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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
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   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)",
   "headline": "School board to approve minutes and hear donation recognitions at June 23 meeting",
   "summary": "The Marion County School Board will conduct procedural items including approving meeting minutes from May 2026 and recognizing a $2,000 donation to Dunnellon Elementary School. The board will also receive information on four construction change orders totaling deductive adjustments across school projects.",
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   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)",
   "headline": "Marion County School Board to review audits and insurance in work session",
   "summary": "The School Board will hold an administrative briefing and work session to review several financial and operational reports. The session includes presentations on audits, insurance, and student progress monitoring.",
   "agenda_url": "https://marionschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/45926/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)",
   "headline": "School board approves agenda and minutes, reviews construction change orders",
   "summary": "The Marion County School Board met on June 9, 2026, at 1614 E Fort King Street, Ocala. The meeting included procedural items such as approving the agenda and minutes, recognizing donations, and reviewing construction change orders for multiple school projects. No major decisions were made beyond routine approvals and updates.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://marionschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=49"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)",
   "headline": "School board reviews health plan and staffing options in work session",
   "summary": "The Marion County School Board holds an administrative briefing and work session to receive updates from the superintendent and review two major topics: the 2027 self-funded health plan options and the 2026–2027 Central Office staffing plan. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and public comment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://marionschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/3899/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://marionschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=50"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)",
   "headline": "School board approves agenda, minutes, and construction change orders",
   "summary": "The Marion County School Board meets to approve the meeting agenda, minutes from prior meetings, and construction change orders for two school projects. The board also recognizes donations totaling $10,215 and schedules a June 23 public hearing for policy updates.",
   "agenda_url": "https://marionschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/5018/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://marionschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=51"
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   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)",
   "headline": "Board approves early return for seven expelled students effective August 10",
   "summary": "The Marion County School Board held a special meeting to decide on early re-entry requests for seven expelled students. All seven requests were approved, allowing the students to return to their base schools on August 10, 2026, contingent on signing a District Behavior Contract for the first quarter of the 2026-2027 school year.",
   "agenda_url": "https://marionschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/4815/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://marionschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=53"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://marionschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/4721/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://marionschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=52"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://marionschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/6699/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://marionschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=54"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-07",
   "body": "School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)",
   "headline": "School Board reviews strategic plan and charter school updates in Ocala",
   "summary": "The Marion County School Board holds an Administrative Briefing and Work Session to receive updates from the superintendent, review the district’s strategic plan, and hear annual presentations from charter schools. No formal decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://marionschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/5159/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://marionschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=55"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://marionschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/6048/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://marionschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=56"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)",
   "headline": "Marion County School Board to review NEOLA policy updates",
   "summary": "The School Board will hold a special administrative briefing and work session. The meeting includes a presentation for the review and discussion of NEOLA policies.",
   "agenda_url": "https://marionschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/6086/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://marionschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=57"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-16",
   "body": "School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://marionschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/6191/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://marionschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=58"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-16",
   "body": "School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)",
   "headline": "School board approves $3M summer staffing plan for 2026 programs",
   "summary": "The Marion County School Board held a special meeting to approve routine procedural items and a $3 million summer school staffing plan. The board also provided opportunities for public comment and discussed board member and superintendent updates.",
   "agenda_url": "https://marionschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/6241/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://marionschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=59"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://marionschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/7355/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://marionschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=60"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-02",
   "body": "School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://marionschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/6738/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://marionschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=61"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-31",
   "body": "School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)",
   "headline": "Marion County School Board holds administrative briefing and policy review session",
   "summary": "The Marion County School Board convened a special administrative briefing and work session to review updates and policies. The meeting included procedural items, a superintendent's briefing, and a presentation on NEOLA policies with public comment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://marionschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/6754/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://marionschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=62"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-24",
   "body": "School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://marionschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/7323/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://marionschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=63"
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-10",
   "body": "School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)",
   "headline": "School Board reports deductive change orders for multiple school construction projects",
   "summary": "The Marion County School Board is reviewing several deductive change orders for school construction and security projects. These actions primarily involve returning funds to the district to save on sales tax through owner direct purchases or closing out unused project funds.",
   "agenda_url": "https://marionschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/7572/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://marionschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=64"
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-05",
   "body": "School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)",
   "headline": "School Board reviews athletics, student conduct, and facilities updates",
   "summary": "The Marion County School Board holds an administrative briefing and work session to receive updates on district operations. Items include a booster stadium and athletics update, proposed changes to the 2026–2027 Code of Student Conduct, and facility project reports for all five districts. No formal decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://marionschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/7474/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://marionschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=65"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-24",
   "body": "School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)",
   "headline": "School board approves donations and reviews class-size compliance plan",
   "summary": "The Marion County School Board met to approve routine items including agenda approval, minutes, and donations totaling $12,551.77. They also received updates on construction change orders and reviewed the 2025–2026 class-size reduction compliance plan for 17 schools.",
   "agenda_url": "https://marionschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/8174/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://marionschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=66"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-24",
   "body": "School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)",
   "headline": "Board approves perpetual easement for South Marion High School water line access",
   "summary": "The Marion County School Board’s Leasing Corporation met to vote on a non-exclusive perpetual easement for a water line serving the South Marion High School (formerly CCC). The board also adjourned the meeting procedurally. No fiscal impact was reported for the easement action.",
   "agenda_url": "https://marionschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/7592/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://marionschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=67"
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-19",
   "body": "School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)",
   "headline": "School Board to discuss 80th Ave traffic signal and attendance boundaries",
   "summary": "The Marion County School Board will hold an administrative briefing and work session to review specific infrastructure and district planning items. The board will discuss a right-of-way agreement for traffic signals and review school attendance boundaries.",
   "agenda_url": "https://marionschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/7606/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://marionschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=68"
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-19",
   "body": "School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)",
   "headline": "School board votes to expel four students for remainder of 2025-2026 and first two quarters of 2026-2027",
   "summary": "The Marion County School Board held a special meeting to decide on expulsions for four students. Three board members voted to approve each expulsion, with one member absent for one vote. The expulsions include educational services and follow district policy.",
   "agenda_url": "https://marionschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/7612/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://marionschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=69"
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-10",
   "body": "School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)",
   "headline": "School board approves minutes and minor contract change order",
   "summary": "The Marion County School Board held a regular meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and a small contract change order. No substantive policy decisions or major expenditures were discussed or decided.",
   "agenda_url": "https://marionschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/7898/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://marionschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=70"
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-05",
   "body": "School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)",
   "headline": "School Board holds work session with public input on key topics",
   "summary": "The Marion County School Board is holding an Administrative Briefing and Work Session to discuss updates from the superintendent, review the superintendent's contract, and examine proposed changes to school residence areas. The meeting includes procedural items, public comment periods, and presentations, but no formal decisions are listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://marionschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/7926/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://marionschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=71"
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