Sumter District Schools public meetings in 2023
20 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing to consider adopting new K-12 social studies instructional materials, followed by a vote. The board will also approve a consent agenda covering routine financial reports, personnel actions, and other administrative items.
- Public hearing and vote on adopting Social Studies instructional materials for K-5, 6-8, and high school (McGraw Hill, National Geographic Learning/Cengage)
- Approval of October 2023 payment of bills and investment accounts
- Approval of October 2023 financial statement
- Personnel actions: resignations, appointments, transfers, leave of absence, and substitute bus driver positions
- Approval of volunteer list for multiple schools
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board held its annual organizational meeting, electing a chairman and vice-chairman, and approving the 2024 meeting schedule. The board also approved a consent agenda covering routine financial reports, personnel actions, and other administrative items.
- Elected chairman and vice-chairman for the board
- Approved 2024 school board meeting calendar with dates in Bushnell and Wildwood
- Approved payment of bills and investment accounts for September 2023
- Approved financial statement for September 2023
- Approved personnel actions including resignations, appointments, and leaves of absence
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board held its regular meeting on October 17, 2023, approving the consent agenda as recommended by the superintendent. The agenda included routine items such as financial statements, personnel appointments and resignations, facility use agreements, and a public hearing for final adoption of board policy revisions. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved payment of bills and investment accounts for August 2023 and financial statements for July and August 2023
- Approved personnel actions including resignations, appointments, and transfers (e.g., teachers, paraprofessionals, custodians)
- Approved facility use agreements for Kona Ice, Webster Cemetery Assoc, WIS Homecoming Dance, and others
- Held public hearing for final adoption of board policies (e.g., 0144 Term, 1120 Employment of Administrators)
- Approved volunteer list and special attendance requests
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board held its regular meeting on October 3, 2023, approving the consent agenda and several action items. The board accepted resignations, made appointments and transfers, approved volunteer lists, and authorized out-of-county travel for board members to conferences. It also approved contracts for Sumter Virtual School teachers and an administrative law judge agreement.
- Approved consent agenda including resignations/terminations, appointments/transfers, and substitute bus driver hires
- Approved out-of-county travel for board members to FSBA/FADSS conference in Tampa (Nov 28-Dec 1, 2023) and FSBA Day in Legislature in Tallahassee (Jan 17-18, 2024)
- Approved contracts for Sumter Virtual School teachers J. Waller and T. Turner, with pay of $150 per .5 credit completion (max $200)
- Approved administrative law judge agreement not to exceed $200 per hour
- Approved resolution in memory of former employee Varian Thomas
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board met on September 19, 2023, and approved a consent agenda that included personnel actions, volunteer approvals, facility use agreements, and meeting minutes. The board also approved several contracts, including a $14,718 agreement for the EdGraph Data Management Platform and an agreement with AMN Allied Services LLC for ESE services.
- Approved $14,718 contract for EdGraph Data Management Platform
- Approved AMN Allied Services LLC agreement (IDEA and General Fund)
- Approved facility use agreements for Kona Ice, Sumter Co. 4H, Pop Warner, and Raiders 18UM
- Approved list of volunteers for 2023-2024 school year
- Approved personnel appointments, resignations, and transfers
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board held a workshop to discuss the 2023 update to its 2021-2025 Strategic Plan, with an opportunity for public input. The meeting included procedural items (call to order, prayer, flag salute) and concluded with adjournment. No formal decisions were made; the strategic plan update was presented as an information item.
- Strategic Plan Update 2023 with Public Input (presented by Dana P. Williams, Senior Director of Human Resources)
- 2021-2025 Strategic Plan Updated August 2023.pdf attachment
- Strategic Planning Update Agenda September 2023.pdf attachment
- Motion to adjourn approved (motion by Brett Sherman, second by Russell Hogan)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board held a regular meeting on September 5, 2023, approving the consent agenda and several action items. Key decisions included adopting the 2023-2024 Student Progression Plan, setting the millage rate via Resolution 24-03, and approving numerous personnel actions and volunteer lists.
- Adopted Resolution 24-03 determining revenues and millages for 2023-2024
- Approved 2023-2024 Student Progression Plan after public hearing
- Approved payment of bills and investment accounts for July 2023
- Approved list of resignations, leaves, appointments, and transfers
- Approved volunteer list for 2023-2024 school year
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board held a regular meeting on August 15, 2023, and approved the consent agenda as recommended by the Superintendent. The consent agenda included personnel actions such as resignations, appointments, transfers, and leaves of absence, as well as volunteer approvals and facility use agreements. The board also approved the meeting minutes from August 1, 2023.
- Approved resignations/terminations for 13 employees, including teachers, bus drivers, and food service staff
- Approved appointments/transfers for over 40 personnel, including teachers, paraprofessionals, and custodians
- Approved a leave of absence for Lisa Ochoa, custodian at SPA, from 8/28/23 to 12/22/23
- Approved facility use agreements for Kona Ice at Bushnell Elementary School for events like Meet the Teacher and Open House
- Approved volunteer list for 2023-2024 school year
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board held a regular meeting on August 1, 2023, adopting the tentative millage rate and tentative budget for fiscal year 2023-2024, and setting a final budget hearing for September 5, 2023. The board also approved a consent agenda that included personnel actions, vehicle purchases outside state contract, and other routine items. The meeting included procedural items like the call to order, prayer, and flag salute.
- Adopted Resolution #24-01 setting tentative millage rate for FY 2023-24 (approved 4-1, David A Williams dissenting)
- Adopted Resolution #24-02 adopting tentative budget for FY 2023-24 (approved 4-1, David A Williams dissenting)
- Approved vehicle purchases outside state contract up to $150,000 until June 30, 2024
- Approved personnel appointments, transfers, resignations, and terminations
- Approved $3,250 membership in Small School District Council Consortium
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board held a workshop to discuss the 2023-2024 work budget, the Code of Student Conduct and discipline matrix, the Student Progression Plan, and a 5-year facilities work plan. These items were presented for information and discussion, not final action. The meeting opened with procedural items and adjourned after the workshop.
- 2023-2024 work budget presented by Finance Coordinator Lindsey Watson
- Code of Student Conduct and discipline matrix for 2023-2024 discussed
- Student Progression Plan working draft for 2023-2024 reviewed
- 5-year facilities work plan presented by Director Eric Suber
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board held a regular meeting on July 24, 2023, approving the agenda and consent agenda as recommended by the Superintendent. The consent agenda included routine financial approvals and a large number of personnel actions, such as resignations, appointments, transfers, and leaves of absence. The meeting was largely procedural, with no major policy discussions or public hearings.
- Approved payment of bills for June 2023
- Approved financial statement for May 2023
- Approved list of resignations/terminations (over 30 employees)
- Approved list of appointments/transfers (over 50 employees)
- Approved leave of absence requests
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board held its regular meeting on June 20, 2023, and voted to approve the agenda and consent agenda as recommended by the Superintendent. The consent agenda included routine items such as payment of bills for May 2023, the April 2023 financial statement, and numerous personnel actions (resignations, appointments, transfers, leaves of absence). The board also removed three items from the agenda (Resolution for Track & Field, Final Change Order for Gymnasium Floors, Revenue Anticipation Note) and added several others.
- Approved payment of bills for May 2023 and financial statement for April 2023
- Accepted resignations/terminations of over 50 employees, including teachers, paraprofessionals, and custodians
- Approved appointments/transfers for numerous staff, including summer paint crew positions
- Approved after-school instruction appointments for summer programs at multiple schools
- Removed items from agenda: Resolution for Track & Field, Final Change Order for Gymnasium Floors, Revenue Anticipation Note
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board held its regular meeting on May 16, 2023, approving the agenda and consent agenda as recommended by the superintendent. The consent agenda included routine financial approvals (April 2023 bills, March 2023 financial statement) and a large number of personnel actions: resignations, leaves of absence, reassignments, appointments, and summer program hires. The board also approved additional items added to the agenda, such as after-school instruction appointments and substitute positions.
- Approved payment of bills for April 2023 and financial statement for March 2023
- Approved resignations/terminations of 13 employees, including teachers, paraprofessionals, and a nurse
- Approved appointments/transfers, including 4 transfers and numerous summer paint crew hires (temporary, June 5–July 27, 2023)
- Approved after-school instruction appointments for summer camps and programs at multiple schools
- Approved substitute positions for food service and custodial roles
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board held its regular meeting on April 18, 2023, approving the agenda and consent agenda as recommended by the superintendent. The consent agenda included numerous personnel actions such as resignations, appointments, transfers, and leave requests, as well as approvals for summer program staffing, facility use agreements, and board travel. The board also recognized student achievement and approved resolutions for a CTE scholar and Teacher Appreciation Week.
- Approved resignations/terminations including Amy Guarino (custodian, WWES) and Judy Spiegel (food service, SSHS, retirement)
- Approved appointments/transfers including Amy Guarino as Plant Manager at WIS and several paraprofessional hires
- Approved after-school instruction appointments for summer camps at multiple schools
- Approved facility use agreements for Sumter County 4H, Kona Ice, The Krispy Rooster, and Wildwood Middle High volleyball
- Approved board member out-of-county travel to FSBA Annual Summer Conference in Tampa (June 7-9, 2023)
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The Sumter County School Board held a workshop to review the budget and a five-year financial plan for 2023-2024, presented by the Supervisor of Finance. The meeting was procedural, with no votes on the budget itself, and adjourned after the presentation.
- Budget presentation by Lindsey Watson, Supervisor of Finance
- Five-year plan for 2023-2024 discussed
- Workshop held at 2680 W CR 476, Bushnell, FL
- Adjournment motion approved unanimously
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board met on April 11, 2023, and approved the consent agenda as recommended by the superintendent. The agenda included routine items such as payment of bills for March 2023, a financial statement for February 2023, and numerous personnel actions including resignations, appointments, transfers, and leaves of absence. Two items were removed from the agenda: overnight travel for SSHS Commissioner's Academic Challenge and a Curriculum Associates agreement.
- Approved payment of bills for March 2023
- Approved financial statement for February 2023
- Approved list of resignations and terminations, including 13 voluntary resignations and 7 retirements
- Approved personnel transfers and appointments, including 17 transfers to Wildwood Elementary School (WIS) effective July 1, 2023
- Approved additional clerk hours for summer scanning of student records
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board held its regular meeting on February 21, 2023, approving the consent agenda as recommended by the Superintendent. The consent agenda included routine items such as payment of bills for January 2023, the December 2022 financial statement, and a large number of personnel actions (resignations, appointments, transfers, leaves, and substitutes). The board also approved volunteer lists, school board meeting minutes, and vehicle purchases outside state contract.
- Approved payment of bills for January 2023
- Approved December 2022 financial statement
- Approved multiple personnel actions including resignations, appointments, transfers, and leaves
- Approved volunteer list for 2022-2023 school year
- Approved vehicle purchases outside state contract
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board is holding a workshop to discuss student growth in the Wildwood area, focusing on current campus capacity and potential solutions to add seats at Wildwood Elementary School and Wildwood Middle High. The agenda includes procedural items and a presentation by Assistant Superintendent Debbie Moffitt.
- Discussion of Wildwood student growth and campus capacity
- Potential solutions for additional student seats at Wildwood Elementary and Wildwood Middle High
- Presentation by Assistant Superintendent Debbie Moffitt
- Workshop held at Sumter P.R.E.P. Academy, 200 Cleveland Avenue, Wildwood, FL
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board met on February 7, 2023, and approved the agenda and consent agenda as recommended by the superintendent. The consent agenda included routine personnel actions such as resignations, leave requests, appointments, and volunteer approvals, as well as a job description revision. No major policy changes or public hearings were on the agenda.
- Approved payment of bills for December 2022
- Approved 16 resignations/terminations, including teachers, paraprofessionals, and custodians
- Approved 4 leave of absence requests
- Approved 27 appointments/transfers, including teachers, bus drivers, and custodians
- Approved volunteer list for 2022-2023 school year
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board met on January 17, 2023, and voted to approve the agenda and the consent agenda as recommended by the superintendent. The consent agenda included routine items such as payment of bills for November 2022, financial statements for October and November 2022, and approval of meeting minutes. It also included personnel actions: resignations/terminations, leaves of absence, appointments/transfers, supplements, out-of-field teacher designations, and volunteer approvals. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved payment of bills for November 2022
- Approved financial statements for October and November 2022
- Approved 19 resignations/terminations and 5 leaves of absence
- Approved 22 appointments/transfers and 1 transfer
- Approved volunteer list for 2022-2023 school year