Mary Ambrose

The meeting addressed several items for action related to corporate officer appointments, as recommended by the Superintendent. Approvals were granted for Jack Baker Jr. to serve as Chairperson and President, Tiffany McInarnay as Vice-President, and Superintendent Wyatt Milton as Secretary / Treasurer, adhering to the Bylaws. Additionally, the Board addressed the required Report for the Year Ending December 31, 2025, as mandated by Bylaws Section 4.6.

The meeting was convened as a closed expulsion hearing concerning student case #030220264000632 from Baker County Middle School. Following the presentation of evidence and testimonies, the Superintendent recommended expelling the student for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year, including all school-sponsored activities, with ineligibility for early re-entry. The student must re-enter through the Baker County Alternative School for a minimum of forty-five days upon returning to the public schools. The Board voted unanimously to approve the recommendation.

The meeting commenced with an invocation and pledge of allegiance. A public hearing was held regarding new and revised school board policies, during which no public comment was offered. Academic Achievers from the Taylor and Baxter Community were recognized and presented with certificates and awards. The routine agenda approvals included the Personnel Items List for March 2, 2026, financial reports for the month ending January 31, 2026, and the 2026-2027 Controlled Open Enrollment Public School Parental Choice Plan. Action items included the approval to de-authorize and dispose of itemized property from the Baker County Middle School inventory list and approval for an out-of-state field trip for Camp S.T.Y.L.E. students to Jekyll Island, Georgia. It was also noted that the BCSB Leasing Corporation Board of Directors' Meeting would occur immediately following the adjournment.

The meeting commenced with an invocation and pledge of allegiance, followed by a public hearing regarding the amendment of property tax use for Capital Outlay Projects advertised for the 2025-2026 School Year. Several staff recognitions were presented, including Macclenny Elementary School attaining PBIS Gold School Status and PK/Kindergarten Center achieving PBIS Bronze School Status, as well as recognizing Academic Achievers. Routine items approved included personnel matters (with one member recused from a vote), the renewal of several agreements for Health Science Program Supervised Learning Experiences with various entities (e.g., W. Frank Wells Nursing Home, H2 Health - Physical Therapy, Baker Vision Care, Children's Medical Center, Sixth Street Veterinary Hospital, Dr. James Cardozo and Baker County Chiropractic, Gold Dental, Baker County Fire and Rescue, Baker County Medical Services), financial reports for December 2025, and amendments to federal grants (Title IV, Part A; Title I, Part A; Adult Education; Title II, Part A) and a Workforce Development Grant. Action items included the approval of Medical, Cardiac, and Anaphylaxis Emergency Response Plans, the de-authorization and disposal of obsolete property from the Baker County Middle School inventory, an agreement with Nova Southeastern University for student internships, approval of the Auditor General's Audit Report, authorization to pursue the sale of district-owned property, approval of job description corrections for Nutrition Services, Warehouse/Inventory, Paraprofessionals, and Student Services, approval for out-of-state travel for the Baseball Team, approval of an MOU with the Keller Community Association, and approval of a contract with Clemons, Rutherford, & Associates, Inc. for architectural/engineering services for the new Middle School facility. Two items, agreement with Baker County Touchdown Club and the Formal Quotation for Centegix, were tabled for a later date.

The session, which was open to the public, focused exclusively on discussing school start times. A presentation was delivered outlining the potential benefits and drawbacks of modifying these times, including the impacts of sleep deprivation. The discussion was facilitated by the Superintendent, and no official action was taken during this session.