Sumter District Schools public meetings in 2020
5 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board approved a consent agenda covering October 2020 financials, personnel changes, and volunteer approvals. The board also finalized 15 revisions to board rules and policies following public input. Additionally, the board adopted a resolution supporting the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity's efforts to expand reliable high-speed internet access statewide.
- Adoption of 15 Board Rule/Policy revisions (e.g., Policies 0141.2, 2215, 5780) following public input
- Resolution supporting affordable and reliable high-speed internet throughout Florida (HB 969)
- Approval of October 2020 Payment of Bills and Financial Statement
- Approval of personnel resignations, terminations, reassignments, and appointments
- Approval of volunteer applicants for the 2020-2021 school year
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board held its regular meeting, starting with a reception and swearing-in of a new member, followed by reorganization including electing a chairman and vice-chairman. The board approved the consent agenda, which included financial statements, personnel changes, and volunteer approvals, and took action on facilities, finance, and personnel items.
- Approved final Change Order No. 005 for South Sumter High Stadium Improvements, decreasing the Guaranteed Maximum Price by $52,655.24 (refund of unused contingency).
- Approved annexation of the County Administration property (2680 W. C-476, Bushnell) into the City of Bushnell for water/sewer connection.
- Approved 2019-2020 audit report for The Villages Charter School Inc.
- Approved new job descriptions for Assistant Chief, Transportation and Mechanic and Inventory Supervisor.
- Approved $1,679.00 for a Chamber of Commerce Guide 2021 board advertisement.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board is meeting to approve the agenda, consent agenda, and several action items. Key decisions include adopting board policy changes, approving contracts and grants, and personnel actions. The board also approved a $2.18 million Title I grant application for the 2020-2021 school year.
- Approved $2,183,060 Title I Part A grant application for disadvantaged students
- Approved $13,000 in teacher stipends for COVID-19 training (52 teachers at $250 each)
- Approved $4,671.87 contract for Z-Space program at Williams Elementary
- Adopted policy changes (1030, 4162, 6107, 7440.03) after public hearing
- Approved consent agenda including June 2020 bills and personnel actions
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The School Board met to approve several items including curriculum software contracts and staff allocations. The board also voted to dissolve the Small Project Architect contract with JSA Architects, P.A. due to business closure.
- Dissolution of Small Project Architect contract with JSA Architects, P.A.
- $165,445.24 contract for Curriculum Associates
- $17,320.34 contract for Explore Learning - Reflex & Gizmos
- $7,891.40 contract for I-Station 2020-2021
- $8,000.00 agreement with Seminole County School Board (ECTAC)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board met partially remotely on April 21, 2020, approving a consent agenda and several action items. Key approvals included a $312,150 renewal of the school resource officer agreement with the county, a change order decreasing the South Sumter High School stadium project cost by $172,300, and a two-year student insurance renewal. The board also adopted the 2020-2024 transition plan and staffing allocations for the 2020-21 school year.
- Approved renewal of the School Resource Officers/Safe Schools Agreement with the Board of County Commissioners for $312,150 (budget source 03170).
- Approved Change Order No. 001 for South Sumter High School Stadium Improvements, decreasing the contract sum from $1,873,402 to $1,701,102 via an owner direct purchase to Musco Sports Lighting.
- Approved a two-year renewal of student and extracurricular insurance through School Insurance of Florida, with an estimated cost of $58,000 (budget source 90230).
- Approved 2019-2020 Budget Amendments #36-40 for March 2020.
- Approved staffing allocations for the 2020-21 school year and the 2020-2024 Transition Plan.