The School Board of Marion County public meetings in 2020
46 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is meeting to approve routine items including the consent agenda, which covers property disposal, budget amendments, and contracts. The most significant actions are approving a $375,000 yearly estimate for leased multifunction copiers and a $172,000 increase for HVAC equipment and consumables. The board also approved the October 2020 budget amendments and monthly financial report.
- Approved $375,000 yearly estimate for leased multifunction copiers (Bid 3842RC) to Clearview Business Solutions, LLC, term through June 30, 2025
- Approved $172,000 expenditure increase for HVAC equipment and consumables (Bid 3807GM), an $82,000 increase from original estimate
- Approved Budget Resolution Number 2 for October 2020 amendments, decreasing General Fund balance by $258,277
- Approved disposition of tangible property valued at $159,493.94
- Approved minutes for October 13 and October 22, 2020 meetings
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session. They will receive updates from the superintendent and discuss the 2021 health plan year, including stop loss insurance, and review district-wide attendance zone options for Evergreen Elementary. The meeting is a discussion and review session, not a final decision-making meeting.
- 2021 Stop Loss and 2021 Health Plan Year Updates
- District-Wide Attendance Zones (Evergreen Options) presentation
- Superintendent's Administrative Briefing
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes on work session topics
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
This is the annual organizational meeting of the Marion County School Board Leasing Corporation, a procedural session required by its bylaws. The board will confirm continuation of procedures, review organizational rules with the attorney, and elect officers for both the board and the corporation. All actions are routine and follow the Articles of Incorporation.
- Election of Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors
- Election of President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer of the Corporation
- Review of organizational procedures by School Board Attorney
- Proof of due notice of the meeting to be filed
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
This is the annual organizational meeting of the Marion County School Board, required by Florida law. The board will set its regular meeting schedule for 2021, elect a chair and vice-chair, and acknowledge the superintendent as secretary. All items are procedural and were approved unanimously.
- Re-adopted regular meetings on second and fourth Tuesdays, except fourth Tuesday in December, starting at 5:30 p.m. at 512 S.E. Third Street, Ocala, Board Chambers
- Scheduled four special meetings in 2021: July 22 (tentative budget), July 27 (public hearing tentative budget), September 7 (public hearing final budget), November 16 (organizational)
- Elected Nancy Thrower as Chair and Kelly King as Vice-Chair
- Acknowledged Superintendent as Ex Officio Secretary and Elena Martinez-Lopez as Board Clerk, Nicole Prestipino as Deputy Clerk
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is holding a public hearing and will vote on adopting Policy 8.90, which would require face coverings for all persons on school district property to slow the spread of COVID-19. The board will also approve the meeting agenda, minutes from prior meetings, and recognize business partners.
- Public hearing and vote on Policy 8.90 - Covid-19 Mandatory Face Masks/Coverings
- Approval of minutes from 10 prior meetings (Aug-Sep 2020)
- Recognition of business partners: E-One, Edward Jones, Advent Health with local schools
- Public comments from Vickie Treulieb and Kelly Myers
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is holding a work session to review and discuss several topics, including the draft 2021-2022 meeting calendar, districtwide attendance zones, winter and middle school sports updates, and first amendments to School Resource Officer (SRO) agreements. The board will also receive a superintendent's briefing with curriculum attachments. No final votes are scheduled; items are for discussion only.
- Review of 2021-2022 draft school board meeting calendar
- Review of districtwide attendance zones
- Winter sports and middle school sports update
- First Amendment to SRO agreements with Marion County, Belleview, and Ocala
- Superintendent's briefing includes social studies curriculum maps and SB 7030 implementation
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held a regular meeting on October 13, 2020, approving the agenda, minutes from prior meetings, and a consent agenda covering financial reports and contract assignments. The board also held public hearings and approved the Five-Year District Facilities Work Program for 2020-2025 and revisions to the Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures.
- Approved Five-Year District Facilities Work Program for FY 2020-2021 through 2024-2025
- Adopted 2019-2020 revisions to Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures (SP&P)
- Approved monthly financial reports for July and August 2020 (revenue $24.18M and $46.49M; expenditures $15.49M and $48.98M)
- Approved assignment of Bid 3693GM for bus brakes to Cumberland International Trucks ($90,000)
- Approved minutes from July 28 and July 30, 2020 meetings
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session to discuss and review several topics, including long-range planning, technology plan updates, custodial staff concerns, and attorney interviews. Public input is allowed after each presentation, and comments are limited to three minutes.
- Long Range Planning presentation with FCI 2020 Five Year Assessment
- Technology Plan Updates presentation
- Custodial Staff Concerns discussion
- Attorney Interviews Discussion
- Superintendent's Administrative Briefing
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board will vote on routine items including approving minutes and consent agenda items. A key action is scheduling a public hearing for October 27, 2020, to adopt a new policy requiring face coverings on school property due to COVID-19. The board will also approve contracts for food services and dispose of obsolete property.
- Schedule public hearing for Oct 27, 2020 to adopt Covid-19 Mandatory Face Masks/Coverings Policy 8.90
- Approve $543,855 addendum for Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program with Florida Dept. of Agriculture
- Approve $150,000 agreement with Heartland Payment Solutions for online meal payments
- Approve disposition of tangible property valued at $39,271.35
- Approve minutes from July 16 and July 23, 2020 meetings
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board met on September 8, 2020, to approve the final budget for FY 2020-2021, set the property tax millage rate, and handle routine administrative items. The board also approved budget amendments for June 2020, heard presentations on a VyStar Credit Union learning lab at Belleview High School and the Marion County Youth Football League's 50th season, and accepted public comments.
- Adopted Resolution 20-09 affirming the final FY 2020-2021 budget of $651,823,890
- Adopted Resolution 20-08 setting the total millage rate at 7.0180 mills, 2.97% above the rolled-back rate
- Approved final budget amendments for June 2020, increasing General Fund revenues by $2,524,048 and appropriations by $610,576
- Heard presentation on proposed VyStar Credit Union Learning Lab at Belleview High School (agreement runs Aug 1, 2021–Jun 30, 2022)
- Approved disposition of tangible property valued at $1,577,494.29
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held an administrative briefing and work session to discuss various district updates. The meeting included presentations on special education policies, planning updates, and a rental facilities agreement rollout plan.
- Review of ESE Special Programs and Procedures (SP&P) policies
- Presentation on Rental Facilities Agreement phased rollout plan
- Discussion regarding Legislative Agenda preparation
- Superintendent's administrative briefing on current events
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held a regular meeting on August 25, 2020, approving the agenda, minutes from prior meetings, and a consent agenda of routine items. The most significant action was increasing the office supplies contract with Office Depot by $400,000 to purchase personal protective equipment (PPE). The board also rejected a plumbing equipment bid and extended the current plumbing supplies contract by 90 days.
- Approved $400,000 expenditure increase for City of Tamarac Contract 19-12R (Office Depot) for office supplies and PPE, total estimated $800,000/year
- Rejected Bid 3826GM for plumbing equipment and extended Bid 3779GM for plumbing supplies by 90 days (est. $75,000/year)
- Renewed Bid 3649GM for metal doors and frames (est. $75,000/year) through August 31, 2021
- Renewed Bid 3657AH for diplomas and covers (est. $16,000/year)
- Approved monthly financial report for May 2020: revenues $441,370,402.91; expenditures $426,580,538.33
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session. The main topic is a review and discussion of the hiring process for the School Board Attorney. The meeting also includes a superintendent's briefing and board member comments.
- Discussion of hiring process for School Board Attorney
- Superintendent's administrative briefing on current events
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes on work session topics
- Meeting at 512 SE Third Street, Ocala, Florida
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session. They will review and discuss the capital budget, including the 5-year work plan and remaining funds, and receive updates on the Osceola Middle and North Marion High School cafeteria projects. The meeting also includes board comments and public input on agenda items.
- Capital Budget, includes 5-Year Work Plan, and Remaining Funds
- Osceola Middle and North Marion High School Cafeteria Update
- Public input limited to 3 minutes on work session topics
- Superintendent's Administrative Briefing on current events
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is meeting to approve the agenda, minutes from prior meetings, and a consent agenda that includes disposing of obsolete property, amending a contract with Educational Learning Systems, Inc. to $1,125,000, and renewing a bid for asphalt paving. The board also approved Resolution No. 20-07, which allows employees to use accrued sick leave and take unpaid leave for COVID-19-related reasons.
- Approved Resolution No. 20-07 for COVID-19-related employee leave
- Approved $2,524,515.11 disposition of tangible property
- Approved $1,125,000 amendment to Educational Learning Systems, Inc. agreement
- Approved $350,000 renewal of Bid 3717GM for asphalt paving and related services
- Approved minutes from May 2020 meetings
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held an administrative briefing and work session on August 6, 2020. The primary agenda item was a review and discussion of the FY2020-21 General Fund budget. No final votes or decisions were recorded in this agenda, as the session was designated for discussion and presentation only.
- Review and discussion of the FY2020-21 General Fund budget
- Presentation of millage history from 1999 to current
- Review of tentative fund balance data as of July 20, 2020
- Discussion of General Fund operating salaries and benefits budget
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held a special meeting to discuss the reopening of schools, with a motion to discuss the topic that carried unanimously. The agenda also included public comments from three individuals and standard procedural items. The meeting was an emergency session focused on COVID-19 procedures and reopening plans.
- Discussion on reopening schools with COVID-19 employee flowchart and procedures recommendations
- Draft Resolution No. 20-07 regarding reopening
- Fall extracurricular reopening update
- Public comments from Chris Altobello, Dianne Woodruff Winegard, and Dr. Barbara J. Brooks
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held a regular meeting on July 28, 2020, taking action on several items. They approved the initial charter contract for Ina A. Colen Academy, adopted Resolution 20-03 condemning racism, and passed Resolution 20-06 requiring face coverings on school property. The board also approved minutes from prior meetings and held a public hearing on the Operations Manual Committee procedures.
- Approved initial charter contract for Ina A. Colen Academy (opens August 2022)
- Adopted Resolution 20-03 condemning racism and affirming inclusive school environment
- Adopted Resolution 20-06 requiring face coverings on all School District property (COVID-19)
- Held public hearing on revised Operations Manual Committee members and procedures
- Approved minutes from April 23, April 28, April 30, and May 5, 2020 meetings
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held a special meeting on July 7, 2020, to address COVID-19-related items. The board voted to rescind a resolution allowing employee sick leave for pandemic-related reasons, approved a staffing plan for the Summer School Recovery Program, and approved the Re-Opening Schools Task Force recommendations for the 2020-21 school year. The board also approved personnel items and special leave for election workers.
- Rescinded Resolution No. 20-02 authorizing employee sick leave for COVID-19-related reasons
- Approved 2020 Summer School Recovery Program staffing plan, funded by general funds reimbursed by CARES Act
- Approved Re-Opening Schools Task Force recommendations for 2020-21 school year
- Approved special leave for election workers per Governor's Executive Order 20-149
- Approved all personnel items for 2020-2021 fiscal year
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held public hearings and approved the 2020-2021 MCPS Mental Health Plan, funded at $1,522,703, and revisions to the Code of Student Conduct for the 2020-2021 school year. The board also approved the consent agenda, including budget amendments, an internal audit, and a business partnership, with two items moved to discussion.
- Approved 2020-2021 Mental Health Plan ($1,522,703)
- Approved revisions to Code of Student Conduct for 2020-2021
- Approved budget amendments for May 2020
- Approved business partnership with Phoenix Wood Products for Fort McCoy School
- Approved internal audit for North Marion High School
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is holding a work session to discuss and review several topics, including a soft reopening plan for schools, school start/stop times, a charter application for Ina A. Colen Academy, and teacher certification endorsements. These are discussion items, not final decisions.
- Soft reopening plan for Marion County Public Schools
- School planning update with color maps for Winding Oaks
- School start/stop times discussion
- Ina A. Colen Academy charter application (contract updated 6-16-20)
- Teacher certification endorsements (ASD and gifted programs)
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is meeting to approve the agenda, minutes, and a consent agenda that includes the contract for incoming Superintendent Diane Gullett, with a base salary of $210,000. The board also approved the monthly financial report and several purchasing bids for fire/EMT training equipment, HVAC supplies, and paint.
- Approve contract for Superintendent Diane Gullett, base salary $210,000, car allowance $6,000, term July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2023
- Approve monthly financial report for April 2020: revenue $402,392,116.13, expenditures $359,938,643.06
- Award Bid 3806MF for Fire & EMT Training Equipment and Supplies, estimated $175,000/year
- Award Bid 3807GM for HVAC Equipment and Consumables, estimated $90,000/year
- Award Bid 3812GM for Paint and Painting Supplies, estimated $75,000/year
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board holds a work session to review and discuss several topics, including the annual equity update, the 2020-2021 general insurance renewal, a 2021 health insurance update, and construction projects. The meeting also includes a superintendent's briefing on current events and summer activities. No final decisions are made; it is a discussion and review session.
- Annual Equity Update Report presentation
- 2020-2021 General Insurance Renewal Review
- 2021 Health Insurance Update (self-funding presentation)
- Construction Projects Update
- Superintendent's briefing on summer activities and athletics
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board met on May 26, 2020, and approved the consent agenda, which included appointments, budget amendments, and contracts. The board also approved minutes from prior meetings and heard public comments. The most consequential items were the approval of a staffing plan amendment to hire an appointed superintendent and a $450,000 contract for septage disposal.
- Approved amendment to 2019-2020 District Staffing Plan to create Superintendent position
- Approved $450,000 contract with American Pipe & Tank, Inc. for septage and sludge disposal (2020-2025)
- Approved $125,000 bid for multi-purpose paper for Central Warehouse (Mac Papers, Inc. and Veritiv Operating Company)
- Approved budget amendments for April 2020, decreasing General Fund balance by $160,521
- Approved appointments to Value Adjustment Board: Nancy Thrower and Gwendolyn Dawson
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is holding an emergency administrative briefing and work session. The main item is a review and discussion of a proposed modification to the Board's sick leave policy, related to COVID-19. Public comments are limited to three minutes on work session topics.
- Discussion of Board Policy modification regarding sick leave
- Review of emergency meeting document on use of leave re COVID-19
- Review of Chapter 6.00 Leave of Absence policy
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held an administrative briefing and work session on May 7, 2020. The meeting focused on reviewing specific operational topics rather than voting on final actions. Key discussions included the implementation of metal detectors, the district's staffing plan, and a comprehensive mental health plan.
- Review of metal detector usage in schools
- Discussion of the 2020-2021 Mental Health Budget
- Review of the District Staffing Plan
- Discussion of the Code of Student Conduct for 2020-2021
- Review of Board Membership Dues with the Florida School Board Association
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board convened a special meeting on May 5, 2020, primarily to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The agenda consisted largely of procedural items, including the call to order, pledge of allegiance, and public comment. The only substantive action taken was a motion to discuss the COVID-19 update, which passed unanimously. No other policy changes, contracts, or budget items were decided.
- Motion to discuss the Covid-19 Update (passed 5-0)
- Public comment period for residents to address the Board
- Board and Superintendent comments on recent activities
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is holding a special emergency meeting to discuss COVID-19-related updates, including employee leave under the FFCRA and hybrid work models. The agenda includes public comment, board comments, and adjournment, but the main substantive item is the COVID-19 update.
- COVID-19 update with FFCRA employee request flowchart and required poster
- Discussion of navigating the hybrid work model during COVID-19
- Public opportunity to address the board (5-minute limit)
- Board and superintendent comments
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held a public hearing and voted to approve the new charter school application for Ina A. Colen Academy, which is set to open in August 2022. The board also approved the creation of an African American History Community Advisory Team and several consent agenda items, including a police special duty officer agreement and budget amendments.
- Approved new charter school application for Ina A. Colen Academy (opening August 2022)
- Approved African American History Community Advisory Team
- Approved agreement with City of Ocala for police special duty officers at $50/hour, minimum 3 hours
- Approved budget amendments for March 2020 (General Fund revenues +$28,041, appropriations +$196,184)
- Approved continued use of State of Florida contract for Apple computers (up to $500,000/year)
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is holding an administrative briefing and work session to discuss and review several topics, including a district staffing plan update, annual health insurance review, long-range planning, comprehensive mental health plan, Evergreen/College Park rezoning update, and a Value Adjustment Board appointment. The meeting is primarily for discussion and review, with no final votes scheduled.
- District Staffing Plan Update
- Annual Review of Health Insurance
- Comprehensive Mental Health Plan for 2020-2021
- Evergreen/College Park Rezoning Update
- Value Adjustment Board Appointment
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held a special meeting to complete its discussion of superintendent candidates and take action. The board voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Diane Gullett as the first appointed superintendent of Marion County Public Schools. The board also approved a $34,975 agreement with Step CG, LLC for mobile internet services for students and staff.
- Appointed Dr. Diane Gullett as Superintendent (motion carried unanimously)
- Approved $34,975 purchase from Step CG, LLC for Cradlepoint and Parsec Technologies mobile internet
- Public comment period held (Sheila Arnett requested to address board)
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held a regular meeting on April 14, 2020, approving the agenda, minutes from prior meetings, and a consent agenda of routine items. These included internal audits for several schools, the February 2020 monthly financial report, and multiple purchasing agreements. The meeting was largely procedural, with all votes passing unanimously.
- Approved consent agenda items C6.1-C16.1, including internal audits for Dunnellon High School, Extended Day Program, Hammett Bowen Jr Elementary, and Saddlewood Elementary
- Approved monthly financial report for February 2020: total revenue $340,252,267.92, total expenditures $291,519,969.55
- Approved $35,815.50 agreement with Synovia Solutions for school bus GPS licensing and maintenance through Dec 31, 2020
- Approved Bid 3799GM for audio/video supplies, estimated $750,000/year, term April 15, 2020 - April 11, 2021
- Approved Bid 3803GM for paint labor (doors, sidelights, railings), $65,000
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is holding a work session to review and discuss several topics, including new charter school applications, the annual review of alternative learning sites, the 2018-2019 audit, an emergency manual update, the district staffing plan, a proposed new cafeteria at Osceola Middle School, and the African American History Community Advisory Team. These are discussion items, not final decisions.
- New charter school application review
- Annual review of alternative learning sites
- Audit presentation for 2018-2019
- Proposed new cafeteria at Osceola Middle School
- District staffing plan (part 2 of 4)
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is meeting to interview applicants for the appointed superintendent position. The board will discuss the candidates and decide whether to recommend one for hiring, discuss further at a future meeting, or continue advertising. This is a discussion and decision-making meeting, not a final hiring action.
- Interviews of superintendent applicants
- Board discussion on candidate consensus and next steps
- Review of meeting format for applicant interviews
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
This is an emergency meeting of the Marion County School Board. The main item is a discussion on COVID-19 and the governor's stay-at-home order, with no fiscal impact or budgeted amount. The agenda also includes routine procedural items such as call to order, pledge, public comments, board comments, and adjournment.
- Discussion of COVID-19 and Governor's Stay-At-Home Order
- Public opportunity to address the board (5-minute limit)
- Board and Superintendent comments
- Adjournment of meeting
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held a special work session to review applications for the superintendent position. The board voted to approve three top candidates for the interview process: Heath Morrison, Diane Gullett, and Brennan Asplen. The motion carried with four votes in favor and one against.
- Approved top three superintendent candidates: Heath Morrison, Diane Gullett, Brennan Asplen
- Motion carried 4-1 (Nay: Nancy Thrower)
- Reviewed 12 candidate applications and resumes
- Public input limited to 3 minutes per work session topic
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held a regular meeting on March 24, 2020, approving several items including public hearings for school rezoning and stadium namings. The board also approved the meeting agenda and minutes from prior meetings, and received a presentation on school data updates. All actions were approved unanimously by the five board members present.
- Approved rezoning Evergreen Elementary School, moving students west of I-75 to College Park Elementary, affecting ~160 students, with $98,000 fiscal impact
- Approved naming Dunnellon High School softball stadium 'Fagan Field' ($1,200)
- Approved naming West Port High School football stadium 'Ken Vianello Stadium' ($1,500)
- Held public hearing on Operations Manual Committee members and procedures
- Approved minutes for February 11 and February 20, 2020 meetings
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held an emergency meeting to discuss COVID-19 and how to move forward. The board reviewed a draft pandemic action plan and heard from the superintendent, then voted unanimously to proceed with open discussion. The meeting also included public comments and standard procedural items.
- COVID-19 update and discussion of draft pandemic action plan
- Public address requests from Melissa Merriweather and Scot Quintel
- Unanimous vote to discuss COVID-19 (motion by Nancy Thrower, second by Kelly King)
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is meeting to approve routine items, including minutes, audits, and a memorandum of understanding with the Marion County Sheriff's Office to use three school sites as disaster services points of distribution. The agenda is largely procedural, with recognitions for student achievements and a public comment period.
- Approve MOU with Marion County Sheriff's Office for disaster services at North Marion High School, Dunnellon High School, and Marion Technical Institute
- Approve business partnership between Edward Jones Financial Advisor Colin A. Barrett and Saddlewood Elementary School
- Approve internal audits for Belleview Middle School and Dr. N.H. Jones Elementary School for 2018-2019
- Recognize National History Day Fair and Spelling Bee winners
- Approve minutes from January 28 and February 6, 2020 meetings
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is holding a work session to review and discuss several topics, including the African American Exemplary Status curriculum initiative, a Military Choice Academy update, health insurance status, school security costs, renaming of two athletic facilities, and the first part of the district staffing plan for 2020-21. These are discussion items, not final decisions.
- African American Exemplary Status presentation on African and African American Studies Curriculum Initiative
- Military Choice Academy update
- Health insurance status review
- School security cost update (school hardening funding)
- Renaming West Port High School stadium and Dunnellon High School softball field
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held a regular meeting on February 25, 2020, approving the agenda, minutes, and a consent agenda that included a $500,000 term contract for school cafeteria products. The board also recognized student achievement and issued a proclamation for Fine Arts in Our Schools Month. Most items were routine approvals with no fiscal impact.
- Approved Bid 3789MF for school cafeteria products, $500,000 yearly estimate, term March 1, 2020 to February 28, 2021
- Approved internal audits for Shady Hill Elementary and Stanton-Weirsdale Elementary for 2018-2019
- Scheduled a public hearing for March 24, 2020 on Operations Manual Committee members and procedures
- Recognized Sunshine State Scholar winners and MATHCOUNTS winners
- Proclaimed March 2020 as Fine Arts in Our Schools Month
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held a regular meeting on February 11, 2020, approving the agenda, minutes from prior sessions, and a consent agenda of routine items. Notable actions included approving monthly financial reports, a $70,000 expenditure increase for HVAC repairs at West Port High School, and a $50,000 renewal for portable classroom relocation services. The board also recognized schools for healthy district awards and bookkeeping excellence.
- Approved monthly financial reports for November and December 2019 (revenues $156M and $216.7M; expenditures $168.3M and $215.2M)
- Approved $70,000 expenditure increase for Sourcewell Contract 030817-JHN for HVAC systems at West Port High School
- Approved $50,000 renewal of Bid #3582GM for Portable Classroom Relocation Services
- Recognized Marion County Public Schools as Florida Healthy School District Silver level (2019-2021)
- Recognized 10 schools for perfect bookkeeping audits
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board held a special meeting to approve a list of out-of-field teachers in ESOL and other subject areas as of February 3, 2020. This approval is required by state law for the district to receive FTE funding for students assigned to those teachers. The board voted unanimously to approve the list, and then adjourned.
- Approved list of out-of-field teachers in ESOL and other subjects as of February 3, 2020
- Approval enables district to collect FTE funding for affected students
- Teachers signed documents to complete required courses for full certification
- Motion carried 3-0 (Kelly King, Nancy Thrower, Eric Cummings)
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is holding a special administrative briefing and work session. The main item is a presentation and discussion of survey results from Ray & Associates, likely related to the superintendent search. The meeting also includes a superintendent's briefing and board member comments.
- Review and discussion of Ray & Associates survey results
- Superintendent's administrative briefing on current events/concerns
- Public input allowed on work session topics after presentations
- Board members share comments and concerns
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board met on January 28, 2020, to conduct routine procedural business. The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from six previous sessions, including the November 12, 2019 regular meeting and the December 23, 2019 special meeting. No major policy changes, budget approvals, or new ordinances were decided during the recorded portion of the agenda.
- Approved minutes for the November 12, 2019 School Board Meeting
- Approved minutes for the November 19, 2019 Organizational Meeting
- Approved minutes for the December 10, 2019 School Board Meeting
- Adopted a proclamation designating February as Black History Month
- Adopted a proclamation designating February as Career and Technical Education Month
School Board - BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2008-2026)
The Marion County School Board is holding a special administrative briefing and work session. The main item is a presentation and discussion of options for Evergreen Elementary School, with public input allowed after the presentation. The meeting also includes the superintendent's briefing and board member comments.
- Discussion of Evergreen Elementary School options
- Presentation includes charter school options
- Public input limited to 3 minutes per speaker on work session topics