Marion County Schools, WV

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $298,697 federal grant for preschool special education and a $62,975.25 contract with Osmani Speech Services for speech therapy. The board will also recognize donations totaling over $198,000, including $102,000 in supplies from The Poppy Foundation. The meeting includes procedural items like approving minutes and public comments.

• Approve IDEA Part B Preschool Entitlement grant of $298,697 for 2026-2027
• Approve $62,975.25 contract with Osmani Speech Services, LLC for speech therapy
• Recognize $102,000 in supplies from The Poppy Foundation and $43,000 from Stuff the Bus
• Information on two deductive change orders for Vanguard High School elevator project, reducing contract to $641,262.28
• Approve minutes from July 21 and July 23, 2026 meetings

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

Special Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Marion County School Board is holding a special administrative briefing and work session. The main item is a presentation and discussion of the 2026-2027 tentative budget for all funds other than the general fund, including capital, debt, and SRF funds, with public comment allowed. The meeting also includes a superintendent's briefing and board member comments.

• Presentation and discussion of 2026-2027 tentative budget for all other funds (capital, debt, SRF)
• Public comment on budget topic after formal presentation
• Superintendent's administrative briefing on current events
• Proof of publication for the special work session notice

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board will vote on a proclamation recognizing Lloyd W. Johnson, Sr., North Marion County's first African-American school bus driver, and will hear information on several construction change orders that return unused funds. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as approval of minutes and agenda.

• Proclamation honoring Lloyd W. Johnson, Sr., North Marion County's first African-American school bus driver
• Donation of $10,010 to Mental Health & Wellness from Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County for homeless/needy students
• Donation of $2,000 to Lake Weir Middle School from Ocala Metro Chamber and Economic Partnership for CTE activities
• Deductive change orders totaling $24,016.79 and $17,672.31 for Liberty Middle School 16-classroom addition (Project 24-103)
• Deductive change order of $45,394.14 for Fort McCoy School Well Site Replacement (Project 25-104)

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Marion County School Board is holding a work session to discuss the tentative General Fund budget for 2026-2027. The board will also review graduation schedules for 2027 and a request for proposals for real estate broker services.

• 2026-2027 General Fund Tentative Budget presentation
• Realtor Process RFP for Real Estate Broker Services
• Graduation 2027 schedules
• Potential District School Assignments for 2026-2027 school year
• COPs Presentation

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board will meet to handle routine procedural items including approval of minutes and a consent agenda. The consent agenda includes two contracts for speech language pathologist services totaling $319,410 to support students with disabilities.

• Independent contractor agreement with Danielle Sanchez, SLP LLC for $106,470 for speech therapy services through June 2027
• First amendment with North Florida Speech Services LLC for $212,940 for speech therapy services through June 2027
• Approval of minutes from June 18 work session, June 23 regular meeting, and July 9 special expulsion meeting

Special School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board is meeting to hold a public hearing regarding the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The board will consider adopting tentative millage rates and a tentative budget.

• Public hearing for adoption of tentative millage rates (Resolution 26-05)
• Public hearing for adoption of tentative budget (Resolution 26-06)

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Board will review several administrative presentations and operational plans. The session includes discussions on student fee recommendations and a facilities rental agreement.

• Recommendation for Student Fees
• Future Focused Operations Plan
• Facilities Rental Agreement
• Quarterly Compliance Inspection Report
• NEOLA Policies Update

Special School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board is meeting to receive and approve the tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for advertising purposes. The board will also schedule a public hearing regarding the budget.

• Receive and approve Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for advertising purposes
• Schedule public hearing for the budget on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.

The Marion County Special School Board voted 4-0 to receive the Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, approve it for advertising purposes only, and schedule a public hearing for July 28, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order at 5:32 PM and adjourned at 5:47 PM. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved receiving and advertising the Tentative Budget for FY 2026-2027, and scheduled a public hearing for July 28, 2026 (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (4-0)

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board approved the meeting agenda and minutes from June 2026. The board also recognized donations totaling over $7,500 for school programs and received information on a deductive change order for district-wide auditorium lighting upgrades.

• Approved agenda for July 14, 2026 meeting
• Approved minutes for June 4 and June 9, 2026 meetings
• Recognized $4,775 and $1,225 to South Marion High School
• Recognized $1,541.32 to West Port High School
• Received information on deductive change order for auditorium lighting

The Marion County School Board approved a consent agenda and several regular agenda items, including the selection of a construction manager for the Belleview Elementary School replacement project (4-1), the 2026-2027 Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan, and the District K-12 Comprehensive Evidence-Based Reading Plan. The board also approved expulsions with services for the remainder of the 2026-2027 school year and the first quarter of 2027-2028, and accepted donations totaling $7,541.32.

• Approved Professional Services Selection Recommendation for Construction Manager of Belleview Elementary School Replacement (4-1)
• Approved 2026-2027 Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan (5-0)
• Approved District K-12 Comprehensive Evidence-Based Reading Plan (5-0)
• Approved expulsions with services for remainder of 2026-2027 school year and first quarter of 2027-2028 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including multiple contracts, settlements, and personnel items (5-0)
• Approved rejection of RFP 4123AM Water Softeners for Food Services (5-0)
• Approved renewal of Bid 4009GM Carpet and Vinyl Flooring Supply and Installation (5-0)
• Approved Annual Pre-Qualification of Contractors for 2026-2027 (4-0, 1 abstention)

Special School Board Meeting - Expulsions

The Marion County School Board held a special meeting on July 9, 2026, to consider and vote on three student expulsion cases. The board upheld one expulsion (student JD26-192E) that was previously approved, and approved two new expulsions (students JD26-240 and JD26-243E). All students will receive alternative education services.

• Upheld expulsion with services of student JD26-192E for remainder of 2025-2026 and entire 2026-2027 school year
• Approved expulsion with services of student JD26-240 for remainder of 2025-2026 and entire 2026-2027 school year
• Approved expulsion with services of student JD26-243E for remainder of 2025-2026 and entire 2026-2027 school year
• All three motions carried unanimously (5-0) by the board

The Marion County Schools board held a special meeting to consider three expulsion appeals. All three expulsions with services were upheld unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Uphold expulsion with services of student JD26-192E (5-0)
• Approve expulsion with services of student JD26-240 (5-0)
• Approve expulsion with services of student JD26-243E (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:57 a.m. (5-0)

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Marion County School Board holds an administrative briefing and work session to review and discuss presentations on the Public Education Foundation overview, the five-year capital plan, and a realtor services RFP process. Public comment is allowed after each topic. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Presentation on 2025-2026 Public Education Foundation of Marion County overview
• Presentation on Five-Year Capital Plan for school facilities
• Presentation on Realtor Services RFP process for broker services
• Superintendent's administrative briefing on current events
• Board member comments and concerns

The Marion County School Board held a work session on July 9, 2026, to discuss three topics: the 2025-2026 Public Education Foundation of Marion County overview, the Five-Year Capital Plan, and the Realtor Services RFP Process. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the board reached consensus to revisit the Realtor Services RFP at a work session in August. The meeting was procedural and informational only.

• Consensus to bring Realtor Services RFP back to a work session in August (no vote recorded)
• No other decisions, approvals, or denials were made

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board approved minutes from previous meetings and authorized a construction change order for a portable lift station at Dunnellon High School.

• Approval of minutes for May 21, 2026, and May 26, 2026, meetings
• Change Order No. 2 for Project 25-101 at Dunnellon High School
• $672.39 deductive change order for bathroom portable lift station
• Donation of $2,000.00 to Dunnellon Elementary School
• Meeting held at 1614 E Fort King Street, Ocala

The Marion County School Board approved a large consent agenda covering contracts, personnel, and policy updates, all by unanimous 5-0 votes. The board also approved expulsions for 15 students and several regular agenda items including insurance and produce contracts. No public hearings or televised citizen comments were held.

• Approved consent agenda with 30+ items including contractor agreements, payroll schedules, and policy updates (5-0)
• Approved expulsions with services for 15 students for remainder of 2025-2026 and all of 2026-2027 school year (5-0)
• Approved RFP for voluntary group vision insurance (5-0)
• Approved general insurance package for July 2026-June 2027 (5-0)
• Approved renewal of fresh produce bid for food service (5-0)
• Approved renewal of piggyback agreement for school bus transportation (5-0)
• Approved delegation of signing authority for Marion Technical College director (4-0-1 abstention)
• Approved $90,000 auto liability settlement and $25,000 workers' compensation settlement (5-0)

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Board will hold a work session to discuss several administrative and financial reports. The meeting includes presentations on audit results, insurance, and educational impact fees.

• RSM Audit review including the FY2026-27 Proposed Internal Audit Plan
• Presentation on General Liability Insurance
• Educational Impact Fee Annual Indexing Procedure
• 2025-2026 Progress Monitoring 3 data presentation
• Superintendent's Administrative Briefing on current events

The Marion County School Board held an administrative briefing and work session to discuss the RSM Audit, General Liability Insurance, Educational Impact Fee Annual Indexing Procedure, and 2025-2026 Progress Monitoring 3. No votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was purely informational with presentations from consultants and staff. The board recessed briefly and adjourned at 11:17 a.m.

• No decisions were made; the session was a work session with presentations only

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board approved the agenda and minutes for the June 9, 2026 meeting. The board also recognized donations to schools and received information on construction change orders for new high school projects.

• Approved agenda for June 9, 2026 meeting
• Approved minutes for May 7 and May 12, 2026 meetings
• Donation of $1,200 to Belleview Middle School
• Donation of $4,500 to Fort McCoy School
• Information on deductive change order for South Marion High School

The Marion County School Board held a regular meeting on June 9, 2026, approving the 2026-2027 Student Progression Plan after a public hearing. The board also approved a consent agenda containing numerous contracts, budget amendments, personnel items, and construction change orders, all by a 5-0 vote. Several residents spoke during the public comment period regarding fetal development videos and supplemental materials.

• Approved 2026-2027 Student Progression Plan (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 30+ items (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 for Lake Weir Middle School construction change order (5-0)
• Approved architectural design contract for Belleview Middle School HVAC upgrades (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 3 for South Marion High School design services (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 with SECO Energy for power purchase and equipment lease (5-0)
• Approved expulsion with services for 7 students (5-0)
• Approved $17,500 general liability settlement and $25,000 workers' comp settlement (5-0)

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Marion County School Board holds an administrative briefing and work session to receive updates from the superintendent, review the 2027 self-funded health plan options, and discuss the 2026–2027 Central Office staffing plan. The meeting also includes a sales tax projects update and allows public comment on presented topics.

• Self-funded health plan review and 2027 options presentation
• 2026–2027 Central Office staffing plan discussion with revised documents
• Sales Tax Projects update presentation

The Marion County School Board held an administrative briefing and work session on June 4, 2026. Presentations were given on the Self-Funded Health Plan Review and 2027 Options, the Central Office Staffing Plan, and a Sales Tax Projects Update. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded; the meeting was procedural and informational only.

• No decisions were made; the meeting was a work session with presentations only

School Board Meeting

The School Board met to approve previous meeting minutes and the current agenda. The board also recognized several cash and tangible donations provided to district schools and colleges.

• $8,000.00 donation to Marion Technical College from Summer Glen Veterans and Patriots Club for 7 student scholarships
• $1,000.00 donation to Belleview High School from Citizen First Bank for the Senior Scholarship Fund
• Donation of 83 boxes of Ferrero Rocher Chocolate to Winding Oaks Elementary School from Gateway to Hope Ministries
• Approval of minutes for meetings held on April 16, April 27, and April 28, 2026

The School Board approved the 2026-2031 Strategic Plan: Forward Together and the 2026-2031 McIntosh Area School Incorporated Charter Renewal Contract. The board also approved the 2026-2027 Code of Student Conduct, multiple consent agenda items including contracts and personnel actions, and several other agreements and renewals. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved the 2026-2031 Strategic Plan: Forward Together (unanimous).
• Approved the 2026-2031 McIntosh Area School Incorporated Charter Renewal Contract (unanimous).
• Approved the 2026-2027 Code of Student Conduct (unanimous).
• Approved the consent agenda, including independent contractor agreements, data share agreements, service renewals, liability settlements, personnel items, and construction change orders (unanimous).
• Approved independent contractor agreement with The Stepping Stones Group LLC (unanimous).
• Approved special data share agreement with Empowered of Central Florida, Inc. D/B/A The Rock Program (unanimous).
• Approved piggyback agreement with 34ED, LLC dba AstoTurf Corporation (unanimous).
• Approved renewal of Bid 3980GM for Gasoline, Diesel, and Biodiesel (unanimous).

Special School Board Meeting - Early Re-Entry

The Marion County School Board held a special meeting on May 21, 2026, to consider early re-entry requests for students previously expelled. All eight requests were approved unanimously, allowing the students to return to their base schools on August 10, 2026, contingent on signing a District Behavior Contract. The meeting also included a call to order, proof of publication, and adjournment.

• Approved early re-entry for student JD26-004E (expelled Sept. 23, 2025), effective Aug. 10, 2026
• Approved early re-entry for student JD26-043E (expelled Jan. 13, 2026), effective Aug. 10, 2026
• Approved early re-entry for student JD26-045 (expelled Jan. 13, 2026), effective Aug. 10, 2026
• Approved early re-entry for student JD26-074 (expelled Jan. 22, 2026), effective Aug. 10, 2026
• Approved early re-entry for student JD26-109 (expelled Feb. 10, 2026), effective Aug. 10, 2026

The Marion School Board held a special meeting and unanimously approved early re-entry requests for seven students (JD26-004E, JD26-043E, JD26-045, JD26-074, JD26-075, JD26-101, JD26-109), all effective August 10, 2026. Each motion passed 5-0. The meeting lasted from 7:04 a.m. to 8:43 a.m.

• Approved early re-entry for student JD26-004E (5-0)
• Approved early re-entry for student JD26-043E (5-0)
• Approved early re-entry for student JD26-045 (5-0)
• Approved early re-entry for student JD26-074 (5-0)
• Approved early re-entry for student JD26-075 (5-0)
• Approved early re-entry for student JD26-101 (5-0)
• Approved early re-entry for student JD26-109 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:43 a.m.

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Board is meeting for a work session to receive updates and discuss several district topics. The session includes presentations on student programs, facility updates, and land use.

• Quarterly Compliance Inspections Report
• Gifted Programs Part 3
• Graduation 2026 update
• Booster Stadium Update
• Fessenden Adjacent Land Use presentation

The Marion County School Board held an administrative briefing and work session on May 21, 2026, discussing several topics including the Quarterly Compliance Inspections Report, Gifted Programs Part 3, Graduation 2026, Booster Stadium Update, hiring a realtor, and Fessenden Adjacent Land Use. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the session was purely informational and procedural.

• No decisions were made; all items were presented or discussed only

School Board Meeting

The school board will hold public hearings and vote on adopting new instructional materials for Spanish 1 ($400,000) and Spanish 2 ($220,000) for the 2025-2026 school year. The board will also recognize donations totaling over $32,000 from community organizations, including $16,749.80 for Dr. N.H. Jones Elementary School. Other items include approval of the agenda, minutes from April 14, and a consent agenda.

• Public hearing and vote on Spanish 1 instructional materials (Vista Higher Learning, Senderos Level 1, $400,000)
• Public hearing and vote on Spanish 2 instructional materials (Vista Higher Learning, Senderos Level 2, $220,000)
• Recognition of donations: $1,436 to Vanguard High School from West Marion Moose Lodge; $1,000 to West Port High School scholarship; $16,749.80 to Dr. N.H. Jones Elementary; $13,500 in CPR kits to eight high schools and Ocali Charter
• Approval of minutes from the April 14, 2026, School Board Meeting
• Approval of consent agenda containing multiple routine items

The Marion County School Board approved a large consent agenda including contracts, budget amendments, personnel items, and various operational agreements. The board also approved several independent contractor agreements for therapy and special education services, a settlement for a construction project at Vanguard High School, and the 2026-2027 budget calendar. All votes were unanimous except one abstention on personnel items for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

• Approved consent agenda including contracts, budget amendments, and personnel items (5-0)
• Approved independent contractor agreements for therapy and special education services (5-0)
• Approved settlement with WELBRO Building Corp. for Vanguard High School elevator project, including $20,000 refund (5-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 budget calendar timeline (5-0)
• Approved personnel items for 2026-2027 fiscal year (4-0-1, Cummings abstained)
• Approved expulsions with services for multiple students (5-0)
• Approved Guaranteed Maximum Price for North Marion High School water main replacement (5-0)
• Approved Apptegy agreement (5-0)

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

This is an administrative briefing and work session of the Marion County School Board. The board will review the district's strategic plan, receive annual presentations from multiple charter schools, and get an update on South Marion High School. Also on the agenda is discussion of the auditor selection committee process. Public comment is allowed after each work session topic.

• Review and discussion of the Strategic Plan (Part 3)
• Annual updates from charter schools: Ina A Colen Academy, McIntosh Area School, Marion Charter, Ocali Charter Middle, Ocali Charter High
• South Marion High School update presentation
• Auditor Selection Committee process discussion
• Proof of publication (procedural)

The Marion County School Board held an administrative briefing and work session to discuss the Strategic Plan, the Annual Charter Schools Update, the South Marion High School Update, and the Auditor Selection Committee. No votes or formal decisions were taken; the meeting was solely for discussion and presentations.

• No formal decisions or votes were recorded during the work session

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board holds a regular meeting including a public hearing on recommended instructional materials for World Languages (Spanish 1 and 2) for the 2026-2027 school year. The board also receives an informational report on a $7,482 change order for the Fort McCoy School well site replacement project and recognizes three donations totaling $38,000 to Marion Technical College, Winding Oaks Elementary, and Belleview High School. The meeting includes procedural items such as approval of agenda, minutes, and consent agenda.

• Public hearing on adoption of Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 instructional materials (Vista Higher Learning, Senderos, Florida Standards Edition, 2026)
• Change Order No. 3 for Fort McCoy School Well Site Replacement – additive $7,482.46 (new contract total $497,035.92)
• $35,000 donation to Marion Technical College from Voices for Children of N. Central Florida, Inc. for foster student scholarships
• $2,000 donation to Winding Oaks Elementary from Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation for healthy habits initiatives
• $1,000 donation to Belleview High School from Rotary Club of Belleview, FL for senior awards

The Marion County School Board approved the consent agenda and several regular agenda items, including the McIntosh Area School charter renewal, multiple data-sharing and service agreements, and personnel items. The board also approved expulsions for several students and a general liability settlement of $18,000. All votes were unanimous except for one personnel item (4-0-1) and a tree trimming services renewal (4-0-1).

• Approved McIntosh Area School charter renewal (5-0)
• Approved $38,000 in donations from three organizations (consent agenda)
• Approved expulsion with services for 7 students through Q3 2026-2027 (5-0)
• Approved expulsion with services for 3 students through entire 2026-2027 (5-0)
• Approved $18,000 general liability settlement for MB (consent agenda)
• Approved $50,000 workers' compensation settlement for EAC (consent agenda)
• Approved personnel items for 2025-2026 fiscal year (4-0-1, James abstained)
• Approved renewal of tree trimming services bid (4-0-1, Conrad abstained)

Special Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Marion County School Board holds a special administrative briefing and work session. The main agenda item is a presentation and discussion of NEOLA policy updates, with public comment allowed. The meeting also includes a superintendent briefing and board member comments.

• Review, discussion, and public comment on NEOLA policy updates (Version 2 Policy Update meeting document)
• Superintendent's administrative briefing on current events and concerns
• Proof of publication filed for the meeting
• Board member comments and concerns

The Marion County School Board held a special administrative briefing and work session to discuss proposed updates to NEOLA policies covering instructional staff employment, procurement for federal grants, and change orders. No formal votes were taken; the policies are scheduled for a vote at the June 23, 2026 board meeting.

• Reviewed NEOLA policy updates (no vote taken)
• Scheduled formal vote on policies for June 23, 2026 board meeting

Special School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board met to approve the staffing plan for 2026 summer programs across elementary, middle, high, and alternative school sites. The plan is intended to help students meet grade-level standards and improve academic performance.

• Approval of the 2026 Summer School Staffing Plan with a dollar amount of $3,000,000.00

The Marion County Special School Board met on April 16, 2026, and unanimously approved the 2026 Summer School Staffing Plan. The board also approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda, and adjourned. No public comments were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved 2026 Summer School Staffing Plan (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Marion County School Board will hold a work session to review the mid-year financial status, discuss workforce housing, and present updates on student progression and operations. No formal votes are scheduled.

• Mid-Year Financial Review
• Workforce Housing Update
• Student Progression Plan
• Operations Update
• McIntosh Area School Charter Renewal

This was an administrative briefing and work session only, with no formal votes or decisions taken. The board received presentations on workforce housing, the City of Ocala Comprehensive Plan, a mid-year financial review, operations, student progression, a charter school renewal application, and a summer school staffing plan. All items were discussed but not approved or denied.

• No formal decisions, votes, or actions taken at this work session

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board will approve the agenda and minutes from previous meetings, recognize donations totaling over $3,700, and receive information on the Guaranteed Maximum Price for HVAC modifications at Greenway Elementary School. No votes on substantive policy or spending are scheduled.

• Recognition of $1,680 donation from One Blood, Inc. to North Marion High School
• Recognition of $2,050 donation from Hammett L. Bowen Jr. Elementary PTO for teacher resources
• Information item: Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for HVAC modifications at Greenway Elementary (Project 25-105)
• Approval of minutes from four prior meetings (March 5, 10, 24, and 31, 2026)

The Marion County School Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included over 20 items such as contracts with Lego Brand Retail, CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion, and The Cypress Initiative, as well as financial reports, budget amendments, and bids for paint labor, vending services, and construction projects. The board also approved expulsions for multiple students, independent contractor agreements with speech language pathologists, and a guaranteed maximum price for lighting upgrades at North Marion High School. Donations totaling $3,730 were recognized for North Marion High School and Hammett L. Bowen, Jr. Elementary.

• Approved consent agenda including first amendment with Lego Brand Retail, Inc.
• Approved memorandum of understanding with CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion
• Approved renewal agreement with The Cypress Initiative, Inc.
• Approved financial reports for January and February 2026 and budget amendments
• Approved bids for paint labor, replacement condenser coils, and snack/beverage vending services
• Approved auto liability settlement for TB in the amount of $75,000
• Approved expulsions with and without services for multiple students for the remainder of 2025-2026 and into 2026-2027
• Approved guaranteed maximum price for North Marion High School auditorium lighting upgrades

Administrative Briefing and Work Session

The Marion County School Board will convene for a work session to discuss the 2026-2027 school start and stop times, review the strategic plan, and receive an administrative briefing. The meeting will also include a presentation on the World Languages Textbook Adoption.

• Review of 2026-2027 school start/stop times
• Review and discussion of Strategic Plan
• Presentation on World Languages Textbook Adoption
• Administrative briefing on Classrooms to Careers
• Review of 2026 Summer Programs staffing plan

The Marion County Schools Board held an administrative briefing and work session on April 2, 2026, to discuss Classrooms to Careers, the Strategic Plan, Summer School Staffing Plan, 2026-2027 School Start/Stop Times, and World Languages Textbook Adoption. No formal votes or decisions were made; the board reached consensus to bring the Summer School Staffing Plan and School Start/Stop Times topics back for further discussion at the April 16, 2026, meeting.

• Consensus to bring Summer School Staffing Plan to April 16, 2026, special meeting for discussion and vote
• Consensus to bring 2026-2027 School Start/Stop Times to April 16, 2026, work session for further discussion

Special Administrative Briefing and Work Session

This is a special administrative briefing and work session of the Marion County School Board. The board will hear a superintendent's briefing and review proposed NEOLA policy updates, with public comment permitted on that topic. The meeting also includes procedural items such as call to order, proof of publication, and board member comments.

• Review and public comment on NEOLA policy updates (Version 2 Policy Update Meeting, 5,540 KB attachment)
• Superintendent's administrative briefing on current events and concerns
• Proof of publication for the meeting notice

The Marion County Schools Board held a special work session to review a large set of NEOLA policies, covering areas from administration to community relations. No formal votes were taken; the board discussed the policies and scheduled an additional meeting on April 27, 2026, to continue discussion on specific policies. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive decisions made.

• Reviewed NEOLA policies across all sections (bylaws, administration, program, staff, students, finances, property, operations, community relations)
• Scheduled additional NEOLA policy discussion for April 27, 2026, work session
• Identified policies for further discussion on April 27, including Po2111, Po3120.04, Po6320, Po6345, and Po8710

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board will conduct routine procedural actions including approving prior meeting minutes and recognizing cash donations of $32,360.61 to schools and programs. The board will also receive information about a construction contract change order related to a cooler-freezer addition at Thelma Parker Center.

• Approve minutes from February 19 and 24, 2026 meetings
• Recognize $1,500 donation to Stanton-Weirsdale Elementary School for book vending machine
• Recognize $1,200 donation to Lake Weir High School for JROTC program support
• Recognize $4,660.61 donation to Lake Weir High School for Fast Pitch Softball Program
• Recognize $25,000 donation to Marion Technical College for health and nursing programs

School Board Meeting

The Marion County School Board will hold a regular meeting with procedural items, recognitions, and approval of minutes. The board will receive information on two deductive change orders already approved by the superintendent for the New Middle School DD and New High School CCC projects, totaling $17,175,000 in contract reductions and saving approximately $1,025,759 in sales tax.

• Deductive change order #2 (Amendment No. 1) for New Middle School DD (Lake Weir Middle School) reduces contract by $15,675,000, saving $940,500 in sales tax.
• Deductive change order #6 (Amendment No. 4) for New High School CCC (South Marion High School) reduces contract by $1,500,000, saving $85,259 in sales tax.
• Approval of minutes from February 10, 2026 regular meeting and February 19, 2026 special meeting (expulsions).
• Approval of the agenda for the March 10, 2026 meeting.
• Recognitions of student and staff achievements.