November 7 School Board Meeting

Public notice
The Alachua County School Board announces three meetings to which all persons are invited.
Annual Organizational Meeting of the Board
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, November 7, 2023, 6:00 p.m.
- A. Meeting Opening
- 1. Call to Order-Pledge of Allegiance (Presiding, Superintendent, Shane L. Andrew)
- 2. Adoption of Agenda
- B. Reorganization of the Board
- 1. Election of Chairman
- 2. Election of Vice-Chairman
- 3. Establishment of Board Meeting Dates and Times
- 4. 23-24 Board Committee Assignments
- 5. Board Member Travel
- 6. SI School Assignments
- 7. Renewal of Agreement for Professional Services – School Board Attorney Services
- C. Adjournment
Regular School Board Meeting
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, November 7, 2023, immediately following the annual organizational meeting.
- A. Meeting Opening
- 1. Call to Order-Pledge of Allegiance
- 2. Buchholz High School Drama Program under the Direction of Ted Lewis (Rollo)
- 3. ACEA Union Updates (ACEA)
- 4. Adoption of Agenda
- 5. Approval of Regular School Board Workshop Minutes for October 16, 2023
- 6. Approval of Regular School Board Meeting Minutes for October 17, 2023
- 7. Board Member/Superintendent Announcements
- 8. Citizen Input
- B. Consent Agenda
- 1. Approval of the Consent Agenda
- 2. Employment of Personnel (Shelnutt)
- 3. Purchased Products/Services ($12,500 to $49,999)(Birkett)
- 4. Bid(s) and Requisition(s)(Birkett)
- 5. Consultant Services (Birkett)
- 6. Donations (Birkett)
- 7. Change Order Number Seven (7) for Project SBAC A1904 – Westwood Middle School Redesign and Redevelopment (Eunice)
- 8. House Bill 891 – Year-Round School Pilot Program (Rolle)
- 9. Turnaround Option Plan for Idylwild (Rolle and Hutchinson)
- 10. Turnaround Option Plan for Lake Forest (Rolle and Hutchinson)
- 11. Amendment to Title I Part C, Migrant Education Program (Gomez de la Torre)
- C. Action Items
- 1. Construction Manager Pre-Construction and Construction Services Fee for SBAC Project A1905 Littlewood Elementary School Redesign and Redevelopment (Eunice)
- 2. Change Order One for SBAC Project G2201 Hawthorne Middle High School Track Renovations (Eunice)
- 3. Amendment of the District Advisory Council Bylaws (Johnson)
- 4. Altria Settlement (Delaney)
- 5. Capital Workplan (Certain)
- 6. Internal Auditor (Certain)
- D. Citizen Input
- 1. Citizen Input
- E. Board Member / Superintendent Requests
- 1. Board Member/ Superintendent Requests
- F. Adjournment
Annual Meeting of the Alachua County School Board Leasing Corporation
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, November 7, 2023, immediately following the adjournment of the regular school board meeting.
- A. Meeting Order
- 1. Roll Call
- 2. Proof of Due Notice of Meeting or Unanimous consent, Unanimous presence and Declaration by President
- 3. Reading and Disposal of Any Unapproved Minutes – Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of the Alachua County School Board Leasing Corporation Meeting of November 22, 2022
- 4. Reports of Officers and Committee- Financial Report
- 5. Election of Officers
- 6. Unfinished Business
- 7. New Business
- 8. Adjournment
LOCATION: District Office – Board Room, 620 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
These meetings are being called pursuant to Section 1001.371, F.S. and Sections 1001.372(1) and 120.525, F.S. Copies of agendas are available in the Office of the Superintendent, 620 East University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601.
There are three ways citizens may offer their input for this meeting: 1) submit input through email at issues@gm.sbac.edu by noon the day of the board meeting; 2) go to the Boardroom to offer their input in person during the meeting or 3) Check the November 7, 2023 Agendas on the District’s website, www.sbac.edu, prior to the meeting for additional options to participate.
Any person who decides to appeal a decision of the School Board at such meeting is hereby advised that, for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the meeting is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
Anyone with a disability or physical impairment who wishes to attend this meeting and requires special accommodations should contact the Superintendent’s Office, 620 East University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601, (352) 955-7880, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.