Washington County School District FL public meetings in 2024
38 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board will consider a consent agenda that includes opening the position of Deputy Superintendent, approving a revised job description for that role, and increasing adult meal prices. The board will also vote on numerous personnel actions, contracts, and routine financial approvals. The meeting includes presentations and a public comment period.
- Approval to open the position of Deputy Superintendent and approve a revised job description
- Approval of Adult Meal Price Increase
- Approval of a groundskeeping contract for 2025-2027
- Approval of a change order decrease for the New Chipley Pre-K Center project
- Approval of out-of-state travel for CHS Girls Basketball to Headland, AL
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board is meeting in executive session to discuss negotiations. The agenda includes a call to order, approval of the agenda, and a discussion item labeled 'Negotiation'. The meeting will then adjourn.
- Executive session for negotiation discussion
- Approval of the agenda as stated or restated
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board will meet in executive session to discuss negotiation matters. The meeting includes procedural items such as calling the meeting to order and approving the agenda. The only substantive item listed is a discussion on negotiation.
- Executive session for negotiation discussion
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board will hold its annual reorganizational meeting to elect a board chair and vice chair, set the date and time of future board meetings, and determine board member salaries. The board will also select a school board attorney and set the retainer fee, choose a liaison to the Small School District Council Consortium, and approve anticipated travel for members for the 2024-2025 school year.
- Selection of School Board Chairman and Vice Chairman
- Set Date and Time of School Board Meetings
- Set School Board Members Salary (attached PDF)
- Selection of School Board Attorney and Set Retainer Fee (attached contract)
- Approval of anticipated travel for 2024-2025 (three conferences in Tallahassee and Tampa)
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Board is deciding on several facility improvements, including auditorium upgrades and a five-year work plan. They are also reviewing personnel recommendations, employment contracts, and student travel requests.
- Approval of sound system and LED lighting upgrades for CHS/RMS and VHS auditoriums
- Approval of a Five-Year Work Plan for facilities
- Approval of 2024-2025 Equipment Upgrade and Modernization (EUM) Grant
- Approval of change order decreases for Chipley Pre-K Center and Vernon Elementary Classroom Renovation Project
- Approval of STEM Early College Agreements
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board will consider a consent agenda including the purchase of Chromebooks from Riverside Technologies, a land lease agreement with Verizon, and approval of multiple grants. The board will also act on personnel changes and out-of-state travel requests for students and staff.
- Approval of purchase of Chromebooks from Riverside Technologies, Inc.
- Approval of Land Lease Agreement with Verizon
- Approval of 21st Century Geographic Expansion Grant
- Approval of UNISIG Grant for Vernon Middle School
- Approval of out-of-state travel for WAVE students to Peanut Festival in Dothan, AL
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board will hold an executive session focused on safety. The agenda includes only procedural items and a single discussion topic on safety, with no specific proposals or decisions listed.
- Executive session to discuss safety
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board is meeting for an executive session to discuss negotiation matters. The agenda includes only procedural items and a single discussion item on negotiation, with no specific details provided.
- Executive session for negotiation discussion
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board will hold a final budget hearing to set the millage rate and approve the FY 2024-2025 budget. The meeting includes presentations, public input, and board votes on two resolutions: Resolution #24-03 determining revenues and millages levied, and Resolution #24-04 approving the final budget.
- Approval of Resolution #24-03 determining revenues and millages levied
- Approval of Resolution #24-04 approving the final budget for FY 2024-2025
- Public input opportunities on both the millage resolution and the budget
- Meeting held at the District Board Room, 750 Sinclair Street, Chipley, FL
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board is holding a public hearing to consider revisions to existing policies and adoption of new policies. Proposed changes cover collective bargaining, school safety, dropout prevention, AI acceptable use, drones, student control, and use of facilities. The board will hear public input before taking action.
- Proposed new policy on Artificial Intelligence Acceptable Use (4.24)
- Proposed new policy on Operation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles/Drones (4.25)
- Revision to Safe and Secure Schools policy (3.40)
- Revision to Student Control policy (5.30)
- Proposed new policy on Employee Discipline (6.39)
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board will hold a student hearing review session immediately following its regular meeting. The agenda includes a presentation by the board attorney, case updates, student progress reports, superintendent input, and board action. No specific student names or case details are provided in the agenda.
- Presentation by School Board Attorney
- Case Update discussion
- Student Progress discussion
- Superintendent Recommendation/Input
- Board Action on student hearing
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board will hold a workshop to discuss transportation-related topics, including the Stopfinder app, bus cameras, training pay, driver retention, referral issues, field trips, and overcrowding. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.
- Update on Stopfinder app
- Camera on outside of bus
- Training pay
- Driver retention and incentives
- Overcrowding buses
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board will vote on consent items including the annual financial report, revisions to 11 school board policies, and approval of the 2024-2025 federal programs. The board will also consider several out-of-state travel requests for student groups and approve new hires and contracts for coaches.
- Approval of the Annual Financial Report for FY June 30, 2024
- Adoption of revisions to 11 school board policies, including new policies on High School Equivalency Program and Employee Discipline
- Approval of out-of-state travel for CHS Band to Troy, AL, and Valdosta, GA
- Approval of contract with JWL, LLC (Sonny's) for 2024-2025
- Approval of Adult Meal Price Increase
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board will hold a student hearing review, including a presentation by the board attorney, discussion of findings of fact and conclusion of law, superintendent input, and board action. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific student or case details provided.
- Presentation by School Board Attorney
- Discussion of Findings of Fact
- Discussion of Conclusion of Law
- Superintendent Recommendation/Input
- Board Action on the student hearing
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board is holding a special meeting to hear presentations from four architectural firms. The board will then rank or select a firm and may enter negotiations. This is a discussion and information item, not a final decision.
- Presentations by ALW-Architects Lewis + Whitlock (3:05-3:25 PM)
- Presentations by DAG Architects, Inc. (3:35-3:55 PM)
- Presentations by Donofro & Associates Architects (4:05-4:25 PM)
- Presentations by JRA Architects, Inc. (4:35-4:55 PM)
- Ranking/selection of an architectural firm and possible negotiations
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board is meeting for a student hearing review immediately following its regular meeting. The agenda includes a presentation by the School Board Attorney, findings of fact, conclusions of law, superintendent input, and possible board action. No specific student or case details are listed.
- 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 will vote on a consent agenda that includes hiring an assistant director at Florida Panhandle Technical College, approving multiple articulation agreements with other school boards, and hiring a new Director of Exceptional Student Education. The board will also recognize a back-to-school donation event and a national weightlifting champion.
- Approval to hire Chris Williams as Director of Exceptional Student Education
- Approval of 2024-25 Articulation Agreements between FPTC and five other school boards
- Approval of out-of-state travel for CHS Football and Band to Linden, AL
- Approval of contract with Washington County Sheriff's Office
- Approval of contract with Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell P.A.
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board will hold a budget hearing to discuss and vote on the proposed tentative millage rates and the tentative budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. The board will consider adopting the required local effort, basic discretionary, and capital outlay millage rates, as well as the overall tentative budget. Public input will be taken before the board votes.
- Discussion and approval of the tentative millage rates for fiscal year 2024-2025
- Approval of the 2024-2025 tentative budget
- Public input session on the proposed budget and millage rates
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board will hold a special meeting immediately following a budget hearing. The board is scheduled to vote on a change to the Support Personnel Salary Schedule as a consent item. The agenda also includes a citizen comment period and information on upcoming school events.
- Approval of change to Support Personnel Salary Schedule (consent item)
- Citizen comment period (5-minute limit per speaker)
- Upcoming events: Welcome Back event (Aug 2), Back-To-School Bash (Aug 10), school orientation dates
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board will hold a special meeting to set the millage rate for advertisement, approve the tentative budget for advertisement, and approve the notice of tax for school capital outlay advertisement. The board will also consider several consent items, including change orders for construction projects and approval of the 2024-2029 District Strategic Plan, as well as personnel actions such as employment recommendations and resignations.
- 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 change order increase for VES Classroom Renovation Project
- Approval of 2024-2029 District Strategic Plan
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board will convene for student hearing reviews immediately following its regular meeting. The agenda includes two separate student hearings, each involving a presentation by the School Board Attorney, findings of fact, conclusions of law, superintendent input, and board action. No specific details about the students or allegations are provided in the agenda.
- Student Hearing #1: attorney presentation, findings of fact, conclusion of law, superintendent recommendation, board action
- Student Hearing #2: attorney presentation, findings of fact, conclusion of law, superintendent recommendation, board action
- Agenda approval as stated or restated
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board will hold its regular meeting on July 8, 2024, to approve consent items including financial reports, student handbooks, personnel changes, and various purchases. The board will also receive presentations on accreditation, scholarships, and a facilities project update.
- Approval of purchase of 2018 Toyota Sienna
- Approval of lease agreement with Pitney Bowes
- Approval of purchase of Instructional Materials for Science through Florida School Book Depository
- Approval of employment recommendation of Jason Grantham, coordinator of finance-PAEC, effective July 9, 2024
- Approval of purchase order to Anatomage for Chipley High School Virtual Dissection Table
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board is holding a special meeting to consider a budget amendment, adopt K-12 science textbooks, and approve numerous personnel actions including resignations, hires, and retirements. The board will also review grant applications and contract amendments recommended by PAEC, and hear a presentation on the summer camp program.
- Approval of Budget Amendment
- K-5, 6-8, and 9-12 Science Textbook Adoption
- Approval of 2024-2025 Chipola Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreement
- Approval of purchase order to Imagine Learning for Edgenuity
- Approval of employment recommendation of Kristian Jones, assistant principal at Kate M. Smith Elementary
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School District Board is holding a budget workshop to discuss the upcoming budget. The agenda includes a budget presentation, with no specific figures or decisions listed. The rest of the agenda is procedural, covering the call to order and approval of the agenda.
- Budget presentation (discussion/information item)
- Budget Workshop Presentation 2024_0001.pdf attached
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board will hold its regular meeting on June 10, 2024, to consider a consent agenda with numerous routine items, including approval of contracts, purchase orders, travel requests, and personnel actions. The board will also receive updates on the WVPK project and hear presentations on band recognition and the Student Wraparound Achievement Team. Several items were added to the agenda after posting, including a Sheriff's MOU and out-of-state travel for students.
- Approval of ABM Custodial Services Contract (updated)
- Approval of contract for Chipley High School Culinary Phase 2 Project
- Approval of out-of-state travel for JROTC cadets, football, volleyball, and career camp students
- Approval of purchase of computers for CTE Business Courses
- Approval of new job description for Resource Specialist I - Professional Learning
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board is holding a public hearing to discuss and receive input on adopting new K-12 science textbooks from McGraw Hill. The district's textbook committee reviewed materials on the Florida K-12 Science Short Bid List and recommends these submissions. The meeting includes a presentation by the superintendent or staff, followed by public input, and is scheduled after a budget workshop.
- Public hearing on K-12 science textbook adoption (McGraw Hill)
- Superintendent/staff presentation on recommended textbooks
- Public input session on textbook selection
- Textbooks cover grades K-5, 6-8, and 9-12 (Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy, Physical Science, Environmental Science, Physics)
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board is holding its regular meeting on May 13, 2024, to consider a consent agenda with numerous routine items, including financial approvals, personnel changes, and contracts. The board will also receive presentations recognizing student achievements and hear a citizen comment period. Notable additions to the agenda include a memorandum of understanding with the Washington County Sheriff's Office and a Safe School Canine Grant.
- Approval of MOU with Washington County Sheriff's Office
- Approval of 2023-2024 Office of Safe School Canine Grant
- Approval of change order decrease #2 for New Chipley Pre-K Center Project
- Approval of contract with K12 Florida, LLC
- Approval of out-of-state travel for CHS Cheerleaders to UCA Camp Auburn
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board is holding a workshop to discuss two operational topics: practices for bus driver training and requirements for substitute employment. No votes or decisions are listed; the agenda is primarily informational and procedural.
- Discussion: Transportation - Practices for Bus Driver Training
- Discussion: Substitutes - Requirements for Employment
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board is holding a special meeting to hear presentations from four food service management companies. The board will consider proposals from Chartwells, SFE-Southwest Foodservice Excellence, Sodexo, and The Nutrition Group. No decisions are scheduled; this is a workshop to introduce the purpose and procedures for selecting a food service provider.
- Presentation by Chartwells Food Service Management Company (4:10-4:55 PM)
- Presentation by SFE-Southwest Foodservice Excellence, LLC (5:00-5:45 PM)
- Presentation by Sodexo Food Service Management Company (5:50-6:35 PM)
- Presentation by The Nutrition Group Food Service Management Company (6:40-7:25 PM)
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board will hold its regular meeting on April 8, 2024, to consider a range of action items, including approval of monthly bills, financial reports, and a budget amendment. The board will also vote on consent items such as contracts with Panhandle Behavioral Services and PAEC, out-of-state travel for student groups, and the purchase of property. Several presentations and recognitions are scheduled, including for student athletes and grant recipients.
- Approval of contract with Panhandle Behavioral Services, Inc.
- Approval of purchase of property
- Approval of out-of-state travel for VHS Culinary students to Wild Adventures in Valdosta, GA
- Approval of 2024-2025 Adult General Education - FPTC
- Approval of disposal of property
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
This is a student hearing agenda for the Washington County School Board, scheduled immediately after the regular board meeting. The board will hear a presentation from the School Board Attorney, review findings of fact and conclusions of law, receive the superintendent's recommendation, and take action on the student matter. The agenda is procedural and does not specify the student or the nature of the case.
- Student hearing following 5:00 PM regular board meeting
- Presentation by School Board Attorney
- Findings of Fact discussion
- Conclusion of Law discussion
- Superintendent recommendation and board action
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
This is a student hearing agenda for the Washington County School Board, held immediately after the regular board meeting. The board will hear a presentation from the School Board Attorney, review findings of fact and conclusions of law, receive the superintendent's recommendation, and take action. The agenda is procedural and contains no specific case details.
- Student hearing with School Board Attorney presentation
- Findings of Fact discussion
- Conclusion of Law discussion
- Superintendent recommendation/input
- Board action on student matter
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board will hold its regular meeting on March 11, 2024, at 750 Main Street, Chipley, FL. The agenda includes a consent agenda with numerous routine items such as approval of minutes, financial reports, surplus property designation, and various personnel actions (hirings, resignations, and employment recommendations). The board will also consider several out-of-state travel requests for student groups, a change order for a classroom renovation project at Vernon Elementary School, and a five-year work plan. Additionally, there are recommendations from the Panhandle Area Educational Consortium (PAEC) regarding grants, contracts, and job description revisions.
- Approval of employment recommendation of Justin Yates, head mechanic, effective April 1, 2024
- Approval of change order for Classroom Renovation Project at VES
- Approval of contract agreement with PAEC
- Approval of out-of-state travel for VHS Baseball team to Dothan, AL on April 9, 2024
- Approval of out-of-state travel for CHS Chemistry 1 Honors and Physics class to Dothan, AL on March 13, 2024
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board is holding a student hearing immediately following its regular meeting. The agenda includes a presentation by the School Board Attorney, discussion of findings of fact and conclusions of law, superintendent input, and board action. The specific student or issue is not identified in the agenda.
- Student hearing with School Board Attorney presentation
- Discussion of findings of fact and conclusion of law
- Superintendent recommendation/input
- Board action on the student matter
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board is holding a regular meeting to vote on consent items including monthly bills, a budget amendment, construction change orders, and multiple contracts and purchase orders. The board will also recognize student and staff achievements and hear a project update on the new Chipley VPK Center.
- Approval of monthly bills, financial report, and budget amendment
- Change orders for Chipley Pre-K Center, Florida Panhandle Tech College, Chipley High School culinary renovation, and HVAC at Chipley/Roulhac Gym
- Approval of 2024-2025 school calendar
- Purchase orders for Airgas USA (welding program), ACME Brick Tile & Stone (new Chipley VPK Center), and Dell Technologies
- Out-of-state travel for CHS senior trip to Gatlinburg, TN and VHS baseball to Geneva County, AL
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board is holding a public hearing to discuss and potentially adopt revisions to numerous school board policies and procedures, as well as changes to the Pupil Progression Plan. The agenda includes presentations by the superintendent and opportunities for public input. No final votes are scheduled on the agenda.
- Proposed new policies on Internet Safety, Artificial Intelligence Acceptable Use, Operation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Drones), Use of Bathrooms and Changing Facilities, and Online Educational Services Agreements/Contracts
- Revisions to policies on Smoking and Tobacco-Free Environment, Safe and Secure Schools, School Volunteers, Instructional Materials Selection, and Student Records
- Revisions to the Pupil Progression Plan, including graduation requirements
- Public input sessions for both policy revisions and the Pupil Progression Plan
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board will convene student hearings immediately following its regular meeting. The board will hear presentations from the School Board Attorney, review findings of fact and conclusions of law, receive superintendent recommendations, and take action on each case. The agenda is procedural, with no specific details about the students or allegations provided.
- Student Hearing #1: attorney presentation, findings of fact, conclusion of law, superintendent recommendation, board action
- Student Hearing #2: attorney presentation, findings of fact, conclusion of law, superintendent recommendation, board action
- Meeting held at Board Room, 750 Sinclair Street, Chipley, FL 32428
Imported Meetings: 2017- 2025
The Washington County School Board will hold a regular meeting on January 8, 2024, to consider a consent agenda that includes personnel actions (resignations, hires, leaves), purchase orders for Dell Technologies and a maintenance vehicle, out-of-state travel for band and AVID students, and various contracts and agreements. The board will also recognize the Sunshine State Scholar and district employees of the year, and receive a project update on the new Chipley Pre-K.
- Approval of purchase order for Dell Technologies (laptops for VES)
- Approval of purchase order for a Maintenance Vehicle
- Approval of out-of-state travel for VHS Band students to Troy, AL (Feb 1-3, 2024)
- Approval of out-of-state travel for RMS AVID college tour to Troy University (Feb 7, 2024)
- Approval of maintenance and inspection contracts with Mowrey Elevators at CHS, VHS, and FPTC