Washington County School District FL public meetings in 2021
32 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board will hold a regular meeting on December 13, 2021, to vote on consent items, personnel recommendations, and various contracts. Key actions include approving monthly bills, a budget amendment, internal audit report, and multiple out-of-state travel requests for student groups. The board will also consider new hires, resignations, and a contract with Marianna Health & Rehabilitation Center.
- Approval of monthly bills, financial report, and budget amendment
- Approval of contract with Marianna Health & Rehabilitation Center for FPTC
- Approval of out-of-state travel for CHS and VHS bands to Troy University, AL
- Approval of employment recommendation for Kaylah Hayes as attendance clerk/paraprofessional
- Approval of grounds keeping contract with Legendary Lawn Maintenance
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board is holding a workshop to discuss school discipline. The agenda includes procedural items such as calling the meeting to order and approving the agenda, followed by a discussion on school discipline.
- Discussion of school discipline
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School District Board is holding an executive session to discuss negotiations, likely related to labor contracts. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with only the call to order, agenda approval, and adjournment listed.
- Executive session for negotiation discussion
- Approval of agenda
- Call to order by Board Chair
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board is holding a workshop to discuss two items: the Brickyard Road resurfacing project, including a detailed bid tab from Roberts and Roberts, Inc., and the ESSER III American Rescue Plan funding. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information.
- Brickyard Road Project - discussion of resurfacing bid from Roberts and Roberts, Inc.
- ESSER III ARP (American Rescue Plan) - information presentation
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The School Board will conduct a re-organizational meeting to select leadership and set administrative parameters for the upcoming term. The agenda includes selecting a Chairman, Vice Chairman, and board attorney, as well as setting meeting dates and member salaries.
- Selection of School Board Chairman and Vice Chairman
- Setting of School Board members' salary
- Selection of School Board Attorney and setting of retainer fee
- Approval of anticipated 2021-2022 travel for board members
- Approval of Assistant Payroll Specialist job description revision
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board will hold a student hearing immediately following its regular meeting. The agenda includes a presentation by the school board attorney, findings of fact, conclusions of law, superintendent input, and board action. No specific student or case details are provided in the agenda.
- Presentation by School Board Attorney
- Findings of Fact discussion
- Conclusion of Law discussion
- Superintendent Recommendation/Input
- Board Action on student hearing
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board is holding a public hearing to consider revisions to existing school board policies and procedures, as well as proposed new and retired policies. The board will hear a presentation from the superintendent and staff, followed by public input, before taking action on the agenda.
- Proposed revisions to 14 existing policies, including Safe and Secure Schools, Student Records, and Safety
- Proposed new policy 8.112 Safe School Officers
- Proposed retirement of policy 6.5421 FMLA Leave Expansion and Emergency Paid Sick Leave (Coronavirus)
- Public input opportunity on all proposed policy changes
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss the district's Instructional Continuity Plan and take action on numerous consent items, including contracts, travel approvals, and personnel changes. The board will also consider several human resources recommendations and approve routine financial reports.
- Approval of Instructional Continuity Plan presentation and public input
- Approval of contracts with AMN Healthcare, Xerox, and PC Solutions & Integration, Inc.
- Approval of out-of-state travel for KMS AR reward trips to Axtion Air in Dothan, AL
- Approval of change order for B & T Fencing, Inc.
- Approval of personnel actions including retirements, resignations, and new hires
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board will hold a regular meeting on October 11, 2021, to consider a range of action items, including pay increases for transportation positions, a bus mechanic workday schedule, a COVID-19 leave memorandum of understanding, and numerous consent items such as financial reports, change orders, and personnel recommendations. The board will also recognize students with perfect scores on state assessments and hear citizen comments.
- Approval of pay increase for transportation positions
- Approval of bus mechanic workday schedule
- Approval of Memorandum of Understanding for COVID-19 Leave
- Approval of Change Order #1 - WVPK Facility
- Approval of Change Order #2 - New Warehouse and Fleet Maintenance
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Board of the Washington County School District scheduled an executive session for September 30, 2021. The meeting is designated specifically for negotiations.
- Executive Session - Negotiation
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board is holding a student hearing immediately after its regular meeting. The agenda includes a presentation by the School Board Attorney, discussion of findings of fact and conclusions of law, input from the superintendent, and a board action. No specific student or case details are provided in the agenda.
- Student hearing with attorney presentation
- Discussion of findings of fact
- Discussion of conclusion of law
- Superintendent recommendation/input
- Board action on the hearing
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board is meeting to approve a range of consent items, including the budget amendment, monthly bills, contracts, and personnel changes. They will also hear presentations from Gulf Power and the Sheriff's Office, and recognize a student BETA competition winner.
- Approval of 2020-21 Annual Financial Report
- Approval of 2021-2022 SRO Contract
- Approval of pay increase to school bus drivers for field trips
- Approval of two new paraprofessional positions at Kate M. Smith Elementary School
- Approval of out-of-state travel for Chipley High School Culinary Class to Sunbelt Ag Exposition
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School District is holding its final budget hearing to set the millage rate and approve the final budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The board will hear presentations, receive public input, and take action on resolutions determining revenues and millages, as well as the final budget.
- Approval of Resolution #21-03 determining revenues and millages levied
- Approval of Resolution #21-04 approving the final budget
- Public input on millage and budget
- Board action on millage and budget resolutions
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board is holding a special meeting to consider consent items including construction contracts, a technology purchase, and staff actions, plus the appointment of a dress code committee. The meeting follows a budget hearing and includes several items added after the agenda was posted.
- GMP with Childers Construction for VHS Culinary Classroom
- Purchase order to Mike Moody Construction for FPTC Welding Building canopy
- Quote approval to PC Solutions & Integration, Inc.
- Approval of Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan
- Transfer of Paula Wilson to Kate M. Smith Elementary with 60 summer hours
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School District Board is holding a budget hearing to consider setting the tentative millage rate and approving the tentative budget for fiscal year 2021-22. The agenda includes presentations by the superintendent, public input, and board action on both items. This is a required step before final adoption.
- Set tentative millage rate
- Approve tentative budget for FY 2021-22
- Public input on millage and budget
- Budget document attached (30 KB)
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Board of the Washington County School District scheduled a workshop to discuss the district's dress code. This meeting was held as a workshop following a special board meeting.
- Discussion regarding Dress Code
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board is holding a special meeting to consider setting the millage rate, approving the tentative budget, and approving the notice of tax for school capital outlay for advertisement. The agenda also includes consent items for approving substitutes and career and technical education agreements, as well as accepting two teacher resignations from Kate M. Smith Elementary School.
- Approval to set the millage for advertisement
- Approval of the tentative budget for advertisement
- Approval of the notice of tax for school capital outlay advertisement
- Approval of 2021-2022 Perkins V and Rural Innovation CTE agreements
- Acceptance of resignations of Amy Chestnut and Jessica Hodge, teachers at Kate M. Smith Elementary School
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board is holding its regular July meeting to vote on consent items including technology quotes from Dell and PCS, contracts with JWL, LLC and Fresenius Medical Care, and multiple purchase orders. The board will also act on numerous personnel recommendations, including hires, resignations, and transfers across district schools, plus PAEC recommendations for projects, bids, and contracts.
- Approval of quote to Dell, Inc. for VxRail E560F
- Approval of quote to PCS for Extreme Switching
- Approval of contract with JWL, LLC
- Approval of contract between FPTC and Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
- Approval of purchase orders to FSBD for six schools
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board is holding a special meeting to vote on a series of consent items, including purchase orders for the new VPK Center construction, budget amendments, and multiple personnel recommendations. The board will also recognize Special Olympics athletes and hear citizen comments.
- Approval of P.O. for Childers Construction GMP for New VPK Center construction
- Approval of P.O. for Shaw Industries for flooring for the New VPK Center
- Approval of Budget Amendment
- Approval of 2021-2022 District and School Level Administrators recommendations
- Approval of resignations and employment recommendations for Vernon High and Middle Schools
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School District Board is holding a budget workshop to discuss the upcoming fiscal year's budget. The agenda includes a budget presentation, with the rest of the items being procedural. No specific budget figures or decisions are listed in the agenda.
- Budget presentation (Spring 2021 Budget Workshop.pdf)
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board will hold a regular meeting to approve consent items including vendor contracts, purchase orders, and personnel actions, plus PAEC recommendations for regional services and contracts. Presentations include updates on tobacco prevention, recognition of the baseball team, and a Chartwells food service presentation.
- Approval of purchase orders for bus cameras, POSS LLC, Bondy's van and vehicle for maintenance, Trane HVAC, and PC Solutions Cleartouch boards and switches
- Approval of contracts with Tri-County Community Council, FSU, and PAEC for 2021-2022 services
- Approval of groundskeeping contract between FPTC and Brian Pettis
- Approval of lease agreement with Xerox for RMS
- Approval of forgiveness of 2019-2020 VPK Wraparound fees
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board will hold a regular meeting on May 10, 2021, to vote on consent items including contracts for security fencing at six schools, a change order for the warehouse and fleet maintenance building, and several new hires and travel approvals. The board will also recognize students and staff, and hear citizen comments.
- Approval of B & T Fencing contracts for security fencing at WAVE, Chipley High School, Roulhac Middle School, Vernon Middle School, Vernon Elementary School, and Vernon High School
- Approval of Change Order #1 for Warehouse & Fleet Maintenance Building
- Approval of employment recommendation of Larry Moore as Director of Florida Panhandle Technical College, effective July 1, 2021
- Approval of out-of-state travel for Commercial Vehicle Driving class to Benny Whitehead Trucking Terminal, Eufaula, AL on May 25, 2021
- Approval of Four-Day Work Week in June
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board will hold a regular meeting to vote on consent items including contracts, personnel recommendations, and an extension of emergency COVID leave. The agenda also includes presentations, citizen comments, and PAEC recommendations for grants and purchases.
- Approval of custodial service contract with ABM
- Approval of extension and expansion of Emergency COVID Leave
- Approval of contract with Larry Batchelor Mechanical, LLC for Vernon Middle School HVAC renovation
- Approval of contract with Childers Construction Company for continuing construction manager services
- Approval of out-of-state travel for Roulhac Middle School 8th grade students to USS Alabama and Fort Morgan in Mobile, AL
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School District Board is holding a workshop to discuss a Construction Management at Risk Continuing Services contract with Childers Construction Company for minor projects. They will review fee proposals, construction timelines, and the company's experience with other districts. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion and information session.
- Discussion of fee proposals from Childers Construction Company
- Timeline for when construction could begin
- Childers Construction Company's experience with other school districts
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School District Board is holding a public meeting to discuss and rank construction firms for Construction Management at Risk Continuing Services for Minor Projects. The three firms under consideration are Allstate Construction, Inc., Childers Construction Co., and Rippee Construction. No decisions are made in this agenda item; it is a discussion and ranking step.
- Ranking of construction firms for Construction Management at Risk Continuing Services for Minor Projects
- Firms: Allstate Construction, Inc., Childers Construction Co., Rippee Construction
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
This is a workshop meeting of the Washington County School District Board. The agenda includes procedural items (call to order, approval of agenda) and a single discussion item on facilities. No decisions or specific proposals are listed.
- Discussion of facilities
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board will hold a regular meeting to vote on consent items including financial reports, policy revisions, contracts, and personnel recommendations. The agenda also includes presentations, a citizen request period, and recommendations from the Panhandle Area Educational Consortium (PAEC).
- Approval of bid award for FPTC Fire Alarm System
- Approval of Ambulance Simulator for FPTC EMT, Firefighter Program
- Approval of construction firm for Construction Management at Risk Continuing Services for Minor Projects
- Approval of Change Order #1 - New Warehouse and Fleet Maintenance
- Approval of Change Order #2 - Vernon High School Mixed Air Units
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board is holding a public hearing to discuss and receive input on proposed revisions to school board policies and the 2020-21 Student Progression Plan. The board will hear presentations from the superintendent and staff, followed by public input, before any adoption.
- Proposed policy revisions include Automatic External Defibrillators, Service Animals, Background Screening for Contractors/Vendors, Children of Military Families, Bullying and Harassment, Dating Violence and Abuse, and School Construction Bid Process.
- Proposed new policies include Suicide Prevention and Exertional Heat Illness.
- Student Progression Plan revisions include updates on Florida Standard Assessments, Holocaust Education, and Standard Diploma Requirements.
- Virtual Instruction Program procedures include provider options, technology use, and equipment damage/replacement schedule.
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board will hold a regular meeting on February 8, 2021, to consider consent items, including approval of an HVAC bid for Vernon Middle School, new Early Childhood Education and Nursing Assistant programs, and a memorandum of understanding for a road improvement project. The board will also act on several personnel recommendations, including retirements, resignations, and new hires across district schools. Additionally, the board will review PAEC recommendations for contracts, bids, and purchase orders.
- Approval of HVAC Bid for Vernon Middle School
- Approval of Early Childhood Education Program
- Approval of Nursing Assistant (Long-Term Care) Program
- Approval of MOU for Brickyard road improvement project
- Approval of contract with Uniti Fiber for WAN/Internet/Firewall
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board is holding a workshop to discuss Florida Panhandle Technical College. The agenda includes a discussion item with attached information about the college, including programs in early childhood education and nursing assistant-long-term care. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion and information item.
- Discussion of Florida Panhandle Technical College
- Early Childhood Education program information attached
- Nursing Assistant-Long-Term Care program information attached
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board is holding a special meeting with a short agenda. The main action item is a discussion of the current 2020-2021 school calendar under consent items. The meeting also includes routine procedural items like calling the meeting to order, approving the agenda, and a period for citizen comments.
- Discussion of current 2020-2021 calendar
- Approval of agenda
- Citizen comment period (5-minute limit)
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board will hold a regular meeting to vote on consent items including monthly bills, a budget amendment, a health insurance premium holiday, and a school safety grant. They will also consider several memorandums of understanding for radio tower use, approve out-of-state student trips, and act on multiple personnel recommendations. The agenda includes recognitions for students and staff, and a citizen comment period.
- Approval of monthly bills, financial report, and budget amendment
- Approval of health insurance premium holiday
- Approval of 2020-2021 FLDOE School Hardening Grant for safety and security
- Approval of MOUs with Washington County BOCC and PAEC for radio repeater tower use
- Approval of out-of-state travel for Chipley High School baseball to Dothan, AL and RMS students to trampoline park