The School Board of Marion County public meetings in 2025
65 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board convenes an administrative briefing and work session to receive updates from the superintendent, review internal audit findings, and discuss workforce housing. No formal decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.
- Workforce Housing Discussion with Board and public input
- RSM Internal Audit Update with attached reports
- Recommendation Adoption of Instructional Materials for K-12 ELA
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held a special administrative briefing and work session to review updates from the superintendent, discuss the ongoing superintendent search process, and examine the superintendent's job description. The meeting included procedural items such as attendance, board comments, and adjournment, with no formal decisions listed on the agenda.
- Superintendent search review and public discussion
- Superintendent's job description review
- Board members' comments and concerns
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board convened a special administrative briefing and work session to receive updates from the superintendent, review public notices, and discuss the ongoing superintendent search process. The meeting included procedural remarks and allowed public input on presented topics.
- Superintendent provides updates on current events and concerns
- Review and discussion of Proof of Publication documents
- Board reviews superintendent search process with attached reports (MCPS Leadership Profile Report 2025, Desired Characteristics - MCPS, HYA Survey Report) and public input
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held a special meeting to address student expulsions. The board considered a recommendation to expel one student for a specific timeframe with continued services.
- Approved the expulsion of student JD26-044 for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year and the first quarter of the 2026-2027 school year with services
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board Leasing Corporation holds its annual organizational meeting to confirm procedures and elect officers. The meeting follows Florida statutes and the corporation’s bylaws, with no new decisions beyond routine compliance.
- Election of President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer per Articles of Incorporation
- Election of Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors per Articles of Incorporation
- Motion to adjourn passed unanimously
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The School Board held an organizational meeting to establish its leadership and operational calendar for the coming year. The board elected a Chair and Vice-Chair and determined the dates, times, and locations for regular and special meetings.
- Elected Dr. Sarah James as Chair
- Elected Lori Conrad as Vice-Chair
- Set regular meetings for the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 5:30 p.m.
- Designated 1614 E. Ft. King Street, Ocala, as the meeting location
- Scheduled four special meetings for 2026, including budget hearings on July 21, July 28, and September 8
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held an Administrative Briefing and Work Session to review district updates, including facilities use, instructional calendars, and withdrawn partnership discussions. No formal decisions were listed on the agenda; items were presented for discussion and public input.
- RCE Athletic Court use update
- Northside school utilization update with attached concept documents
- Facilities rental agreement review with attached policy document
- Instructional calendars for 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 presented for review
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The School Board is meeting for an administrative briefing and work session. The agenda consists of updates from the Superintendent and a review of policy updates.
- Superintendent's administrative briefing on current events and concerns
- Review of Neola policy rulemaking development updates
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is holding a public hearing to adopt the 2025-2027 District Safety Loss Prevention Manual, which is updated every two years. The board is also being informed of two construction change orders: a $21,106.91 deduction for ADA work at Fessenden Elementary and a $113,786.37 deduction for Osceola Middle School's new gymnasium to save sales tax. Additionally, the board will recognize donations totaling over $6,600 to two schools.
- Public hearing to adopt the 2025-2027 District Safety Loss Prevention Manual
- Change order deducting $21,106.91 for ADA chair lift and ramps at Fessenden Elementary School (Project 23-103)
- Change order deducting $113,786.37 for Osceola Middle School new gymnasium (Project 24-109), saving $6,511.49 in sales tax
- Donation of school supplies valued at $1,621.99 to Ross Prairie Elementary from AD Morgan
- Donation of $5,000.00 to Belleview Middle School from Juddson Reed for principal's discretionary fund
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board will hold an administrative briefing and work session. Items include a compliance inspections report, a strategic plan update on Goal 4, a discussion on Northside utilization, and a workforce housing discussion. The meeting is a work session, so no final votes are expected.
- Compliance Inspections Report (Barnes)
- Strategic Plan Update: Goal 4 (Usher)
- Northside Utilization discussion (Usher)
- Workforce Housing Discussion (Board)
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held a special meeting to vote on early re-entry requests for three students (JD25-207, JD25-167, JD25-237) returning to base school on October 20, 2025. All three requests were approved unanimously.
- Approved early re-entry for student JD25-207
- Approved early re-entry for student JD25-167
- Approved early re-entry for student JD25-237
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board will hold a regular meeting on October 14, 2025, at 5:30 PM. The agenda includes recognition of a $60,000 donation from the Marion County Hospital District to Shady Hill Elementary for a K-5 playground, approval of minutes from prior meetings, and an information item on a time extension for the new Ross Prairie Elementary school construction. The board will also hear public comments from ten individuals.
- Recognize $60,000 donation from Marion County Hospital District to Shady Hill Elementary for a K-5 playground
- Information item: Amendment No. 1 to construction contract for new Ross Prairie Elementary (Project 24-101) — no-cost time extension of 26 days due to weather and fire marshal delays
- Approve consent agenda items C11.1 through C22.5, with items D25.1–D25.5 moved to discussion and items C21.1–C21.2 pulled for discussion
- Approve minutes from five prior meetings: August 26, September 4 (two meetings), and September 9 (two meetings)
- Public comments scheduled from ten individuals
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Board of Directors of the Marion County School Board Leasing Corporation is meeting to consider one action item: Resolution 25-13, which authorizes a non-exclusive perpetual easement to Sumter Electric Cooperative (SECO Energy) for electric transmission lines on property tied to the New High School "CCC" (now South Marion High School). The board approved the resolution unanimously. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, proof of publication, adjournment).
- Resolution 25-13: Non-Exclusive Perpetual Easement to SECO Energy for electric transmission/distribution lines at New High School "CCC" (South Marion High School)
- Easement relates to Lease-Purchase of Certain Educational Facilities and Equipment (Series 2024 Certificates of Participation)
- Prior board approvals: Leasing Corporation meetings on 02/27/2024 and 01/28/2025
- Motion to approve by Nancy Thrower, second by Allison Campbell; vote was 4-0 in favor
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board holds an administrative briefing and work session to discuss several topics, including the superintendent search with Hazard, Young, Attea Associates, a "Look Up, Marion" campaign, the gifted program, and workforce housing. Public comment is allowed after each presentation. The meeting includes procedural items like call to order, proof of publication, and board member comments.
- Superintendent search update with Hazard, Young, Attea Associates
- Presentation and discussion of the "Look Up, Marion" campaign
- Presentation and discussion of the Gifted Program
- Workforce housing discussion
- Proof of publication filed
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The School Board of Marion County held a public hearing and approved the Revised 2025-2026 Student Progression Plan. The board also approved consent agenda items, minutes from prior meetings, and recognized donations totaling over $7,800. Two price increases for classroom and healthcare supplies due to tariffs were presented as information items.
- Public hearing and approval of the Revised 2025-2026 Student Progression Plan
- Donations: $2,000 to Mission: Bus Brigade from Marion County Tax Collector; $1,001 to Families in Transition from Hasmukhbai P. Patel; $1,840 to North Marion High School from One Blood, Inc.; $1,500 each to Belleview Middle School Robotics from Reed Orthodontics and Contractor's Supply of Central FL
- Price increase for Bid 4102AH classroom supplies: dry erase markers up 7.5% and Uni-Ball Vision Pens up 6.4% due to tariffs
- Price increase for Bid 4108MF healthcare supplies: nitrile exam gloves up to $3.016/box (primary vendor) or $2.60/box (secondary vendor) due to tariffs
- Two individuals requested to address the board: Gloria Montalvo and Kai Avery Jones Montalvo
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The School Board is meeting for a work session to review district updates and strategic plans. The session includes presentations on school safety, housing, and facilities.
- Strategic Plan Update: Goal 3
- 2025-2027 District Safety-Loss Prevention Manual
- Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool update
- Booster Stadium presentation
- Workforce housing discussion
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held a public hearing and voted to adopt the final budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 totaling $1,311,822,727. The board also set the property tax millage rate at 6.3200 mills, which is 5.64% above the rolled-back rate. Additionally, the board approved budget amendments for June 2025 and the monthly financial report for the fiscal year ending June 2025.
- Adopted final budget Resolution 25-12 for FY 2025-2026 in the amount of $1,311,822,727
- Set property tax millage rate at 6.3200 mills, 5.64% above the rolled-back rate of 5.9823 mills
- Approved Budget Resolution Number 10 with $19.3M in General Fund revenue and appropriation increases
- Approved the Superintendent's Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025
- Heard public comments from three individuals/groups: Dana Cauthen, Pam & Terry Garbig, and Thomas & Patricia Williams
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The School Board is reviewing the 2025-2026 Professional Learning Catalog and scheduling a public hearing for the Revised 2025-2026 Student Progression Plan. The body is also recognizing several community donations and approving minutes from previous meetings.
- Approval of the 2025-2026 Professional Learning Catalog containing 104 components
- Scheduling of a September 23, 2025 public hearing for the Revised 2025-2026 Student Progression Plan
- $12,730.36 in equipment (iPads, monitors, laptops) donated by Marion County Sheriff's Office to Safe Schools Department
- $2,000.00 donation from Women's Club of Dunnellon to Dunnellon Elementary School for student planners
- $1,500.00 donation from VFW Belleview Memorial Post 8083 to Belleview Middle School Robotics club/class
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board will hold a work session to discuss and receive public comment on renaming the Marion Technical Institute (MTI) and review the Five-Year Capital Plan for FY2026-2030. A discussion on workforce housing is also scheduled. The item on facility rental rates and agreements has been withdrawn.
- Renaming MTI (Frazier/Jones) – review, discussion, and public comment
- Five-Year Capital Plan (FY2026-2030) – review and discussion
- Workforce Housing Discussion – review, discussion, and public comment
- Facility Rental Rates & Agreement – withdrawn
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held a special meeting to consider an early re-entry request for a student identified as JD25-023. The board voted unanimously to approve the student's return to their base school effective September 4, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Early Re-Entry Request for Student JD25-023 approved unanimously by the board.
- Meeting was a special session focused solely on the early re-entry item.
- Proof of publication for the meeting was filed.
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held public hearings and voted to adopt new instructional materials for sixth, seventh, and eighth grade health, as well as for 9-12 HOPE physical education. The approved health textbooks are from Goodheart-Wilcox. The board also approved consent agenda items and minutes from prior meetings.
- Approved 2025-2026 instructional materials for Sixth Grade Health (Florida Health Skills Grade 6)
- Approved 2025-2026 instructional materials for Seventh Grade Health (Florida Health Skills Grade 7)
- Approved 2025-2026 instructional materials for Eighth Grade Health (Florida Health Skills Grade 8)
- Approved 2025-2026 instructional materials for 9-12 HOPE Physical Education with a $95,000 fiscal impact
- Approved consent agenda items C11.1 through C16.2, with four items moved to discussion
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board will hold an administrative briefing and work session to review several updates and proposals. The board will discuss the naming of a new high school and review updates to the strategic plan and student progression plan.
- Naming of New High School "CCC"
- Strategic Plan Update: Goal 2
- Student Progression Plan Revisions
- McKinney-Vento Act Update
- Workforce Housing Discussion
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board will hold a work session to review and discuss workforce housing and the 2025-2026 tentative budget for all other funds. Public comment will be allowed on these topics. The meeting also includes a superintendent's briefing and board member comments.
- Workforce housing discussion
- 2025-2026 tentative budget for all other funds
- Public comment on work session topics
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board Leasing Corporation will consider Resolution 25-09, which authorizes a non-exclusive perpetual easement with the City of Ocala for electric transmission lines on property tied to the new Winding Oaks Elementary School (Project 24-102). The easement would allow the city to install and maintain above-ground or underground electric facilities. The board previously approved related measures in February 2024 and January 2025.
- Resolution 25-09 for a non-exclusive perpetual easement with the City of Ocala for electric transmission lines
- Easement relates to New School "X" (Winding Oaks Elementary) and the 2024 Certificates of Participation financing
- No fiscal impact; item is budgeted as no new cost
- Proof of publication for the meeting is on file
- Meeting includes procedural call to order and adjournment
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board will hold public hearings on recommended textbooks for 6-8 Health and 9-12 HOPE: Physical Education for the 2025-2026 school year. The board will also consider approving the meeting agenda, minutes from prior meetings, and hear reports on change orders for construction projects at Marion Technical Institute and Vanguard High School.
- Public hearing for 2025-2026 recommended textbooks for 6-8 Health (three titles from Goodheart-Wilcox)
- Public hearing for 2025-2026 recommended textbook for 9-12 HOPE: Physical Education (eDynamics Holdings LP)
- Change order for Marion Technical Institute security fencing project reduces contract by $669.06 to $283,342.15
- Change order for Vanguard High School lighting systems upgrades returns unused funds, reducing contract by $1,000.00 to $583,004.00
- Item C14.5 has been completely withdrawn from the agenda
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The School Board will hold an administrative briefing and work session to discuss the tentative general fund budget for 2025-2026. The session includes presentations on summer school results and plans for the 2026 graduation.
- 2025-2026 Tentative Budget - General Fund
- 2024-2025 Summer School Wrap-Up
- Graduation 2026 planning
- Facilities/Data Center Operations Prioritization
- Workforce Housing Discussion
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The School Board held a special meeting to receive and adopt the tentative budget and millage rates for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. This action follows a public hearing to allow for citizen input. The budget will be further reviewed during work sessions in August 2025.
- Adoption of tentative budget for 2025-2026 in the amount of $1,285,332,143
- Adoption of tentative millage rates via Resolution 25-07
- Adoption of tentative budget via Resolution 25-08
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board approved a consent agenda including a $11.5 million deductive change order for the new High School "CCC" project, allowing the district to purchase materials directly and save approximately $652,500 in sales tax. The board also approved minutes from three prior meetings and recognized a $1,000 donation to Dunnellon Elementary School. Nine items were moved to the discussion agenda for separate consideration.
- Approved $11.5M deductive change order for new High School "CCC" (Project 24-105), reducing contract to $118,285,222
- Approved $10,115 deductive change order for Osceola Middle School building improvements (Project 25-115)
- Recognized $1,000 donation from Marion Soil and Water Conservation District to Dunnellon Elementary School
- Approved minutes from June 10, June 16, and June 19, 2025 board meetings
- Nine items (D17.1–D17.9) moved to Discussion Regular Agenda for separate vote
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board voted to receive the tentative budget for fiscal year 2025-2026, approve it for advertising purposes only, and schedule a public hearing for Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room. The meeting also included procedural items such as call to order, pledge, proof of publication, board comments, and adjournment.
- Receive, advertise, and schedule public hearing for the Tentative Budget, Fiscal Year 2025-2026
- Public hearing set for July 29, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room
- Notice of the public hearing to be published in the newspaper and on the website on July 25, 2025
- Board members and Superintendent shared information and concerns during Board Comments
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board will hold an administrative briefing and work session to review several operational updates. The board will discuss the 2025-2026 Code of Student Conduct and procedures for searching for a new superintendent.
- Review of 2025-2026 Code of Student Conduct for elementary and secondary students
- Discussion on Superintendent Search Procedures
- Proposed changes to the Self-Funded Health Insurance Plan
- Recommended adoption of instructional materials
- Discussion regarding workforce housing
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Evaluation Committee will meet to approve RFP 4140RC and receive the tentative budget for advertising purposes. A public hearing on the tentative budget will be scheduled. The meeting includes procedural items like call to order, pledge, and adjournment.
- Approve RFP 4140RC
- Receive tentative budget for advertising
- Set public hearing on tentative budget
- Proof of publication filed
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes a $120,000 data share agreement with Vista Higher Learning for digital Spanish materials and Budget Resolution Number 9 for May 2025 budget amendments. The board will also hear public comments and receive information on a change order for Osceola Middle School building improvements. Several items, including D17.1 through D17.7, have been moved to the discussion agenda.
- C10.1: Approve a $120,000 Vista Higher Learning Special Data Share Agreement for digital Spanish 1 and 2 materials for over 3,000 students.
- C11.1: Approve Budget Resolution Number 9, which includes a $2,352,383 increase in appropriations for the Food Service special revenue fund.
- C11.2: Approve the May 2025 Financial Report, showing total expenditures of $733,741,842.25 across all funds.
- 8.1: Information item on a $243,617.99 deductive change order for Osceola Middle School building improvements to save $13,860.45 in sales tax.
- Items D17.1 through D17.7 have been moved from the consent agenda to the discussion regular agenda.
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The School Board is reviewing academic service contracts and administrative minutes. The body is deciding on funding for curriculum training and library software, while receiving notification of price increases for janitorial supplies.
- First Amendment with Savvas Learning Company, LLC for $103,000.00 for SuccessMaker professional learning
- Special Data Share Agreement with Follett Software, LLC for $225,000.00 for Destiny software
- Price increases for Bid 4103AH Janitorial and Sanitary Paper Supplies from Pyramid Paper Company
- Approval of minutes from May 13 and May 22, 2025 meetings
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board will hold an administrative briefing and work session to discuss several operational updates. The board will review the 2025-2026 Code of Student Conduct and discuss procedures for searching for a new superintendent.
- Review and public comment on the 2025-2026 Code of Student Conduct
- Discussion regarding workforce housing
- Review of self-funded health insurance and general insurance plans
- Update on sales tax projects
- Discussion of superintendent search procedures
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held a special meeting to consider an early re-entry request for a student identified as JD25-175E. The board voted unanimously to approve the student's re-entry to their base school effective August 11, 2025. The meeting was called to order and adjourned with no other business discussed.
- Approval of early re-entry request for Student JD25-175E to base school effective August 11, 2025
- Motion by Nancy Thrower, second by Allison Campbell
- Vote: 4-0 in favor (Allison Campbell, Lori Conrad, Nancy Thrower, Sarah James)
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held a special meeting on June 16, 2025, to discuss and vote on several personnel and administrative items. The board approved new job descriptions for a Director of Student Discipline and an Executive Director of K-12 Academics, as well as the proposed Central Office Staffing Plan for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, with an amendment to withdraw a contract manager position. Administrative personnel changes for the upcoming fiscal year were also approved.
- Approved new job description for Director of Student Discipline
- Approved new job description for Executive Director of K-12 Academics
- Approved Central Office Staffing Plan for 2025-2026, amended to withdraw contract manager position
- Approved administrative personnel changes (appointments, transfers, resignations, etc.) for 2025-2026
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board will hold a public hearing to adopt the 2025-2026 Student Progression Plan, which sets guidelines for student placement and promotion. The board will also recognize donations totaling over $123,000 in cash and equipment to Marion Technical College and Dr. N.H. Jones Elementary. Consent agenda items C12.1 through C19.2 are scheduled for approval, with 15 items moved to discussion.
- Public hearing to adopt the 2025-2026 Student Progression Plan
- Donations include $80,000 in trucks to Marion Technical College and a $25,000 aircraft for its Aviation program
- Adult General Education grant application for $729,237 for 2025-2026
- Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education grant application for $69,699
- Approval of minutes from April 22, April 29, and May 8, 2025 board meetings
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board will hold a work session to discuss the renewal contract for Marion Charter School, receive a 2025-2026 budget update and staffing plan, and review procedures for the superintendent search. Public comment will be allowed on each topic.
- Marion Charter School renewal contract (Ayres)
- 2025-2026 budget update and central office staffing plan
- Superintendent search procedures review and public comment
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board approved the adoption of Lexia Core5 instructional materials for Kindergarten through Third Grade ELA intervention. Each grade level adoption carries a fiscal impact of $34,650.00 from the General Fund.
- Approved Lexia Core5 ELA intervention materials for Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades
- $15,000.00 donation to Dr. N.H. Jones Elementary PTO for student resources
- $1,500.00 donation to Lake Weir High School for a baseball pitching machine
- $1,000.00 donation to Vanguard High School for senior scholarships
- $1,000.00 donation to Forest High School for senior scholarships
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board will hold a work session to discuss the superintendent search process, including a request for proposals for a search firm. They will also review the Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan for the 2025-2026 school year and the central office staffing plan. Presentations on mentoring programs and the LeadershipMCPS graduation are scheduled.
- Discussion of RFP for superintendent search firm (Item 8.1)
- Review of Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan for 2025-2026 (Item 6.1)
- Central Office Staffing Plan for 2025-2026 (Item 7.1)
- Presentation on Mentoring Programs (Item 5.1)
- LeadershipMCPS Class III Graduation (Item 4.1)
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Board of Directors of the Marion County School Board Leasing Corporation met to approve Resolution 25-05. This action authorizes a non-exclusive perpetual easement on school property to facilitate shared infrastructure and landscaping improvements.
- Approval of Resolution 25-05 for a Non-Exclusive Perpetual Easement (Project 24-102)
- Cost Sharing and Construction Cooperation Agreement with KL Winding Oaks, LLC for roadways, utilities, and infrastructure
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board will hold a public hearing and vote on establishing attendance boundaries for the new High School "CCC," which will also adjust boundaries for six existing high schools. The board will also consider approving consent agenda items and minutes from previous meetings. A public comment period is scheduled for items on the agenda.
- Public hearing and vote on rezoning attendance boundaries for new High School "CCC," affecting Belleview, Dunnellon, Forest, North Marion, Lake Weir, and West Port High Schools for the 2026-2027 school year
- Approval of consent agenda items C10.1 through C21.1, with 11 items (D24.1-D24.11) moved to discussion
- Approval of minutes from the April 3, 2025 Special School Board Meeting and Administrative Briefing and Work Session
- Information item on a $7,850,000 deductive change order for the new High School "CCC" to save approximately $444,623 in sales tax through direct material purchases
- Information item on a price increase for school cafeteria spoon and fork combo kits due to tariffs, from $11.04 to $14.42 per case
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held a special meeting on May 8, 2025, to consider student expulsions. The board voted to expel student JD25-231 for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year and through the third quarter of 2025-2026, and student JD25-246 for the same period. For student JD25-252, the board amended the recommendation and approved expulsion only for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year.
- Expulsion of student JD25-231 approved for remainder of 2024-2025 year and first three quarters of 2025-2026
- Expulsion of student JD25-246 approved for remainder of 2024-2025 year and first three quarters of 2025-2026
- Expulsion of student JD25-252 amended to remainder of 2024-2025 year only (original recommendation was through all of 2025-2026)
- All votes carried 4-0; board member Eric Cummings not present for any vote
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board will hold an administrative briefing and work session. The board will review and discuss procedures for the superintendent search, with public comment allowed. The superintendent will also provide updates on current events and concerns.
- Review, discussion, and public comment on superintendent search procedures
- Superintendent's administrative briefing on current events and concerns
- Board members' individual comments and concerns
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is voting to formalize the appointment of Dr. Danielle Brewer as Interim Superintendent and to approve her employment contract. Dr. Brewer will serve from April 29, 2025, through April 29, 2026, with a base salary of $169,333.00 plus benefits. A transition period runs through July 11, 2025, during which current Superintendent Dr. Diane V. Gullett retains operational control.
- Approve and appoint Dr. Danielle Brewer as Interim Superintendent (approved unanimously).
- Approve Interim Superintendent Employment Agreement with $169,333.00 base salary (approved unanimously).
- Public comment period with 10 registered speakers.
- Transition period: April 29 to July 11, 2025, with Dr. Gullett remaining in control.
- Meeting adjourned unanimously.
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is adjusting attendance boundaries for Liberty Middle and Howard Middle schools for the 2025-2026 school year. The board is also reviewing construction pre-qualifications and various academic contracts.
- Approval of Liberty/Howard Middle rezoning effective 2025-2026
- Public hearing for General Construction Services 2025-2026 pre-qualifications
- $51,000 amendment for Classic Learning Initiatives, LLC for CLT digital exams
- $30,000 donation to Marion Technical College from Voices for Children of North Central Florida, Inc.
- $20,000 donation to West Port High School from Project Lead the Way, Inc.
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board will hold a work session to review and discuss proposed start/stop bell times for the 2025-2026 school year, the student progression plan, recommended adoption of instructional materials, annual reports from charter schools, a financial update, and results of the interim superintendent search. Public comment will be allowed on each work session topic after formal presentations.
- Proposed 2025-2026 school start/stop bell times (Ostanik)
- Student progression plan for 2025-2026 (Brewer)
- Recommended adoption of instructional materials (Riedl/Hughes)
- Annual reports by charter schools (Ayres)
- 2024-2025 financial update (Boston-Ellis)
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is meeting to approve a consent agenda covering items C10.1 through C18.2, with three items (D21.1, D21.2, D21.3) moved to discussion. Key consent items include approving up to $700 in travel expenses for board members to attend Marion Day at the Capital and a $50,000 second amendment with Certification Partners, LLC for digital tool practice materials and certification tests for middle school CTE students.
- Approval of $700 in travel expenses for School Board Members to attend Marion Day at the Capital (item C10.1)
- Second Amendment to Special Data Share Agreement with Certification Partners, LLC for $50,000 to provide digital tool certifications for ~3,450 middle school students (item C12.1)
- Deductive change order of $3,182.52 to close out the covered swimming pool pavilion project at Hillcrest School (item 8.1)
- Deductive change order of $246,492.14 for transformer replacement at Fort McCoy School, saving ~$14,023 in sales tax (item 8.2)
- Four residents have submitted requests to address the board (item 7.1)
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The School Board held a special meeting to review and vote on the expulsion of five students for violations of the Code of Student Conduct. The board decided on varying terms of expulsion and the provision of alternative educational services.
- Expulsion of Student JD25-192 for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year
- Expulsion of Student JD25-206 for the remainder of 2024-2025, with virtual learning for the first three quarters of 2025-2026
- Expulsion of Student JD25-207 for the remainder of 2024-2025, with early re-entry in the first quarter of 2025-2026
- Expulsion of Student JD25-213 for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year
- Expulsion of Student JD25-188E with off-campus virtual learning for the remainder of 2024-2025 and the first three quarters of 2025-2026
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board will hold a work session to discuss and receive public comment on several items, including the summer school staffing plan, naming of two new elementary schools, and rezoning for Liberty and Howard middle schools and a new high school. The board will also review the annual investment performance report, a charter school renewal application, and procedures for the superintendent search. An item on start-stop bell times for 2025-2026 has been withdrawn from the agenda.
- Rule development for Liberty Middle/Howard Middle rezoning
- Rule development for High School 'CCC' rezoning
- Naming of Elementary Schools 'W' and 'X'
- Marion Charter School renewal application
- Superintendent search procedures
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board will consider approving a $60,000 amendment to a contract with The Cypress Initiative, Inc. for evidence-based mentoring interventions. The board will also recognize donations totaling over $10,000 in cash and equipment to local schools. Several residents are scheduled to address the board during the public comment period.
- First Amendment with The Cypress Initiative, Inc. increasing contract from $60,000 to $120,000 for mental health mentoring through June 30, 2026
- Donations recognized: 8 Lenovo laptops ($4,000) to Reddick-Collier Elementary, scorers' table ($4,000) to Dunnellon Middle, $1,000 each to Dunnellon High and North Marion High
- Design Services Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Selection Process Manual presented for board information
- Perpetual non-exclusive easements for power company access at new Central Warehouse and Osceola Middle School gymnasium projects
- Six residents have submitted requests to address the board
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board will hold a special work session to review and discuss procedures for the superintendent search. The meeting includes an administrative briefing from the superintendent and public comment on the search process. Board members will also share individual comments and concerns.
- Review and discussion of superintendent search procedures
- Public comment allowed on the superintendent search topic
- Superintendent's administrative briefing on current events/concerns
- Proof of publication for the meeting
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The School Board will hold an administrative briefing and work session to discuss several operational updates. The board will review School Resource Officer (SRO) contracts and athletic facility prioritizations.
- Review and discussion of SRO Contracts
- MTC Radiography Program update
- Discussion on Athletic Facility Prioritizations/Preferences
- Superintendent's Administrative Briefing
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is reviewing reports on construction change orders for New Elementary School "X" and Marion Technical College. These deductive changes allow the district to save on sales tax through direct material purchases.
- Deductive change order of $188,865.79 for New Elementary School "X" (Project 24-102)
- Deductive change order of $362,836.47 for Marion Technical College Aviation and Diesel/Auto Mechanic Program Building (Project 24-110)
- Estimated sales tax savings of $10,415.87 for New Elementary School "X"
- Estimated sales tax savings of $20,891.69 for Marion Technical College project
- Approval of meeting minutes from January 28, February 6, February 11, and February 20, 2025
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The School Board will vote on rezoning the Shady Hollow area to adjust attendance boundaries for Saddlewood and Dr. N.H. Jones Elementary, effective for the 2025-2026 school year. The board also will recognize donations, approve minutes, and hear public comments. Several construction change orders are reported for information, including a $1.1 million deductive change for New Elementary School "W" that saves $60,426 in sales tax.
- Public hearing and vote on elementary rezoning for the Shady Hollow area, adjusting boundaries for Saddlewood and Dr. N.H. Jones Elementary
- Donation of $1,000 from Crouch Realty, LLC to Dunnellon High School Robotics Club
- Deductive change order of $1,096,542.68 for New Elementary School "W" equipment procurement, saving $60,426.54 in sales tax
- Deductive change order of $44,994.62 for new Aviation and Diesel/Auto Mechanic building at Marion Technical College
- Deductive change order of $147,500.00 for Kitchen HVAC upgrade at Belleview Middle School
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board will hold a special administrative briefing and work session. The main item is a presentation and discussion on board-requested utilization and rezoning, with public comment allowed. The meeting also includes a superintendent's briefing and board member comments.
- Review, discussion, and public comment on Board Requested Utilization & Rezoning
- Superintendent's update on current events and concerns
- Board members share individual comments and concerns
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held a special meeting to address student expulsions. The board voted to expel student JD25-158 with off-campus virtual learning for the rest of the 2024-2025 school year and the first two quarters of the 2025-2026 school year.
- Expulsion of Student JD25-158 with Off Campus Virtual Learning
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session to receive updates from the Superintendent. The meeting includes a presentation and public comment period regarding internal audits conducted by RSM.
- Review of Employee Recruiting and Onboarding Internal Audit Report
- Review of Purchasing and Procurement Compliance Internal Audit Report
- Discussion of the FY2024-25 Proposed Internal Audit Plan
- Review of FY25 External and Internal Penetration Test results
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board will recognize over $60,000 in donations to schools and programs, including $10,000 for automotive scholarships and $5,845 for HVAC training tools. The board will also receive information on three construction change orders that reduce contract amounts by a total of over $1.2 million, saving the district roughly $69,500 in sales tax. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and the consent agenda.
- $10,000 donation from BMW/VW/Porsche of Ocala and Gettel Toyota for automotive student scholarships at Marion Technical College
- $5,845 donation from Johnstone Supply for HVAC training tools at Marion Technical College
- Deductive change order saving $20,724 in sales tax on new Elementary School 'X' construction
- Deductive change order saving $48,772 in sales tax on Dunnellon Elementary HVAC upgrades
- Deductive change order saving $48,772 in sales tax on Osceola Middle School new gymnasium
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The School Board of Marion County will hold a work session to discuss and receive public comment on the bus fleet status, academic corrective action plans for Ocali Charter High School and McIntosh Area School, and an update on the Wyomina Park Elementary year-round pilot program. The meeting includes administrative remarks and board member comments.
- Bus fleet update presentation and discussion.
- Charter School Academic Corrective Action Plan for Ocali Charter High School.
- Charter School Academic Corrective Action Plan for McIntosh Area School.
- Wyomina Park Elementary Year-Round Pilot Update.
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Board of Directors of the Marion County School Board Leasing Corporation is meeting to consider Resolution 25-02, which would amend the projects financed by the Certificates of Participation, Series 2024. If approved, the resolution would remove budgets for three school wings (Horizon Academy, Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary, and Marion Oaks Elementary) to offset increased costs for High School "CCC" (SouthWest High School). The board will also vote on adjournment.
- Resolution 25-02 authorizes shifting funds from three school wings to increase the scope and budget of High School "CCC" (SouthWest High School).
- The Certificates of Participation, Series 2024, were issued on April 24, 2024.
- The meeting is a special session of the Leasing Corporation, not the regular School Board.
- Vote on Resolution 25-02 passed 4-1 (Nancy Thrower opposed).
- Proof of publication for the meeting is included as a file attachment.
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board approved the consent agenda (items C10.1-C16.1) and minutes from prior meetings, and heard from 19 members of the public. The board also received information on four construction change orders that reduced contract amounts and saved sales tax on school projects.
- 19 individuals signed up to address the board on agenda items or school operations
- Deductive change order of $185,315.10 for New Elementary School 'W' saves $10,583.87 in sales tax
- Deductive change order of $895,339.90 for Liberty Middle School addition saves $53,770.39 in sales tax
- Deductive change order of $609,662.41 for New Elementary School 'X' saves $34,050.04 in sales tax
- Change order for HVAC system at Fessenden Elementary School gymnasium was reported as information
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The School Board is meeting for an administrative briefing and work session to review updates and reports. The session includes presentations on the district's strategic plan, compliance inspections, and rezoning.
- Strategic Plan Goal Five Update
- Compliance Inspections Report
- Rezoning Update
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board will vote on the consent agenda, which includes items C11.1 through C21.1, with several items moved to the discussion agenda. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and recognize donations totaling over $12,000 to various schools.
- Consent agenda vote: items C11.1-C21.1, except D24.1-D24.8 and C11.1 moved to discussion
- Donations recognized: $6,000 to Marion Technical College for scholarships, $2,622.45 to West Port High School for lanyards and ID badges
- Approval of minutes from seven prior meetings (Nov 12, Nov 19, Nov 21, Dec 10, Dec 12, 2024)
- Recognition of student and staff achievements (no specific names listed in agenda)
- Proof of publication filed for public notice requirements
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board will hold a work session to discuss and receive public comment on the proposed school-level staffing ratios for the 2025-2026 school year and on student discipline. The board will also receive an update on Strategic Plan Goal Four. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.
- Review of draft School Level Staffing Plan 2025-2026
- Presentation and discussion on student discipline
- Update on Strategic Plan Goal Four (Boston-Ellis)
- Superintendent's administrative briefing on current events
- Public comment allowed after each work session topic