In the next few years, I would imagine that another charter school will open, and perhaps other choices will be made available for parents and their children. There will be no special meeting, presentation, or any other act of stepping on the toes of Tallahassee by this board. She went on to say that the district cant provide everything but should provide what is wanted. Defenthaler and Anderson are more in line with the existing model. That makes far more sense than the way the district is organized now. Literature needs to be placed in context not only to our own time but the time in which it was written. Pritchett has raised more than $8,935for her campaign. With the upcoming school year, there will be a full return to traditional in-person learning. So far, staff admitted that there have been fewer new students than expected. Defenthaler stated that the district can also provide the services that the new academy can. The Gerhing Group, the districts health insurance consultant, presented its 6-month findings. I know I work for the people and I will work hard.. The Spotsylvania County Public School Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination with regard to sex, gender, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age . During that time, he oversaw the districts challenging time with COVID. The board and staff use abbreviations and government speak as if the public understands everything being discussed. Those will be done at the next few meetings. Comments are limited to three minutes and board members will listen but not address the comments shared during the meeting. It was time once again to pick a health insurance carrier for district employees. To view the presentation made to the board gohere. Anderson has devoted himself to education. I understand the need to provide a safe environment when schools are in session. While her roots in Martin County are shallow, she had the might of the Republican Party behind her in this non-partisan race. The voters of Florida need to pass a constitutional amendment to stop this grab for power. Most of the public would think that it would be appropriate for teachers to receive a raise and a bonus. You can access it from the school districts website (https://www.martinschools.org/). Anderson, the rest of the board, and the entire public-school bureaucracy are not going to be able to be all things to all students and parents. Does that mean the expense of maintaining some of those amenities should fall to the District alone? The Stuart News endorsed my initial run for office concluding that Im very proactive quick to recognize a need in the community and find solutions . Washington was the presiding officer and Madison became the Father of the Constitution. Our nation may have been quite different if Adam had been presiding officer and Jefferson the primary author. District parents are abandoning traditional public education. They are encouraging all eligible students, teachers, and employees to become fully vaccinated. I just had hard working people who believed in me., She called her win over Andersona vote for the people., I think the people spoke and they are very concerned and want our schools to be better. Chair Powers wants to stagger school openings even more because of it. Then Ms. Roberts wanted to know how many evacuations there have been. The support she thought she had from other board members evaporated once oppositional emails began flooding in. Kathleen Price; Micky McCoy ; Steven Gauze ; Bowie Clark ; Lorna Cassady; Meetings ARCHIVED MEETINGS Documents If you have a few minutes over the next few weeks, I would greatly appreciate hearing all of the initial ideas, input, feedback and suggestions you may have. It is Millays vision to better integrate the administrative and school-based functions. The vote was 3-2. But the calendar is becoming tight, and they will need to make sure that there is time to have it appear on the ballot. Martin County Schools. And it was also not a unanimous choice to hire him by the board either. I hope you, and the voters of Martin County see this non-partisan election for what it is, a job interview, and I urge you to vote for the best, most qualified candidate. Mr. Andersons comments can be found at 2 hours and 30 minutes using this link here, You can find the options for high school re-districting here. Powers likes the resolution and the way it expresses things. The curriculum would meet some broad state standards that were outlined in the facilitys license. There are savings to be had regardless since moving forward the superintendent and the board will be in concert and do not need separate attorneys. In the latter example, the student and parents may feel the score has been diminished when he/she is competing to get into college. At this time, they have not done so. But could those funds have been used for something else? The board continued with their update of policies. SCHOOL BOARD BUDGET MEETING JULY 27, 2021: There is always some politicking going on from every dais. The actual competition comes from the way curriculum is being introduced and taught. Asking political boards to write evaluations is usually not helpful to ascertaining what each board member really thinks about the superintendent or manager. Millay has not been the change agent that some thought he would be. Bernstein had backing from some local elected officials: Stuart City Commissioners Eula Clarke and Michael Meier, and former School Board member Victoria Defenthaler, who donated $250. explaining the cost and impact of successful voter referendums increasing funding for Capital and Operations; engaging the community to accomplish the hiring of the first-ever Appointed Superintendent; increasing transparency for process and financial decisions and reporting; defining and publishing Operating Guidelines for Board Members; successfully working with our State legislature to improve our local situations; and requiring consistency and accountability. "I see the ability to make positive change and make things explainable and transparent to parents and to taxpayers and to citizens," she said of her decision to seek a third term on the board. Yet those accomplishments can be seen by a gay kid as an inspiration as he becomes an adult. Infinite Campus; eStub/PSST; Absence & Substitute . I guess no rush there. School enrollment is down about 200 students. The Board, led by Powers and Roberts, believes that immediately they should have someone who understands all aspects of human resources since it is so critical to the district. Yet there was some pushback on the proposal. Superintendent John D. Millay and members of the Martin County School Board joined faculty, staff and students from South Fork High School in attending a groundbreaking ceremony for the new athletic complex, sports fields, chiller plant and HVAC system on March 30, 2022. A vanity project or needed housingwhat do you think? You can see the proposed revisions under the Martin County Commission Section. School Board Attorney Anthony D. George, Jr. and Pastor Todd Mozingo performed the swearing-in ceremonies during the annual reorganization meeting of the School Board. This involves a plan to add additional licensed teachers in grades 1, 2, and 3 to focus on literacy skills. People fought hard to finally get the electorate to vote to do away with their collective ability to choose. Here is the breakdown: 113 elementary school students, 80 middle school students, and 344 high school students. More than 77% of Martin Countys population is classified as white. Now Roberts is chair again. Now lets see what the follow through is. Mr. Spellman received the proposed MOU from a member of the districts negotiating team. I cant think of a less potent threat. There was very little of substance discussed at the meeting. There is not a restaurant or store anywhere near the place. The ultimate decision is the individual student and parent. At this meeting, the new school board members took the oath of office. She also receiveda $1,000 donationfrom Bongino, as well as $1,000 fromconservative commentator and podcaster Dennis Michael Lynch. You would think that by lowering the millage rate taxpayers pay less. We supposedly have home rule in our constitution. "That is what I am about, and I want to make sure that I honor the people that voted for me. Any large institution needs a framework to outline who reports to whom. It can be foundhereand then by following the tabs, you can see each grade level and subject matter. He also claimed that I am a figment of my imagination. If a student or parent believes that a teacher has overstepped, then Powers said that they should contact a member of the board or superintendent so that the allegation can be investigated. You hear it when people speak and sometimes you are the person speaking. The estimated cost of this is $395,000. It is outside and the kids will not be coming back to classes to possibly infect anyone. I would be very surprised if by the time the next evaluation is done, the district has not reclaimed that distinction. Our kids love everyone. Nothing in these documents would really guide the superintendent publicly on how these board members really view his job performance. District 3 incumbent Victoria Defenthaler is not seeking reelection to a second term. He outlined what has been cut and what has been added. The pertinent documents explaining the raises and the list of schools where the bonuses apply can be seen here. Anderson also mentioned that Critical Race Theory is not taught in Martin County Schools. An active shooter event would not be listed here because they have their own evacuation scenarios. The cent initiative for salaries was for four years while the cent initiative for capital improvements was for seven years. She writes in the memo that the school population needs to evacuate to a site off campus as soon as possible. They are starting from different bases. Will the voters renew the half mil? The agenda items need to be on the website prior to the meetings for the public to view. This is not the first time this board has looked at switching from a more traditional insured plan to one where the district is more at risk for losses. Andreson stated there is much talk but no action. It was seconded by Roberts. Early on, Defenthaler suggested about diversity training for the board. She had been taken by surprise regarding not only the resolution but that it had been used as an alternative to her proclamation. Our parents knew what it all meant and if you came home with an A or a 95%, you were doing o.k. She made the motion for Option B. Andrson seconded and it passed 5-0. (I could not find it). It passed 5-0. An organization chart is a diagram with boxes that have the title of the person and lines that connect those boxes to what other positions reports to that title and who that position reports to. However, I do believe that they are woefully underpaid. They do better in a smaller setting and with more rigorous learning standards. There are no easy answers. Ron DeSantis, have increased their focus on the state's roughly 120 school board races. Im the only Martin County School Board Member with that qualification. I think it is a good idea to explore the possibilities that self-insurance can mean. And if not, then their parents have been completely amiss in raising those kids. Misericordia, a private school, is opening this fall as well as possibly the new charter high school in western Martin County. Stonewall District 2390 Welltown Rd. Reached Tuesday night, Pritchett said her win feels really good., I really had a lot of grassroots support. If Defenthaler or any other school board member tries to resurrect this contentious issue, it will be time to once again come out and speak. According to George, this leads to the perception of a conflict. MARTIN COUNTY Parental rights, academics and safety are topissues in this year's nonpartisan races for the School Board's three open seats, one of which issought by a local Moms for Liberty co-chair. Should he have organized an event for students that was not school sanctioned? Member Roberts asked that he be placed on the short list as the 6th candidate. He stated that presently they are 3 points short of that designation. Many teachers do not have the ability to work with individual students both in the classroom and at home. In the convoluted world of Florida real estate tax law, sometimes when you lower the rate, taxpayers end up paying more. Though money alone will not produce better scores either. The Arts Council is not going away. For every mass in the year, it had one side of the page in Latin and the other side was in English. Campaigns for public office benefit the most when members of the community join together to support those who share their values. Ms. Defenthaler has continuously taken a position regarding providing for the wellbeing of our LGBTQ+ students. I was going to write about the two school board meetings that occurred on June 28th. Many taxpayers do not realize how much of the budget, curriculum, and other decisions including things like who is eligible for bussing is decided by the Department of Education in Tallahassee. The school board is not there to make sure that teachers and administrators are happy. The chart can be found herehere. He just needs more time. Kathleen Watts, Director of Transportation, created two memos outlining why the bus depot was closed. All schools should be charters determining their own curriculums etc. The board and staff clap and take pictures. Ms. Roberts in fact did an impressive presentation even going further than the proclamation and explaining ways of having a diversity class on LGBTQ+ history. But Heather and her two mothers are members of our society. As Roberts stated, she receives info from the health department and would be willing to share it if any member of the public wanted to send his/her email address. What struck me was the utter fluff of this meeting. Like most other parts of government, schools need to be evaluated with a fresh eye. Many things were discussed, and you can find most of the numbers in the attachments. They mandate how much to tax. Maybe they are sometimes worried about their next election but most of what they do is because they have no choice but to follow the law. This was Laurie Gaylords last meeting as superintendent. Only time will tell. He did a good job. She believes the proclamation is too narrowly focused. The term is from November 17, 2020 to June 30, 2024. We also added an item at the top of page 7 splitting out the Pre-K expansion for Port Salerno adding two classes (40 students) with VPK voucher reimbursement bringing the $190,000 cost down to $100,000 to be added. The Calculus Project was an initiative in several districts to encourage minority students to enter STEM career fields thinking that passing the Algebra I in Middle School would create the opportunity to take Calculus in High School and pave the way for a STEM career. A description of the suggestions can be found here. STUART, Fla. The Martin County School Board voted 3-2 Tuesday to appoint Dr. John D. Millay to become the new superintendent of schools. It seems it is much more probable that a kid will be injured walking to school than being hurt by a gas leak. Should it be offered as an elective? I believe when each stakeholder--the administration, the teachers, the , Url: https://www.facebook.com/JenRussell4schoolboard/ Go Now, Schools Details: WebWelcome to the Martin County School District! If next year we are still prisoners to Covid, then those students who are at home should explore Florida Virtual or one of the other means to continue in-home education. quarantined by DOH must remain home and access online assignments by signing into ClassLink. Every employee must be back physically at the district. A strong, well-rounded public-school system translates to a thriving local community and economy, something all of us should support. That does not work anymore. Perhaps with better outreach, a better outcome could have been realized. It was an uneventful meeting except for the two re-districting matters. When considering this fact and the learning gaps associated with pandemic-related disruptions, addressing lost instructional time is an extremely pressing concern forSuperintendent Dr. John D. Millayand theMartin County School Board. That is the nature of development. Teachers and others are getting paid extra money and benefits and are refusing to agree to a simple thing like flipping a switch so that quarantined students can participate in the learning process. A minimalist approach was recommended so that the already-enrolled students would have as little disruption to their lives as possible. (During COVID-19) School Board Meeting Archives; Nassau County School District; School Board Members; Nassau County School Board . He doesnt have to stand for election. Each program has specific assurances that must be met, categories that expenses must fall into, and a calendar for when the expense was incurred. Martin County Schools. I think Anderson is right, but if the board is telling Millay to hire someone, then of course he is going to do it. It is composed of many different funding sources. A question was raised as to whether the candidates with the fewest votes would choose to come to Martin County since they were not high up on the School Board Members list. Yet the county and Stuart do everything possible to prevent new housing from being built. There were a few who spoke in favor of the proclamation who were mostly students. I am not a great believer in trying to censor books. It has scarred our community. Some kids do not excel in the larger environment of a public school. Board members wound up removing an equity policy and adding one on books. It is in a very distinct and separate way than for other students. Russell also had the endorsement of Governor DeSantis which brought a boatload of money from Tallahassee. The governor has insisted that there is power only in himself from his lair in Tallahassee. Besides the two board members that were up for re-election this year faced no challengers. Their childrens education is no exception. How much would all this cost? He said that I was self-appointed and sat in the meeting taking down notes on a laptop. Will that make you a better teacher for young children? In an earlier meeting, Board Member Defenthaler wanted to have a proclamation supporting LGBTQ+ History Month. To me, the main point is that certain elements of both sides are politicizing the schools and using the kids to make political points. It is time we re-imagine what it means to be a public-school student. Without specifics, there is nothing that can be done. No transportation is provided. Search results from our Services may contain copyrighted material and, if so, you may not use such content unless you obtain permission from its owner or are otherwise permitted by law. Perhaps the 1000 students on their waiting list could then remain in the district system. I did not always agree with Defenthalers policies, but I do believe she had the students of Martin Countys best interest at heart. The big day had arrived. The board and staff were doing business without muss or fuss. The Drop Program is a commitment a person makes to retire within a defined amount of time. She also narrowed it down to Licata and Millay. It failed for a lack of a second. Open and transparent government has an obligation to make the information available in a timely manner. To be successful, our students need every opportunity to experience quality teaching and learning. From the other perspective, many districts were attempting to stretch the funds over the two-year period, so it wasnt surprising that only 25% of funds had been expended when only 25% of the designated time (6 months of the two years) had passed. The board will not decide on whether masks will be a requirement next year. Superintendent Millay addressed a Moms for Liberty Meeting. Those PTAs have agreements with the School Board regarding those existing playgrounds. The second was payment for Covid-related sick days. I hear it is all about the kids until it is not in the contracttoo bad. I dont even want to discuss whether she should or should not receive pay pending the termination hearing. I promise Martin County tax dollars will be used efficiently, and to the extent controllable, promise to keep our tax dollars in Martin County. It was strategically placed on the agenda to come before Defenthalers proclamation. At the meeting, it was noted that Treasure Coast Classical Academy (TCCA) had 1000 kids on the waiting list. Teachers are complaining that the increased pay is not distributed fairly. According to Superintendent Millay, the form was not used and that every student plan must be signed by a parent agreeing to the plans implementation including anything having to do with LGBTQ issues. Powers said that we cant be everything to everyone. Sometimes in trying to do too much, we end up doing everything poorly. I even asked several times if those documents were posted and if so just send me a link. Under current circumstances, this board has no authority to require masks or vaccines. They were ranked 16 out of 58. If you are an organized sports team, then this agreement will be welcomed. The meeting was all about policythe present and future of how the Martin County School District will work going forward. That way drivers can be available to service all levels of schools. Neither the proclamation nor any suggestion of it being discussed was on the agenda. Millay has a steep learning curve when it comes to Florida and especially Martin County. Im an active volunteer in Martin County, working to help feed those in need at Our Community Table each Saturday morning and proudly volunteering at the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast two times per week. The committee will meet to consider options for that area before the boards next meeting. I do like that Millay is beginning to think outside the box. MetaSearch is intended for research, information and reference purposes only. Volunteers and visitors will be allowed back in the schools. Board members said they were impressed by Millay's "fresh ideas" and described him as a "progressive" with "a lot of energy" who would bring positive change to the community. Yet upon reflection, the reason TCCA works is because it is innovative. Ive utilized Florida School Board Associations (FSBA) training in School Finance, Governance, Bargaining, Advocacy, Leadership and Knowledge completing the 96-hour requirements for Certified Board Member designation, now held for six years. Campaigns for public office benefit the most when community members join together to support those who share their values. Those kids mostly come from parent-involved homes. While I do not think we should rush into Andersons transformation, if at some point a 4thhigh school is needed then I like the Anderson Middle idea. I doubt if the staff would have done anything if it werent for those that are elected. The same points were made over and over during the speakers comments. Board Members. Millay is probably serene in his decision. Until the legislature passes a budget, all state aid and mandates are uncertain. You can find the those maps here here. Since it is retroactive to last year, no money was saved. Members of the community wishing to address the board at a meeting must complete the form at least 24 hours prior to the meeting in which they wish to speak. The School Board met to finalize Dr. John Millays contract to be the first appointed Superintendent in Martin County history. To see the draft agreement with pricing list, gohere. As of now, there will be a slight rate increase in taxes mandated by Tallahassee. The school board took up the matter of redistricting. 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. That would bring brand new housing within the urban core at affordable rates. The new CTE (Career & Technical Education) programs for aviation and marine industries were discussed. Get the right information. You can view the maps, options, and agenda item here. Again, it was promised to be posted to the district website by the board chair. It tells you that it is open and friendly. To my knowledge, it has not been provided. She was a Democrat in very red Martin County and a very liberal one at that. Doctor Millay gave a presentation on branding of schools. Millay needed time to get to know Martin County and Florida. This meeting was not televised. The unions are not doing that to foster good government. He is a teacher and sincerely believes in trusting to the experts. A couple of speakers continued to harp about not requiring masks. One speaker said the principal had changed Mr. Each year, the 67 school districts must charge the state rate that Tallahassee sets. Supporting school choice for families is very personal to me. This years graduations will also have optional masks for seniors and guests since they will not be returning to the classroom. And we want core curriculum and that's what I ran on. During public comment, there were many speakers who spoke for and against banning books. If you would like to contact the entire board, please use the following email address: schoolboard@mcwmavericks.org. Resciniti is the head of the union but she was only speaking for herself as a teacher.