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From left to right: Carl Persis (SBM Dist-4), Jamie Haynes (SBM Dist-1 Chair), Dr. Carmen Balgobin (Superintendent of Schools), Jessie Thompson (SBM Dist-3), Anita Burnette (SBM Dist-2 Vice Chair) and Ruben Colón (SBM Dist-5)

 

Opening

Meeting was called to order at 4:34 p.m. by Ms. Jamie Haynes, Chair.

• Spruce Creek Elementary School recited the Pledge
• Jessie Bowne, School-Based District Placement Specialist, performed the National Anthem

Pledge Anthem 4-23-24 Board Meeting

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Agenda Changes 

• None 

Approval or Agenda

• The superintendent recommends approval of the agenda.  - Passed

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Superintendent's Announcements and Comments

• Outstanding Volunteer Awards 

• Commissioner’s Academic Challenge 

• Teen Job Fair 

• Danny Gainin School of Excellence 

• Battle of the Books 

• VCS Student attending the National Spelling Bee

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Recognitions

Recognition – Master Board Certification

Recognition – Certified Board Member

Recognition of Business Partner - LAUNCH 

Recognition – Cambridge Awards

Recognition of Student – Youth Volunteer of the Year

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Public Participation Concerning Items on the Consent Agenda

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Approval of Consent Agenda

• The superintendent recommended approval of all items in the consent agenda with the following changes. - passed

  • 13.01 Approval of Job Description Additions and Revisions. 

  • 13.02 Health Insurance Rate Increase Beginning October 1, 2024. 

Items removed from the Consent Agenda for a separate vote

• 13.01 Health Insurance Rate Increase Beginning October 1, 2024 with added attachment submitted to board. - passed

• 13.02 Approval of Job Description Additions and Revisions with replacement of attachment. - passed

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Public Participation

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Board Action Items

• 16.01 - New MSA 24-020JD Education Modified (PPT) - Passed

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Public Participation

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Next School Board Meetings

• School Board Meeting

Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. in the Board Room, DeLand Administrative Complex

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Meeting Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned by Chair Haynes at 11:57 p.m.

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