Shannon Rodriguez

The board received recognition as a Master Board from the Florida School Board Association and reviewed the Office of Safe Schools Quarter 1 report. Key actions included the approval of personnel actions, a revised job description for the Transportation Manager, a pest control contract with Terminix, and the 2025-2026 School Improvement Plans for multiple elementary and secondary schools. The board also discussed and reached a consensus on rescheduling a future meeting to avoid a conflict with the Thanksgiving holiday.

The board participated in a workshop session focused on reviewing and revising the Personnel Specialist job description. Key updates discussed included modifications to qualification requirements, adjustments to the section on Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, and the addition of specific language pertaining to insurance and Florida Retirement System benefits for retirees.

The board discussed operational items including budget planning, facility projects, summer scheduling, and school updates from various principals. Key approvals included agreements for digital platforms, health screenings, personnel recommendations, financial reports, payroll calendars, and contractual renewals for professional services and infrastructure maintenance. Additionally, the board addressed a virtual learning lab agreement and an expulsion hearing conducted in a closed session.

The Board meeting included informational updates regarding finance department vacancies, audit reports, the ELL program, facility logistics, upcoming workshops, and curriculum planning including ELA adoption. Consent agenda items approved included the Safe Schools quarterly report, the hiring of an independent contractor, personnel job description revisions, financial reports, the annual internal audit, and travel arrangements for school events. Additionally, the Board reviewed and approved the Instructional Materials Plan. An action item concerning an annexation application was removed from the agenda for further review.

The meeting included informational updates regarding sales on government portals, upcoming news on a new summer student program, and a transition fair. Key actions involved the approval of resolution 2026-01 and associated spot survey, authorization of an exemption from the Willie Ann Glenn Act requirements for the 2026 summer food service program, approval of two change orders for the NFTC building 12 remodel, adoption of the 2026-2027 school year calendar, and approval of a property exchange agreement with the City of Starke.