Leon County Schools

The council discussed legislative advocacy and an analysis of school closures, concluding that there is no immediate need to close any schools. Key agenda items included a review of transportation data regarding the potential swap of elementary and high school start times. Several policy updates concerning professional learning and personalized education were reviewed and passed. Additionally, the meeting covered trends in enrollment data, including local birth rates and comparisons of the district's financial and demographic situation with other counties.

This document outlines a Program of Study for the Architecture & Construction career cluster, specifically for Building Trades and Construction Design Technology. It details high school course requirements, including academic subjects, CTE courses, and recommended electives, along with various industry certifications such as HBI Pre-Apprenticeship Training and HVAC Excellence. The plan also provides postsecondary options at technical colleges, community colleges, and universities, lists sample career specialties, and describes articulation and dual enrollment opportunities.

The committee reviewed the findings of the Florida Auditor General Operational Audit Report No. 2021-031, which addressed procurement processes for contracted services and the management and monitoring of bus routing services. Updates were provided on external audits currently in progress, including a financial audit and an audit of internal accounts. Furthermore, the committee evaluated the status of the 2019-2020 annual work plan and approved the draft 2020-2021 annual work plan for submission to the school board.

The committee reviewed the district's financial outlook, including impacts from changes in legislative funding, the exhaustion of ESSER funds, and upcoming budget adjustments. Detailed discussions were held regarding audit reports, including the State's Financial and Operational audits, which highlighted findings related to school resource officer documentation, property tracking, and adult education fee management. Additionally, the committee reviewed the Internal Accounts Audit Report, which addressed recurring issues such as segregation of duties, procurement documentation, and financial reporting capabilities at specific school sites. Discussions regarding the Internal Auditing annual work plan were deferred to a future meeting.

This document outlines a proposal for the Leon County Schools' 2018-2024 21st CCLC Program for Sabal Palm Elementary School, focusing on providing enriched academic and career development through after-school and summer programming. The plan's four major goals are to implement dropout prevention strategies and career exploration; offer comprehensive services including educational, character, and service learning; increase family literacy and engagement in education; and improve students' physical health.