It is too bad that more people did not take Andersons civic lessons to heart. Parents should have choices about where and, to some extent, how their children are educated. Just as importantly, I have a passion for educating kids and an unwavering commitment to service. Another important issueto her issafety, which she said the district has already addressed effectively since the 2018 Parkland school shooting by securing front offices and school perimeters. I cant think of a less potent threat. I made decisions every day for our students and staff regarding the curriculum, hiring decisions, managing employees and operations, and budgeting. I can just hear board attorneys, district staff, and the board members themselves stating that they cannot comment on a pending matter before them. For those wanting to have classes virtually, parents must sign up their child at Florida Virtual or Mosaic. This is not the final budget which should be coming within the next couple of weeks. They also discussed the new apartments being built and how current open slots may be filled as they come online. I remember when I was young, the Catholic mass was still in Latin. To attract and retain excellent teachers, salaries must be competitive. The taxes collected under this local required effort is then sent to Tallahassee for funding education throughout the state. I believe we are on a decline in the number of pupils the traditional public schools will have in the coming years. Especially now that the board is asking the voters to continue with the mill additional real estate tax. will require all stakeholders working together towards a common goal. Millay reaching out shows that he too understands this not only as an educator but also as a parent of three. Ms. focused utilization of temporary grant funding; implementing data-driven responses addressing learning losses; strategic and calculated Career Technical Education expansion; promoting increased parental involvement; refining school differentiation and broadening choice. As to increased auto traffic because desperate drivers will zoom in to have a drink, I really cannot see much of a problem either. One of the MOUs would have had the district give that amount to other MCEA (Martin County Education Association) eligible employees that were not covered under the governors order. Some of this money was gathered back for reallocation effectively punching holes in crafted plans. Yet when he is expressing things, I believe are right, I want to make sure that I say so. We need to be careful that we do not make it more difficult for these kids and their teachers who may not qualify if educational standards are raised. Remember that these are projections and true figures will not be known until after school starts. He is a Martin County success story rather than someone who should be maligned. They didnt try to hide their faces. Then there is the growing home-school movement where parents get to spend perhaps too much time with their kids. Diaz is not happy with the accusation and he has had to explain the misconception to a summer employer. My experience and expertise will continue making positive changes and adjustments. If I am going to write about a subject, I want to see the same information that the board and staff are seeing during the meeting. Roberts made a motion to open in-person school on August 11ththat was seconded by Anderson. This is evidence-based and something we wholeheartedly believe in, Dr. Millay said. For some time, I have written about the lack of agenda items having any sort of backup. During comments, Vice-Chair Anderson spoke about being in a park and overhearing two mothers speak about how public school is not as good as private schools or charters. The first was an email from Tyson Waters who represents the Board negotiating an impact fee and concurrency agreement with Pineland Prairie. Parents were not going to have to change their families routines. The Gerhing Group, the districts health insurance consultant, presented its 6-month findings. The district should try the app, but ultimately it will not make much difference to those parents searching out charters, virtual schools, and home schooling. This involves a plan to add additional licensed teachers in grades 1, 2, and 3 to focus on literacy skills. . My highest priority was going to be focusing on ensuring that our students receive an excellent education," Russell said. Get the right information. That would require more busses than what would be available at any one school. Jason Compton was elected to the Jackson-Madison County School Board in August of 2022. Kathleen Price; Micky McCoy ; Steven Gauze ; Bowie Clark ; Lorna Cassady; Meetings ARCHIVED MEETINGS Documents During public comment, several members of the public made remarks regarding things that are untrue. In full disclosure, I was on the committee. Well Mr. Anderson this figment has certainly bore down into your brain. The first thing they should have done is given the committee the amount they were willing to spend toward health care. He had taught college courses on education and was a mentor to other district superintendents. At these meeting, we hear about a students scholarship or that a sports team did well. Roberts wanted the re-districting committee to look at where the students who will be living in the new construction off Commerce Avenue in South Stuart should attend school. Though I was more partial to Licata because of his Florida experience and the size of his subdistrict, I would have voted in the affirmative to give the decision unity. DiTerlizzi moved that Plan B be approved in Jensen Beach with the paving of the rock roadway in the rear using as much stabilized turf as possible. Ive also attached the Spreadsheet so you can follow along. Often, those families found that after graduation, their kids decided to move to other places. While there is a lot of content on government websites already, how many people read or have their questions answered there. The committee met to consider options for that area. Dr. Millay also gave his own evaluationnot much introspection. I could not help feeling that it is everything that is wrong with the way public education operates. In the boards discussions, they mention the problem of a premises being close to schools (only Palm City Elementary qualifies because of other zoning issues). There were a few who spoke in favor of the proclamation who were mostly students. 2022-2023 Board of Directors . You can read his resignation letter here. Waters was going to investigate state statutes regarding distances between schools and alcoholic premises. Just one of those bureaucratic things. One of those positions was a director of human resources. 1049 students have left the District and 15,449 have enrolled. As we have said previously, this incident is in complete opposition to our values and the ideals that we instill in our students. She plans to tackle transparency, her main priority,by ensuringfederal grant money is monitored publicly, she said keeping track of theprograms it's being used for, and reevaluating it effectiveness down the line. But could those funds have been used for something else? The board has said that they do not have the funds to bus children that live less than 2 miles from schools. While necessary it was not anything that would warrant any interest. Copyright 2023 District. The actual competition comes from the way curriculum is being introduced and taught. The second is that they are expanding programs in career and technical education. By the way Martin County in the latest rankings did not achieve the distinction of an A District. Parents should consult and weigh any advice they recommend. School Board / School Board Members - Nassau County School District Published: Feb. 27, 2023 at 8:50 PM PST | Updated: 9 hours ago. Powers likes the resolution and the way it expresses things. Several presentations were made by staff. She may surprise us with a quiet determination to bring schools firmly in the hands of parents and the community. The way Blacks arrived on our shores is the American Original Sin. I think a fair time to do a real evaluation would be this time next year. Millay has been superintendent for a little over two years. A description of the suggestions can be found here. My impression is he thinks that Defenthaler is correct, but he realizes the uselessness of fighting. Is there a reason to have a separate attorney now that the board and superintendent are integrated? The bonds will be paid off at the end of the special sales tax period in 2025. However, there certainly continues to be a need for that type of education. When an 18-year-old from a rural county in New York drives 200 miles to kill 10 people in a supermarket in a predominantly Black neighborhood in Buffalo because he has been indoctrinated to believe whites are going to be replaced by Blacks, the sickness is deep in our souls. Ron DeSantis. The answer is no! It is not the fact that parents or anti-mask supporters are expressing their opinions, but it is the virulence with which they do. The Board also went over the proposed contract language. That is why when you want to know where the substantive portion of the agenda is look at Section 18. Martin Countys school age population is changing. However, it is a snapshot of what other states are spending using the same criteria. In year 2007/2008, the school board had $43,886,882 in tax collections. Like so many things when it comes to education, it is beginning to take on political overtones. The third was to require teachers to turn on passive non-interactive cameras in their classrooms to allow quarantining students to view the lesson while at home. You can see the entire presentationhere. This is all supposition, and the district should be contemplating a different academic world. The Martin County Schools Board of Education meets monthly at the MCS Innovation Campus, located at 411 East Boulevard, Williamston. Laurie Gaylord has now finished her 2ndterm. Nothing was decided and again it seems that they are building something to be used for the limited time that school is in session. It was just two weeks earlier that Board Member Roberts suggested that Jensen Beach High School should be opened to St. Lucie County for a year or two because the school has excess capacity. The budget is worked out based on student numbers. The board should do that at the next meeting. She should be given credit for actively bringing it to the attention of the public and all the board members. That system was set up for conflict. Position. A contract always gives the board an opportunity to terminate as long as severance is paid. Society has changed due to the pandemic and that included our schools. I think we may be closer with this generation of students than ever before. Citizens shouldnt have to go searching for things. Mr. DiTerlizzi, who is a station owner, said that the board is exempt from paying most taxes. Winchester, VA 22603 . It has worked well for those entities, and it is very feasible. Anderson loved Millays energy and enthusiasm and then mentioned his young age (a serious no no). Without those simple facts it is hard then to understand our constitutional evolution. There are other provisions for reimbursement laid out in the contract which can be accessedhere. As Ms. Defenthaler said, she wants to see the ROI for this work. They ranked the proposal with price being 35% of the ranking. I would propose to make it a high school focusing on academics for those students looking to go to college. As an example, the district would make Parker the airport school and Hidden Oaks the nursing school. It is hard to sell the public-school brand in this stratified world. There is a severe shortage of bus drivers. Martin County West School District has 7 school board members who serve a four-year term. My own notes would be sufficient to write a quick piece for a newspaper story. As an example, one bill just passed that mandates health education and in what grade it can be taught. She has not been endorsed by the Martin CountyMoms for Liberty chapter. Sophie will be on NBCs Lester Holts broadcast. Superintendent John Millay has finished the year with some successes. And I still dont quite understand what a weighted GPA is or how it is calculated.