Waters
- $3,093.41 donation to Hillcrest School from Rack Room Shoes
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board holds an administrative briefing and work session. They will discuss the Old Central Warehouse and vacant land, review Strategic Plan Goal One, and talk about legislative priorities. Public input is allowed on work session topics.
- Discussion of Old Central Warehouse and vacant land
- Review of Strategic Plan Goal One update
- Board discussion on legislative priorities
- Public input allowed on each work session topic
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held a special meeting to vote on three student expulsion cases. The board approved expulsions for two students with educational services and one without services. The meeting also included public comment periods and adjournment.
- Expulsion of student JD25-043 WITH services through first quarter 2025-2026 (approved 4-0)
- Expulsion of student JD25-046E WITH services through first quarter 2025-2026 (approved 4-0)
- Expulsion of student JD25-052E WITHOUT services through first quarter 2025-2026 (approved 3-1-1)