Sumter District Schools public meetings in 2024
23 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board approved a consent agenda including personnel changes, financial reports, and volunteer approvals. The board also authorized the superintendent to approve a Guaranteed Maximum Price for the WMHS turf field installation and approved a dual enrollment agreement with Lake Sumter State College at $71.98 per credit hour.
- Approved superintendent authority to set Guaranteed Maximum Price for WMHS turf field installation
- Approved 2025-26 Early College Program Dual Enrollment agreement with Lake Sumter State College at $71.98 per credit hour
- Approved 2025 Florida Prepaid District Superintendent Agreement for 2-Year College Plan
- Approved October 2024 payment of bills and investment account report
- Approved personnel appointments, resignations, and transfers including 12 new hires and 11 resignations/terminations
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board will hold its annual reorganization meeting, including swearing in three newly elected members (Logan W. Brown, Brett Sherman, Russell Hogan) and electing a chair and vice-chair. The board will also adopt the 2025 meeting calendar and approve a consent agenda covering personnel changes, financial reports, and volunteer approvals.
- Swearing in of new board members Logan W. Brown, Brett Sherman, and Russell Hogan
- Election of Sally Moss as Chair and David A. Williams as Vice-Chair
- Approval of 2025 regular meeting schedule (18 dates, alternating between Bushnell and Wildwood)
- Consent agenda includes 13 personnel resignations/terminations and 15 new appointments/transfers
- Approval of September 2024 financial statement and payment of bills report
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board approved a consent agenda including resignations, appointments, and leave requests, and recognized schools and students for academic achievement. The board also adopted resolutions honoring former employees and Superintendent Richard A. Shirley, who is retiring after 28 years in the role.
- Approved resignations/terminations including Superintendent Richard Shirley (retirement effective Nov. 18, 2024) and several teachers and staff
- Approved appointments including Logan Brown as Administrator on Special Assignment and multiple teacher hires
- Recognized Bushnell Elementary, Lake Panasoffkee Elementary, Wildwood Elementary, and South Sumter Middle School for 'A' status in 2024
- Adopted resolutions in memory of former employees Annette Sowell and Mark Ogilvie
- Approved facility use agreements for Kona Ice and Travelin' Tom's Coffee at multiple schools
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
This agenda is purely procedural. The regular Sumter County School Board meeting originally scheduled for October 15, 2024, has been rescheduled to October 22, 2024, due to issues from Hurricane Milton. The board reception and board meeting were both moved to the new date. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed for the original date.
- Regular meeting rescheduled from October 15 to October 22, 2024
- Board reception and meeting moved due to Hurricane Milton issues
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board approved a consent agenda including personnel appointments, resignations, and leave requests, as well as financial reports and facility use agreements. A public hearing was held for final adoption of revisions to numerous board policies. The board also approved out-of-county travel for members to attend a state conference.
- Approved payment of bills and investment account report for August 2024
- Approved resignations/terminations of 5 staff members and appointments/transfers of 11 staff members
- Approved final adoption of revisions to 40+ board policies covering instruction, ethics, student discipline, and more
- Approved out-of-county travel for board members to FSBA/FADSS conference in Tampa, Dec 3-6, 2024
- Approved facility use agreements for Kona Ice at South Sumter Middle and Wildwood Middle High schools
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board held its regular meeting on September 17, 2024, at Wildwood Intermediate School. The board voted to approve the agenda and the consent agenda as recommended by the superintendent. The consent agenda included approval of the July 2024 payment of bills and investment account report, personnel actions (resignations, leaves, reassignments, appointments, and DROP extensions), a list of volunteers for the 2024-2025 school year, and facility use agreements. All items were approved unanimously.
- Approved 2024-2025 Payment of Bills and Investment Account Report for July 2024
- Approved personnel actions: resignations, leaves of absence, reassignments, appointments, and DROP extensions
- Approved list of volunteers for 2024-2025 school year
- Approved facility use agreements for events at various schools
- Approved minutes from September 3, 2024 regular meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board held a regular meeting on September 3, 2024. The board adopted the final budget and millage rate for fiscal year 2024-2025 after public hearings. It also approved a consent agenda including personnel actions, volunteer approvals, and facility use agreements.
- Adopted Resolution 25-03 determining revenues and millages levied for 2024-2025
- Adopted Resolution 25-04 adopting the final budget for fiscal year 2024-2025
- Approved the 2024-2025 Student Progression Plan after a public hearing
- Approved personnel actions including resignations, appointments, and leave of absence
- Approved a list of volunteer applicants for the 2024-2025 school year
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board met on August 21, 2024, and approved a consent agenda covering personnel actions, volunteer approvals, facility use agreements, and a resolution to participate in the Small School District Council Consortium for $3,250. The meeting included routine procedural items such as call to order, prayer, and flag salute.
- Approved $3,250 membership fee for Small School District Council Consortium (SSDCC)
- Approved resignations/terminations of 12 employees including teachers, paraprofessionals, and bus drivers
- Approved appointments/transfers of 35+ personnel including teachers, custodians, and bus drivers
- Approved facility use agreements for Kona Ice, Travelin' Tom's, and Pop Warner Football at multiple schools
- Approved list of 80+ volunteers for the 2024-2025 school year
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board will hold a workshop to discuss the 2024 Strategic Plan Update and gather public input. The meeting includes procedural items like call to order, prayer, and flag salute, followed by the main informational session. The board will then adjourn.
- 2024 Strategic Plan Update with Public Input presented by Dana P. Williams, Senior Director of Human Resources
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board held a regular meeting on July 30, 2024, where it approved the tentative millage rate and budget for fiscal year 2024-25, set a final budget hearing for September 3, 2024, and approved several contracts and personnel actions. The board also voted to move the August 20, 2024 meeting to August 21, 2024.
- Adopted Resolution #25-01 setting tentative millage rate for 2024-25
- Adopted Resolution #25-02 approving tentative budget for 2024-25
- Approved Renaissance learning software contract for $129,007.95
- Approved personnel appointments, resignations, and reassignments
- Approved agreement with You Thrive Florida for preschool special education services
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board holds a workshop to discuss the 2024-2025 work budget, the Code of Student Conduct and Discipline Matrix, and the Student Progression Plan. These are informational and discussion items, not final decisions. The meeting opens with procedural items and adjourns after the workshop session.
- Discussion of 2024-2025 Work Budget presented by Lindsey Watson, Director of Business & Institutional Services
- Discussion of Code of Student Conduct and Discipline Matrix for 2024-2025 presented by Helen Christian
- Discussion of Student Progression Plan for 2024-2025 presented by Joel Camp, Director of Secondary Education
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board approved the consent agenda, which included routine financial reports, personnel actions, and facility use agreements. The board also voted to adopt the meeting agenda as presented.
- Approved payment of bills and investment accounts for June 2024
- Approved financial statement for May 2024
- Approved resignations/terminations of 14 employees and appointments/transfers of over 50 staff members
- Approved substitute bus driver positions and after-school instruction appointments
- Approved facility use agreements for events at district campuses
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board is meeting to approve the consent agenda, which includes payments of bills and investment accounts for May 2024, the April 2024 financial statement, and numerous personnel actions. These actions include resignations, terminations, appointments, transfers, and leave requests. The board also approved volunteer applicants and facility use agreements.
- Approval of May 2024 payment of bills and investment accounts
- Approval of April 2024 financial statement
- List of resignations and terminations for various staff
- Appointments and transfers for the 2024-25 school year
- Approval of facility use agreements
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board held its regular meeting on May 21, 2024, approving the consent agenda as recommended by the Superintendent. The agenda included routine items such as payment of bills, personnel actions (resignations, appointments, transfers), and approvals for summer programs and facility use. No major policy changes or public hearings were listed.
- Approved April 2024 payment of bills and investment accounts
- Approved resignations/terminations of 13 staff, including teachers and paraprofessionals
- Approved appointments for summer paint crew (temporary) and bus drivers
- Approved after-school instruction appointments for summer camps and programs
- Approved facility use agreement for Kona Ice at Wildwood Middle High School
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board is holding its regular meeting, where it approved the consent agenda as recommended by the Superintendent. The consent agenda includes the March 2024 financial statement, personnel resignations, transfers, appointments, and various program appointments. The board also recognized student achievements in AVID and science fairs.
- Approved 2023-2024 Financial Statement for March 2024
- Approved list of resignations/terminations including teachers and paraprofessionals
- Approved personnel transfers and appointments, including Samantha Segrest as teacher at LPES
- Approved after-school instruction appointments for summer programs at multiple schools
- Approved facility use agreements for church services, camps, and other events
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board is meeting to approve the agenda and consent agenda, which includes routine financial reports, personnel actions, and facility use agreements. A notable item is a $3,219,536 contract for the WMH dressing rooms and ballfields project. The board will also recognize outstanding volunteers.
- Approval of $3,219,536 for WMH Dressing Rooms-Ballfields (GMP)
- Payment of Bills and Investment Accounts for March 2024
- Financial Statement for February 2024
- Personnel actions: resignations, leaves, appointments, transfers
- Volunteer approvals and facility use agreement for WMH FFA banquet
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board held a workshop to receive information on the budget and a five-year facilities work plan. The meeting included procedural items and adjourned with a motion to approve the adjournment.
- Budget presentation by Lindsey Watson, Director of Business & Institutional Services
- Five-Year Work Plan presented by Eric Suber, Director of Support Services/Facilities
- Adjournment motion approved by board members
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board approved a consent agenda and two construction contracts for a new classroom prototype building at Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School, totaling over $5.1 million. The board also approved personnel actions, volunteer approvals, and facility use agreements.
- Approved $1,060,861 for Phase 2 of LPE Classroom Prototype (Scorpio, GMP)
- Approved $4,052,544 for Phase 3 of LPE Classroom Prototype (Scorpio, GMP)
- Approved 14 resignations/terminations and 8 new appointments/transfers
- Approved volunteer list for 2023-2024 school year
- Approved facility use agreements for events at multiple schools
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board held its regular meeting on March 12, 2024, in Bushnell, FL. The board approved the consent agenda, which included personnel changes, financial reports, and facility use agreements. A school board rule was also scheduled for a public hearing and final adoption.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board held a workshop to discuss staff allocations for the 2024-2025 school year. The agenda included a presentation by Assistant Superintendent Debbie Moffitt and attachments with detailed staffing information. The meeting was procedural, with opening items and adjournment, and the only substantive item was the staff allocation discussion.
- Staff Allocations 2024-2025 discussion led by Assistant Superintendent Debbie Moffitt
- Attachments: Administrative-Professional-Confidential 2024-25 MEMO.pdf and Initial Staffing Allocation March 2024-1.pdf
- Meeting held at 2680 W CR 476, Bushnell, Florida 33513
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board is meeting to approve a comprehensive agreement with Fortress Secured, LLC for the construction of the Sumter County Educational Support Center, with a fiscal impact of $25,188,124.00. The board also approved the consent agenda, which includes routine items such as payment of bills, personnel actions, and facility use agreements. Additionally, the board recognized the School Related Employee of the Year and approved a resolution in memory of former employee James Henderson.
- Approval of $25,188,124.00 comprehensive agreement with Fortress Secured, LLC for the Sumter County Educational Support Center
- Approval of consent agenda including January 2024 payment of bills and investment accounts
- Personnel actions: resignations, terminations, leaves of absence, appointments, and transfers
- Approval of facility use agreements for Sumter BOCC public meeting and WMH Middle School Spring Formal
- Recognition of School Related Employee of the Year Shannon Woodard and resolution in memory of James Henderson
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the consent agenda with personnel changes, financial reports, and facility use agreements. A notable action item is the proposed purchase of property in Sumterville on CR 528 for $250,000. The board will also hear a student presentation for CTE Month and take public comments.
- Purchase of property in Sumterville on CR 528 (Parcel # J24B002) for $250,000
- Approval of December 2023 payment of bills and investment accounts
- Approval of December 2023 financial statement
- Personnel actions: resignations, appointments, transfers, and leaves of absence
- Facility use agreements for Travelin' Toms and Gidget Gibson
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board held its regular meeting on January 16, 2024, and approved the consent agenda as recommended by the superintendent. The consent agenda included routine items such as payment of bills, financial statements, personnel actions (resignations, appointments, leaves), and facility use agreements. The board also adopted the meeting agenda and approved the consent agenda unanimously.
- Approved payment of bills and investment accounts for November 2023
- Approved financial statement for November 2023
- Approved personnel actions including resignations, appointments, and leaves of absence
- Approved facility use agreements for various school sites
- Approved volunteer list for 2023-2024 school year