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Sarasota County Schools

October 16, 2018 Board Meeting


Call To Order (3:00 p.m.)
Flag Salute
Special Presentations/Moments of Pride
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDE
Description

Education Foundation of Sarasota County to present New Education Specialty License Tag - Jennifer Vigne, President

Recognition of Hispanic Heritage - Sonia Figaredo-Alberts, Executive Director of Pupil Support Services



Recommendation

N/A




Minutes: 

Flag Salute:  Venice Middle School Young Marines under direction of Commander Mike Dubrule. 

Cadets:   Kayleigh Stellwagen, Destiny Saloman, Vincent Garafelo, Allison Schapely

Student Representative:   Nathan Turoff, Pine View School

Special Presentations:

  • Jennifer Vigne, President of the Education Foundation of Sarasota County, announced a new initiative that is being prepared to launch.  Since 1994 the Education Foundation has been a recipient of the Education Florida Specialty Tags.  Jennifer Sams described the tag redesign process and of funds returning to the Education Foundation.  Twenty dollars from each tag purchased or renewed returns to the Education Foundation which directly supports Sarasota County students and teachers.
  • Sonia Figaredo-Alberts, Executive Director of Pupil Support Services, recognized Hispanic Heritage Month which was from September 15th through October 15th.  Jamie Rodriguez read the Presidential Proclamation on National Hispanic Heritage Month. He described the variety of ways the schools have celebrated National Hispanic Heritage Month.

 

 

 

 

 


Superintendent's Report
2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: 

SCSPD Officer Joe Hayes on duty for the Board Meeting.

Dr. Bowden highlighted School Lunch Week in which he and a number of Board Members have signed up to serve lunch during the week. He spoke of his judging at a recent Speech and Debate Competition.  Dr. Bowden commended all the students who participated in the competition and recognized the advisors for their work with the students.  He commented on the SCF letter just received.  The district will continue to work to provide opportunities for our students and our commitment to dual enrollment is unwavering. 

 


Hearing of Citizens
3. HEARING OF CITIZENS
Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: 

Dr. Washington Hill - Riverview High School / Cyesis

The Superintendent and Board Members discussed this topic.  The Board asked for a status report on the current program for sex education to students and an update on the North Port Cyesis Program. 

 

Hailey Landry and Maddy Viera - Students Stand Up Sarasota


Approval of Corrections to Consent Agenda
4. APPROVAL OF CORRECTIONS TO CONSENT AGENDA
Description
N/A

Recommendation
That the Board approves the corrections to the Consent Agenda.


Minutes: 

Two addendums were added to Item #7 - Approval of Instructional/Classified Personnel Report after the agenda was made available to the public.

Item #36 - Approval of the Sarasota County Schools Student Progression Plan for 2018-2019 has been pulled from today's agenda.


Approval of Consent Agenda
5. APPROVAL OF AMENDED CONSENT AGENDA
Description
N/A

Recommendation
That the Board approves the amended Consent Agenda, consisting of items as a whole with action recorded as if it had been taken severalty. 


Minutes: Motion passes:    5:0

Motions:
That the Board approves the amended Consent Agenda, consisting of items as a whole with action recorded as if it had been taken severalty.  - PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Jane Goodwin
Second: Caroline Zucker
Shirley Brown- Aye
Jane Goodwin- Aye
Eric Robinson- Aye
Bridget Ziegler- Aye
Caroline Zucker- Aye


Consent Agenda
APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A

Attachment: 100218 Policy Review Work Session Minutes.pdf
Attachment: 100218 Board Meeting Minutes.pdf
APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORT

7. APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORT
Description
N/A

Recommendation
That the Instructional/Classified Personnel Report be approved. 

Attachment: 10-16-18.pdf
Attachment: 10-16-18add.pdf
Attachment: 10-16-18 add 2.pdf
RATIFICATION OF REASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO SCHOOLS

8. RATIFICATION OF REASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO SCHOOLS
Description
Reassignment of students to schools within the county have been approved by the Reassignment Review Committee in accordance with policies with the School Board.  They are presented for formal ratification.

Recommendation
That the reassignment of students to schools be ratified as presented.

Attachment: 10.16.18 Reassignment for Board Agenda.pdf (Confidential Item)
GENERAL ITEMS

9. APPROVAL OF THE UNIFORM STATEWIDE ASSESSMENT CALENDAR
Description
Approval of the Assessment calendar for the 2018/2019 school year.

Recommendation
That the 2018/2019 Uniform Assessment Calendar be approved as presented.

Attachment: 1819_Testing_Calendar_Sept25_FINAL.pdf
AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

10. APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA AND SARASOTA FAMILY YMCA, INC. SCHOOLHOUSE LINK HOMELESS EDUCATION
Description
This amendment details the mutual agreement between the parties to relocate the office space provided by the Board to Schoolhouse Link from 4430 Beneva Road, Sarasota, Florida 34233 to 4440 Beneva Road, Sarasota, Florida 34233.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, approve the Amendment to the Interagency Agreement between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida and Sarasota Family YMCA, Inc., Schoolhouse Link Homeless Education as presented.

Attachment: Amendment to Interagency Agreement 9-26-18.pdf
Attachment: Schoolhouse Link Interagency Agreement Homeless 5-1-18.pdf
11. APPROVAL OF EXTENSION OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA, SARASOTA/MANATEE AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Description

This memorandum of understanding (MOU) is to extend University of South Florida/Sarasota/Manatee (USFSM) as the official evaluator for Project Elevate as specified in the grant.



Recommendation
That the extension of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the University of South Florida, Sarasota/Manatee and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.

Attachment: Project Elevate MOU Updated 2018_9.27.18.pdf
12. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN ACHIEVE3000 AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Description
The purpose of this agreement is to share data with Achieve3000 so they can develop student reports linked to Florida State Assessments.

Recommendation
That the agreement between Achieve3000 and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented

Attachment: achieve 3000 Data agreement..pdf
13. APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR ITS SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOLS POLICE DEPARTMENT AND SARASOTA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, CITY OF NORTH PORT, CITY OF SARASOTA, & CITY OF VENICE TO FACILITATE INVESTIGATIONS
Description

This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, for its Sarasota County Schools Police Department, the City of North Port, the City of Sarasota, the City of Venice, and the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office for the purpose of facilitating investigations of incidents.



Recommendation
That the Memorandum of Understanding between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, for its Sarasota County Schools Police Department, the listed municipalities and the Sheriff's Office be approved as presented.

Attachment: Investigations MOU Final.pdf
14. APPROVAL OF INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN SARASOTA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR ITS SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOLS POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR USE OF KNIGHTS TRAIL FIRING RANGE
Description
The purpose of this interagency agreement is to create uniform rules, regulations, and fees for the use of the Sarasota Sheriff's Office Knight's Trail firing range by the Sarasota County Schools Police Department for firearms training for their employees and members.

Recommendation
That the interagency agreement between the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida for the use of the Knight's Trail firing range be approved.

Attachment: Knights Trail Range Agreement - SCSPD final - 09.24.pdf
15. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT BETWEEN SARASOTA COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FL
Description

The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida and Sarasota County desire to enter into a Sarasota County Government Human Services Program Contract under which the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida will provide certain educational services for the VIP-ER Program participants in Sarasota County and Sarasota County will assist with those expenditures incurred in performing the specific program services, as desired.



Recommendation
That the contract between Sarasota County and The School Board of Sarasota County, FL be approved as presented.

Attachment: FY19 School Board (STC) VIP-ER contract with Exhibits.pdf
GRANTS

16. APPROVAL OF THE CREATIVE CONNECTIONS: LANGUAGE ARTS, EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, AND LITERACY THROUGH THEATRE GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR TUTTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $9,472 will allow Tuttle Elementary School students to work with Florida Studio Theatre to improve reading skills through theatre arts.

Recommendation
That the Creative Connections: Language Arts, Emotional Intelligence, and Literacy through Theatre grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Creative Connections.pdf
17. APPROVAL OF THE CIVILITY SQUAD SOCIAL MEDIA, EVENTS AND ROCK GARDEN GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE GULF COAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR ALL SCHOOLS
Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $5,200 will support marketing plans for the Civility Squad which promotes overall mental, behavioral and emotional needs of students and staff as well as character building.

Recommendation
That the Civility Squad Social Media, Events and Rock Garden grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Civility Squad Media.pdf
18. APPROVAL OF THE EARLY HEAD START SERVICES GRANT APPLICATION TO CHILDREN FIRST FOR RIVERVIEW AND NORTH PORT HIGH SCHOOLS
Description
NON-COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $130,660 will provide Early Head Start services for children and teen parents in the areas of early childhood education, family partnerships, health, mental health, nutrition, and parent involvement.

Recommendation
That the Early Head Start grant application be approved.

Attachment: Early Head Start.pdf
19. APPROVAL OF LANCER'S AIM FOR STEM SUCCESS GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE LOWE'S TOOLBOX FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $5,000 will support mathematical learning at Lakeview Elementary School by allowing students to learn kinesthetically through movement.

Recommendation
That the Lancer's Aim for STEM Success grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Lancers Aim.pdf
20. APPROVAL OF THE FST'S PLAYWRITING AND PROFESSIONAL ACTING EXPLORATION FOR TEENS GRANT APPLICATION TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR VENICE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Description
NON-COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $3,000 will provide Venice Middle School students with a Florida Studio Theatre Residency to improve writing skills through the arts.

Recommendation
That the FST's Playwriting and Professional Acting Exploration for Teens grant application be approved.

Attachment: FST Play VMS.pdf
21. APPROVAL OF THE GEAR UP GRANT APPLICATION TO GOOD SPORTS FOR GLENALLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of approximately $20,000 over two years will provide Glenallen Elementary School with needed sports and physical education equipment and supplies.

Recommendation
That the Gear Up grant application be approved.

Attachment: Gear Up.pdf
22. APPROVAL OF THE AUTEUR'S CRAFT: COMMUNICATION IS POWERFUL GRANT APPLICATION TO THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR LAUREL NOKOMIS SCHOOL
Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $3,100 will allow Laurel Nokomis students to work with Florida Studio Theatre as they study and create stories and think creatively and critically about communicating messages that engage an audience/reader.

Recommendation
That the Auteur's Craft: Communication is Powerful grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Auteurs Craft.pdf
23. APPROVAL OF THE ECONOMIC FOUNDATIONS: CRITICAL THINKING IN NUMBERS GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR LAUREL NOKOMIS SCHOOL
Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $4,505 will allow Laurel Nokomis School students to develop understanding of critical economic concepts, manage finances and work collaboratively in a micro economy before participating in the Biztown experience.

Recommendation
That the Economic Foundations: Critical Thinking in Numbers grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Econ Foundations.pdf
24. APPROVAL OF THE EMERGENCY OPIOID ANTAGONISTS GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR ALL SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOLS
Description
NON-COMPETITIVE: Approximately $7,500 worth of intranasal emergency opioid antagonists will be provided to the Sarasota County Schools Police Department to reduce the number of drug/opioid overdose-related deaths and adverse events.

Recommendation
Approval of the Emergency Opioid Antagonists grant application.

Attachment: Opioid antagonist.pdf
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

25. APROVAL OF CLASSIFICATION OF INOPERABLE EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE AS PROPERTY TO BE DELETED
Description
The custodians of property(cost center heads)have certified it to be traded in on new equipment, unaccounted for, not repairable, or otherwise inoperable. Property still on hand after reallocation will be salvaged for any useful parts and then sold at auction.

Recommendation
That the classification of equipment and furniture, as property to be deleted, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Deletion Report 10.16.18.pdf
26. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #19-0338 FOR BATTERIES
Description
Bids to provide 'Batteries' were received from two vendors on September 12, 2018. The bid of Batteries by Fisher, Inc., was the best low bid meeting the advertised specifications. Reasons for not selecting the apparent low bids are included in the bid tabulation. This bid is for a period of one year with an option to renew for two additional one-year periods. The funds for these purchases are contained in the budgets allocated to the Facilities Services Department and the Information Technology Department.

Recommendation
That the bid of batteries by Fisher, Inc., for 'Batteries' in an amount not to exceed $125,000.00, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Batteries 19-0338 REC.pdf
27. APPROVAL OF THE 2017-2018 DATA COLLECTION REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT
Description
In accordance with Florida Statue 1008.385, the report of the activities of the Data Collection Review Committee is presented. The goal of the committee is to review and approve all district forms and achieve standardization.

Recommendation
That the 2017-2018 Data Collection Review Committee Report be approved as presented.

Attachment: DCRC Report.pdf
28. APPROVAL TO PURCHASE MATERIALS OR SERVICES (PER THE ATTACHED LIST) THROUGH PIGGYBACK CONTRACTING FROM VENDORS UNDER CONTRACT WITH A FEDERAL, STATE OR MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT THAT UTILIZED A COMPETITIVE PROCESS OR A COOPERATIVE WITH A LEAD AGENCY
Description
Piggybacking is the post-award use of a contractual document or process that allows an entity that was not contemplated in the original procurement to purchase the same supplies, equipment or services through that original document or process. The School Board of Sarasota County Policy 7.70 Purchasing and Bidding allows for this process subject to law. The Purchasing Department has researched and reviewed the competitive solicitations that are available for these purchases and has determined that the use of the attached contracts for the purpose cited presented the best value and/or the best interest of the School Board.

Recommendation
That the attached list of contracts for the anticipated purchase of materials and services, using the piggyback contracting process, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Piggybacks 10.16.18 REC.pdf
29. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #19-0421 FOR BACKGROUND INVESTIGATOR
Description
Bids to provide 'Background Investigator' were received from two vendors on October 1, 2018. The bids of Capital Protection and Investigations and Lemieux & Associates were the best overall low bids meeting the advertised specifications. This bid is for a period of one year with option to renew for two additional one-year periods. The funds for these purchases are contained in the budget allocated to the Safety, Security, and Emergency Management Department.

Recommendation
That the bids of Capital Protection and Investigations and Lemieux & Associates to provide 'Background Investigator' in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00, be approved as presented.

Attachment: BackgroundInvestigator19-0421REC.pdf
FACILITIES

30. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF FACILITIES SERVICES' CHANGE ORDER
Description
The Facilities Services' Change Order is summarized on the enclosure for ease of review. This change order collectively totals a decrease of ($39,270.00) in gross contract dollars. Included in the change order is ($39,270.00) credit for Direct Material Purchases; the corresponding Direct Material Purchase Order of $37,000.00 resulting in a net of ($2,270.00) in sales tax savings.

Recommendation
That the Facilities Services' Change Order be approved and/or ratified as presented.

Attachment: FSD-OCT16_COs.pdf
CONSTRUCTION

31. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' CHANGE ORDER
Description
The Construction Services' Change Order is summarized on the enclosure for ease of review. This change order collectively total increase of $301,372.00 in gross contract dollars.

Recommendation
That the Construction Services' Change Order be approved and/or ratified as presented.

Attachment: CSD-OCT16_COs.pdf
FINANCE

32. APPROVAL OF THE SUPERINTENDENT'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE MONTH ENDING JULY 31, 2018 AND AUGUST 31, 2018
Description
The Superintendent’s Financial Statements for the months ending July 31, 2018 and August 31, 2018 do not reflect any unexpected trends for the first quarter of the 2018-2019 fiscal year. The negative trend in the General Fund will continue until approximately November when property taxes are received.

Recommendation
That the Board approves the Superintendent’s Financial Statements for the month ending July 31, 2018 and August 31, 2018 as presented.

Attachment: July 18-19 supers.pdf
Attachment: August 18-19 supers.pdf
SCHOOL BOARD RULES

33. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE CHANGES TO ALL OF THE POLICIES IN CHAPTER 3 AND CHAPTER 6 (NOT TO INCLUDE POLICY 6.322) OF THE SCHOOL BOARD POLICY LIBRARY
Description

This year the Board agreed to conduct a comprehensive review of all of its policies.  That review was focused on ensuring policies remained consistent with statute and gave staff an opportunity to ensure policies and procedures were congruent.  The process included both a legal and content review by the Board's counsel and a staff review of policy content.  Once these reviews were complete, a team of an Assistant Superintendent and one Board member reviewed all of the changes prior to a noticed work session.  That team then presented changes to the remainder of the Board in a work session.  In the case of Chapters 3 and 6 policies, that Work Session was conducted on October 2, 2018.  All of the policies in Chapter 3 and Chapter 6 (not to include Policy 6.322) have been vetted through this process and are ready for advertisement. 



Recommendation

That the Board approve the advertisement of changes to all of the policies in Chapter 3 and Chapter 6 (not to include Policy 6.322) of their policy library as presented. 



Attachment: Chapter 3.pdf
Attachment: Chapter 6 - 6.10-6.65.pdf
Attachment: Chapter 6 - 6.70-6.6.921.pdf

New Business
34. LEGISLATION
Description

The proposed 2019 Legislative Program of the Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards is the result of a consortium legislative meeting held in Port St. Lucie, Florida on October 4-5, 2018.  The '2019 Additional Priority Issues' and 'Other Issues' is to give the lobbyist direction during the legislative process.  



Recommendation
That the School Board adopt the entire package of the proposed 2019 Legislative Program of the Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards as presented.

Attachment: 2019 Consortium Program Transmittal Memo.pdf
Attachment: Struck Through and Underscored 2019 GFCSB Legislative Program.pdf
Attachment: Clean 2019 GFCSB Legislative Program.pdf
Attachment: October 4-5 2018 Minutes.pdf
Minutes: 

Motion passes:     3:2

Eric Robinson recommended that items like this should be discussed at a Board work session.

Jane Goodwin commented on the proposed platform similarity to last year's platform.  This is a consortium of the large coastal counties due to them having 50% of the students, of the funding, and of the legislative delegations.  The approval is to acknowledge the platform so it can move forward.

Caroline Zucker read the four issues that are the consortium's proposed platform priorities.



Motions:
That the School Board adopt the entire package of the proposed 2019 Legislative Program of the Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards as presented. - PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Caroline Zucker
Second: Jane Goodwin
Shirley Brown- Aye
Jane Goodwin- Aye
Eric Robinson- Nay
Bridget Ziegler- Nay
Caroline Zucker- Aye

35. REIMBURSEMENT OF ATTORNEYS' FEES
Description
Section 1012.26 provides that the School Board shall provide for reimbursement of reasonable expenses for legal services for officers and employees who are charged with civil actions arising out of and in the course of the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities upon successful defense of the action.  School Board member Jane Goodwin was sued seeking public records connected to her service as a Board member.  That suit was dismissed.  Ms. Goodwin was represented by the law firm of Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick which has billed her $4,742.50 for its services in defending her in the suit.     

Recommendation

That the School Board authorize payment in the amount of $4,742.50 to the law firm of Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick as reimbursement of attorneys' fees incurred by School Board member Jane Goodwin in connection with her successful defense of a suit brought against her by Transparency for Florida, Inc.




Minutes: 

Motion passes:    5:0

 



Motions:

That the School Board authorize payment in the amount of $4,742.50 to the law firm of Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick as reimbursement of attorneys' fees incurred by School Board member Jane Goodwin in connection with her successful defense of a suit brought against her by Transparency for Florida, Inc.

- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Caroline Zucker
Second: Eric Robinson
Shirley Brown- Aye
Jane Goodwin- Aye
Eric Robinson- Aye
Bridget Ziegler- Aye
Caroline Zucker- Aye

36. APPROVAL OF THE SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOLS STUDENT PROGRESSION PLAN FOR 2018-2019
Description

The District's K-12 Student Progression Plan for 2018-2019 has been advertised and is ready for approval. 



Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County, FL approve the 2018-2019 Student Progression Plan as advertised.

Attachment: Student Progression Plan 2018_2019 Final Draft 10_5.pdf

Announcements/Comments
37. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS
Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: 

Shirley Brown thanked the Superintendent and the staff for bringing forward at the work session this morning the action plans on dealing with the scores at some of the elementary schools.

Jane Goodwin thanked a member of the audience for being such a great supporter and resource in our community.  She spoke of the Restorative Strategies Workshop she attended and also the meeting with members of the PTA.

Bridget Ziegler read a letter received from Governor Rick Scott:

"Congratulations to the students, faculty, and staff of the Sarasota County School District on earning an" A" district grade for the 2017-2018 school year. Thank you for giving our students a great public education and helping them live out their dreams in Florida.

Thanks to our hardworking teachers and school administrators, our state continues to be a national leader in education. As Governor, I take seriously our responsibility to provide all Florida students access to a world-class education that prepares them to succeed in college, career, and beyond. I am proud that since 2011, the  funding for Florida's K-12 public schools  has increased by $4.5 billion. I grew up in a family that struggled to make ends meet, and I know that education is life changing. I credit the K-12 education I received with giving me the academic foundation I needed to reach my goals and ultimately provide for my family.

We are working to make Florida the best state in the nation to get a great education so that all Florida students have the opportunity to achieve their dreams. I encourage you and your students to continue setting goals, working hard, and being involved in your community, and I am confident your efforts will provide many great opportunities for a successful and promising future.

Once again, congratulations and best wishes for many more great years.

Sincerely,                                                                                                                                      Rick Scott, Governor"

 

Next Policy Review Work Session - November 6, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.

Next Regular Board Meeting - November 6, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.

 


Adjournment
38. ADJOURNMENT
Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: The Chair adjourned the regular Board meeting at 3:51 p.m. We certify that the foregoing minutes are a true account of the regular Board meeting held on October 16, 2018 and approved at the regular Board meeting on November 6, 2018.




Secretary

Chair