Jack Baker

The board conducted a public hearing regarding the adoption of new instructional materials for World Languages. The agenda included personnel action items, such as approvals for resignations, new employments, reappointments, and extra duty assignments for summer school and extended school year programs. Additionally, the board approved property disposal for obsolete items, multiple data-sharing agreements, updates to the payroll schedule and work dates, and renewals for various district insurance plans including medical, life, short-term disability, dental, and vision coverage.

The board convened for a closed executive session to conduct negotiations with the Baker County Education Association and the Baker County Education Support Professionals Association.

The board reviewed and approved the payment schedules for the Extended Day Enrichment Program for the 2026-2027 school year, including adjusted fees for AM and PM sessions, registration fees, and specific payment schedules for non-school board employees and school board employees. Additionally, the board approved a separate payment schedule detailing daily drop-in rates for school board employees for the same program year.

The board meeting involved the approval of various financial amendments related to federal grants, including Perkins V, Title II, Title IV, Adult Education, and I.D.E.A. Part B programs. Key actions included the renewal of several agreements for physical therapy, Head Start programs, and special education services, as well as the approval of affiliation agreements with Florida Gateway College and the University of South Alabama for college interns. The board also handled personnel items, including resignations, transfers, promotions, reappointments, and extra duty assignments for summer programs such as reading camps and training sessions. Additional actions covered the approval of an out-of-state field trip for the high school marching band and a renewal of an agreement with the Charlton County Board of Education.

The board approved an update to the 2025-2026 District payroll schedule. This adjustment was made to include necessary training days for various personnel groups, including those on 186, 187, 191, and 193-day contracts.