Sumter District Schools public meetings in 2025
22 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board holds a workshop to discuss the district’s career and technical education (CTE) programs and a required 3-year strategic plan. Casey Ferguson presents successes, needs, and the finalized 2026–2029 CTE strategic plan. The meeting is procedural except for the workshop session.
- Review of CTE 3-year strategic plan (2026–2029) by Casey Ferguson
- Board workshop at 2680 W CR 476, Bushnell, FL
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board held its annual organizational meeting, electing a chair and vice-chair as required by state law. The board also adopted the 2026 meeting calendar and approved routine items including September financial reports, employee resignations, new hires, and after-school instruction appointments.
- Election of Chair and Vice-Chair as required by Florida Statute 1001.371
- Adoption of 2026 School Board meeting calendar with locations in Bushnell and Wildwood
- Approval of September 2025 payment of bills and investment account report
- Approval of 24 employee resignations and 19 new hires across multiple schools
- Approval of 11 after-school instruction appointments
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board approved a $1,390,640 site work Guaranteed Maximum Price for the new Wildwood Middle High School cafeteria and granted the superintendent authority to approve the full GMP to save construction time. The board also adopted the consent agenda, which included personnel actions, facility use agreements, and the August 2025 financial statement.
- Approved $1,390,640 site work GMP for WMH New Cafeteria (budget source 81116)
- Granted superintendent permission to approve the full GMP for WMH New Cafeteria, due by November 4, 2025
- Approved 2025-2026 Facility Use Agreements for groups including Travelin' Tom's, Kona Ice, and Cub Scouts
- Approved personnel appointments, resignations, and substitute bus driver hires
- Approved 2025-2026 Financial Statement for August 2025
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board approved a consent agenda including the August 2025 payment of bills and investment account report, the July 2025 financial statement, and numerous personnel actions such as resignations, appointments, transfers, and leave requests. The board also approved facility use agreements for various organizations and a list of volunteers for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Approved payment of bills and investment account report for August 2025
- Approved financial statement for July 2025
- Approved 11 resignations/terminations and 8 new appointments/transfers
- Approved facility use agreements for groups including Cub Scouts, Sumter Fall Baseball, and Encounter Church
- Approved list of 50+ volunteers for the 2025-2026 school year
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Board is reviewing a consent agenda featuring numerous staff hires, resignations, and volunteer approvals. The meeting also includes a public hearing for the final adoption of revisions to Board rules regarding standards.
- Approval of July 2025 Payment of Bills and Investment Account Report
- Personnel actions including the appointment of Christy Beaudry as Principal at WIS
- Facility use agreements for organizations including Kona Ice, Travelin’ Toms, and Sunshine 4H
- Approval of a list of volunteer applicants for the 2025-2026 school year
- Public hearing and final adoption of revisions to Board Rule 0124 - STANDARDS
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2025-2026 Student Progression Plan. The board will also approve a consent agenda covering personnel actions including resignations, appointments, and leaves of absence. A tax anticipation note item was removed from the agenda.
- Public hearing and vote on the 2025-2026 Student Progression Plan
- Approval of personnel actions: 11 resignations/terminations, 11 new appointments, and 3 leaves of absence
- Approval of 2025-2026 Facility Use Agreements for outside groups at school campuses
- Approval of volunteer applicants for the 2025-2026 school year
- Item 09.50 (Tax Anticipation Master Note Series 2025) removed from the agenda
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Board is reviewing and deciding on a series of personnel actions, including resignations, appointments, and volunteer approvals for the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting also includes a vote on a staffing agreement for special education services.
- Orange Tree Staffing Agreement 2025-2026 for occupational, physical, speech/language, and psychological services
- Approval of resignations, terminations, and new appointments for teachers, paraprofessionals, and bus drivers
- Approval of volunteer applicants for the 2025-2026 school year
- Facility Use Agreements for Kona Ice, Travelin’ Toms, and a funeral fellowship event
- Approval of substitute bus driver trainee appointments
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board voted to adopt a tentative millage rate and tentative budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 after public input. The board also set the final budget hearing for September 9, 2025. Other actions included approving personnel appointments, resignations, and a $30,000 staffing contract.
- Adopted Resolution #26-01 for the tentative millage rate and Resolution #26-02 for the tentative budget for 2025-2026.
- Set the final budget hearing for September 9, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the district board room.
- Approved a $30,000 contract with Sunbelt Staffing for supplemental staffing services for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Approved the resignations of 10 employees and the appointment/transfer of 40 personnel.
- Approved facility use agreements for churches and a Kona Ice event at district schools.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board met to approve various consent agenda items including monthly financial reports and staff changes. The board also reviewed facility use agreements for local organizations and upcoming personnel appointments.
- June 2025 Payment of Bills and Investment Account Report
- May 2025 Financial Statement
- Personnel resignations, terminations, reassignments, and appointments
- Facility Use Agreements for various organizations
- After School Instruction Appointments
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board will hold a workshop to discuss the 2025-2026 Code of Student Conduct, Student Progression Plan, and a work budget. These items are presented for discussion and information, with no final votes expected during the workshop. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn at 5:13 PM.
- Discussion of the Final Code of Student Conduct, Parent Guide, and Discipline Matrix for 2025-2026
- Discussion of the Student Progression Plan for 2025-2026
- Presentation of the 2025-2026 Work Budget for information only
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board will hold public hearings and vote on adopting the Code of Student Conduct for the 2025-2026 school year, as well as final adoption of revisions to four board policies. The board will also vote on a consent agenda that includes personnel actions such as resignations, appointments, and leaves of absence.
- Final adoption of revisions to Board policies 1128 (Employment Contract), 2261.01 (Parent Participation in Title I Programs), 6480 (Expenditures), and Bylaw 0168 (Minutes)
- Adoption of the Code of Student Conduct for the 2025-2026 school year
- Approval of resignations and terminations for over 40 employees, including teachers, paraprofessionals, and custodians
- Approval of new appointments, including an Associate Teacher at LPES
- Approval of the May 2025 Payment of Bills and Investment Account Report
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board voted to adopt the agenda and consent agenda, approving payments, financial statements, personnel resignations and appointments, facility use agreements, and special attendance requests. The board also approved a 2025-2026 attorney employment contract with Adams & Adams Law and a dual enrollment agreement with Lake Sumter State College. Presentations included recognition of retirees and the Outstanding Service to Schools award, a school safety presentation from Blue Line Solutions, and a student tobacco policy presentation.
- Approved 2025-2026 attorney employment contract with Adams & Adams Law, PLLC
- Approved dual enrollment agreement with Lake Sumter State College for 2025-2026 ($71.98)
- Approved resignations of six employees and appointment of two new staff members
- Approved facility use agreements for Kona Ice, Travelin' Tom, and South Sumter Wolfpack
- Approved resolutions honoring 2024-2025 retirees
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board met to approve several items within the consent agenda. These actions included processing staff resignations, leaves of absence, and new appointments. The board also reviewed facility use agreements and volunteer approvals for the 2024-2025 school year.
- Staff resignations and terminations at WWES, LPES, WES, SSHS, and CO
- Leave of absence requests for a mechanic and a teacher
- Personnel appointments including new teachers, clerks, and bus driver trainees
- Facility use agreements for various organizations at SSH, BES, LPE, and CO
- Out-of-county travel for Board Members to attend the FSBA Annual Summer Conference
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board met for a workshop to review budget information and discuss a 5-year work plan. The session included presentations from the Sr. Director of Business & Institutional Services and the Director of Support Services.
- Budget presentation by Lindsey Watson
- Discussion of 5-year work plan presented by Eric Suber
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board will vote on a resolution opposing House Bill 5101 and Senate Bill 2510, which would reduce funding for Advanced Credit and CAPE programs. The board also approved a consent agenda including personnel changes, volunteer approvals, facility use agreements, and financial reports.
- Resolution opposing HB 5101 and SB 2510 to protect funding for Advanced Credit and CAPE programs
- Approved resignations and terminations of 7 employees, including teachers and paraprofessionals
- Approved appointments and transfers of 6 staff, including a new Director of Secondary Education
- Approved facility use agreements for track meets, basketball conditioning, and Italian ice sales at schools
- Approved March 2025 payment of bills and investment account report
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board met on April 1, 2025, and approved a consent agenda covering multiple administrative items. Actions included accepting resignations and terminations for 23 staff members, approving new appointments and transfers, and authorizing leave requests. The board also approved a list of volunteers, facility use agreements for school campuses, and the February 2025 payment of bills and investment account report.
- Approved 23 resignations/terminations including teachers, paraprofessionals, bus drivers, and other staff across multiple schools.
- Approved appointments for 11 new hires including bus drivers, bus aides, and paraprofessionals, plus one transfer.
- Approved after-school instruction appointments for test prep and focus camps at WES, WWES, LPES, and WIS.
- Approved 3 new substitute bus driver trainees for the Transportation department.
- Approved facility use agreements for school campuses including a track meet, youth basketball, and drama rehearsals.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board is holding a workshop to discuss and review proposed staff allocations for the 2025-2026 school year. The session includes presentations on administrative, food service, groundskeeping, and maintenance positions. The board will not take final votes but will gather information for future decisions.
- Staff Allocations 2025-2026 — workshop discussion on proposed staffing levels for next school year
- Administrative, Training, Professional and Confidential Personnel Positions for 2025-2026 — presented for review
- Food Service Assistant Manager Proposal — a specific position proposal
- Groundskeeping Crew Proposal — a specific position proposal
- Maintenance Position Proposal — a specific position proposal
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board voted to adopt revisions to six board policies, including public participation, physical education, and student/parent rights, after a public hearing. The board also approved a consent agenda covering financial statements, personnel appointments, resignations, and facility use agreements.
- Final adoption of revisions to six board policies: 0169.1 (Public Participation), 2280 (Physical Education), 5230 (Late Arrival/Early Dismissal), 5310 (Health Services), 5780 (Student/Parent Rights), and 6320 (Purchasing and Contracting).
- Approved January 2025 financial statement presented by Lindsey Watson.
- Approved multiple personnel actions: 9 resignations/terminations, 1 leave of absence, 21 appointments/transfers, and 5 substitute bus driver positions.
- Approved 2024-2025 athletic supplements and driver bonuses for South Sumter and Wildwood high schools.
- Approved facility use agreements with full rental fee waivers for four community groups.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board approved a consent agenda including resignations, appointments, and leaves of absence. They also approved a data-sharing agreement with the University of Florida for tutoring services and recognized the School Related Employee of the Year and winners of an essay contest.
- Approved a data-sharing agreement with the University of Florida Lastinger Center for tutoring services through June 2028.
- Recognized Amy Guarino as the 2025 School Related Employee of the Year.
- Approved personnel changes including 6 resignations, 4 new hires, and 2 DROP participants.
- Approved facility use agreements for a career fair and color guard rehearsal.
- Recognized student Oscar Rubio Flores for winning the National Civics and Debate Championship.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board approved a consent agenda including payment of bills and financial statements for November and December 2024, along with numerous personnel actions such as resignations, appointments, transfers, leaves of absence, and substitute positions. The board also approved a list of volunteer applicants for the 2024-2025 school year and facility use agreements. The meeting was largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.
- Approved Payment of Bills and Investment Account Report for December 2024
- Approved Financial Statements for November and December 2024
- Approved resignations/terminations of 13 employees and 3 additions
- Approved appointments/transfers of 6 new hires and 1 addition
- Approved 60+ volunteer applicants for the 2024-2025 school year
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board will hold a workshop to discuss a proposed Community Relations Liaison position, including a memo and job description. The meeting includes procedural items like call to order, prayer, and flag salute, and is scheduled to adjourn at 5:29 PM.
- Discussion of a Community Relations Liaison position, presented by Dana Williams, Sr. Director of Human Resources
- Review of attached memo and job description for the proposed liaison role
- Workshop scheduled from 5:00 PM to 5:29 PM at the Board Room, 2680 W CR 476, Bushnell
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011-2026)
The Sumter County School Board met to finalize revisions to several board policies, including conflict of interest and grant fund management. The board also approved a consent agenda containing various personnel appointments, resignations, and the November 2024 investment report.
- Final adoption of revised board policies regarding conflict of interest, travel, and property inventory
- Approval of November 2024 payment of bills and investment account report
- Approval of various personnel appointments, resignations, and transfers
- Approval of out-of-county travel for board members to attend the FSBA conference in Tallahassee
- Approval of facility use agreements for Wildwood High School reunion and CTE dance