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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA SEPTEMBER 10, 2013 MINUTES – REGULAR SESSION

Opening

1.01 Announcement: 5:00 PM Budget Presentation before the 5:30 PM Public Hearing for the 2013-2014 Final Volusia County Schools’ Operating Budget and District Ad Valorem Property Tax Levy 1.02 4:00 PM Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Chairman Diane Smith called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 10, 2013, DeLand Administrative Complex, 200 North Clara Avenue, DeLand, Florida. Members present: Mrs. Diane Smith, District 5; Ms. Candace Lankford, Vice Chairman, District 1; Mrs. Linda Costello, District 4; Mr. Stan Schmidt, District 3; and Mrs. Ida Wright, District 2. Also present: Dr. Margaret A. Smith, Superintendent; and Mr. Ted Doran, School Board Attorney. 1.03 Board Member Comments regarding the District Vision Statement Mrs. Wright challenged everyone to take all opportunities as learning opportunities and make anything that is negative into a positive so our year ends as great as it started. 1.04 Approval of Minutes Action: Approval of the Minutes of the August 27, 2013-Regular Session. Motion by Ms. Lankford, second by Mrs. Costello. Motion carried unanimously. Agenda Changes and Removal of Items from the Consent Agenda

2.01 Agenda Changes and Removal of Items from the Consent Agenda None. Public Participation

3.01 Public Participation concerning Items on this Agenda None. Approval of Agenda and Consent

4.01 Approval of the Agenda and the Recommended Consent Agenda Items Action: Approval of the agenda and all items in the consent agenda. Motion by Mrs. Wright, second by Mr. Schmidt. Motion carried unanimously. Consent-Curriculum and School Improvement Services 5.01 Field Trip-Deltona High: Approval for six Deltona High students to travel to Louisville, Kentucky, October 29-November 2, 2013 to attend the National FFA Convention and Career Show. 5.02 Field Trip-New Smyrna Beach Middle: Approval for seventy-seven New Smyrna Beach Middle students to travel to Washington, DC, March 16-20, 2014 for the purpose of touring the Capitol. 5.03 VCS Master Inservice Plan: Approval of the Volusia County Schools’ Master Inservice Plan submission to the Florida Department of Education, VCSB No. 5303. 5.04 VCS Professional Development System Manual: Approval of Volusia County Schools’ Professional Development System Manual for submission to the Florida Department of Education, VCSB No. 5304.

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5.05 MOA-Stewart Marchman Behavioral Health Services, Inc.: Approval of the Memorandum of Agreement with Stewart Marchman Behavioral Health Services, Inc. for student outpatient counseling services, VCSB No. 5305. 5.06 Subscription Agreement-lynda.com: Approval of the lynda.com Subscription Agreement, VCSB No. 5306. 5.07 Contract-The Leadership and Learning Center: Approval of the contract for consulting services with The Leadership and Learning Center for the 2013-2014 school year, VCSB No. 5307. Consent-Human Resources 6.01 Personnel Actions: Approval of the listed instructional, support and managerial/non-bargaining personnel appointments, transfers, leaves of absence, resignations, separations and suspension. Consent-Financial and Business Services 7.01 Budget Amendment #3 for 2012-2013 School Year: Approval of Budget Amendment #3 for the 2012-2013 school year, VCSB No. 5308. 7.02 Annual Financial Report and Report of Financial Data to the Commissioner of Education for FY end June 30, 2013: Approval of the Annual Financial Report and the Report of Financial Data to the Commissioner of Education for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, VCSB No. 5309. 7.03 Annual Report on Investments: Approval of the annual report on investments as of June 30, 2013 in accordance with Volusia County School Board Policy 715, paragraph XV, VCSB No. 5310. 7.04 Berger Memorial Fund Report: Acknowledged the Frank A. Berger and Grace I. Berger Memorial Fund report as required by the terms of the trust, VCSB No. 5311. 7.05 Contract-Mid Florida Community Services, Inc.: Approval of the Contract for Meal Service/Nutrition Consultation Services with Mid Florida Community Services, Inc., VCSB No. 5312. Consent-Facilities Services 8.01 Consulting Services for Various Projects: Approval of the following firms to provide consulting services for projects that occur over a one year period with an option to renew services: Biological Consulting Services, Lassiter Transportation Group, Pomeroy Appraisal, Tierra Verde Consulting, TMH Consulting and Velie Appraisal Services. 8.02 Emergency Project for Kitchen HVAC Replacement at Osceola Elementary: Approval that an emergency project be declared for kitchen HVAC replacement at Osceola Elementary. 8.03 Establish Project for T12 to T8 Conversion at Horizon Elementary: Approval of the establishment of the project for T12 to T8 conversion at Horizon Elementary. 8.04 Establish Project for T12 to T8 Conversion at Spruce Creek Elementary: Approval of the establishment of the project for T12 to T8 conversion at Spruce Creek Elementary. 8.05 Establish Project for T12 to T8 Conversion at Tomoka Elementary: Approval of the establishment of the project for T12 to T8 conversion at Tomoka Elementary.

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8.06 Establish Project for Stormwater Erosion Correction at River Springs Middle: Approval of the establishment of the project for stormwater erosion correction at River Springs Middle. 8.07 Establish Project for Stormwater Erosion Correction at University High: Approval of the establishment of the project for stormwater erosion correction at University High. 8.08 Administratively Approved Change Order No. 1 for Fire Alarm Campus Wide at Blue Lake Elementary: Acknowledged administratively approved Change Order No. 1 (add) to the construction contract for fire alarm campus wide at Blue Lake Elementary. 8.09 Administratively Approved Change Order No. 1 for Fire Alarm/Intercom Replacement at Enterprise Elementary: Acknowledged administratively approved Change Order No. 1 (add) to the construction contract for fire alarm/intercom replacement at Enterprise Elementary. 8.10 Substantial Completion for Fire Alarm Campus Wide at Blue Lake Elementary: Approval of a Certificate of Substantial Completion for fire alarm campus wide at Blue Lake Elementary. 8.11 Substantial Completion for Intercom Campus Wide at Deltona High: Approval of a Certificate of Substantial Completion for intercom campus wide at Deltona High. 8.12 Substantial Completion for Fire Alarm and Intercom Replacement at Enterprise Elementary: Approval of a Certificate of Substantial Completion for fire alarm and intercom replacement at Enterprise Elementary. Consent-Technology Services 9.01 Annual Renewal-Aldon Software Management System: Approval to renew the Aldon software management system support from Rocket Software, Inc. effective October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014. Consent-Office of the Superintendent-Donations 10.01 Donations: Approval of donations totaling $20,737.00; fiscal year-to-date $69,873.63. Consent-Student Transportation Services 11.01 Contract for Joint Use of School Buses-Final Mile Race Management: Approval of the Contract for Joint Use of School Buses with Final Mile Race Management for October 27, 2013, VCSB No. 5313. 11.02 Fleet Fueling Agreement-County of Volusia: Approval of the Interlocal Agreement for the Provision of Fleet Fueling Services with the County of Volusia effective October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014, VCSB No. 5314. Items Removed from Consent

12.01 Discussion and Approval of Items Removed from the Consent Agenda None. Superintendent's Announcements

13.01 Announcements by Dr. Margaret A. Smith, Superintendent Open House Schedule: September 9-12-High Schools, September 16 & 17-Middle Schools and Special Centers and September 18 & 19-Elementary Schools; Grand Opening of the Nickelodeon Playground-

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September 12, 9:00 AM, Enterprise Elementary; Volusia County Council of PTAs (VCCPTA) Leadership Workshop-September 21, 8:00 AM, Westside Elementary; Professional Development Day/Student Holiday-September 23; FUTURES Mini-Grant Reception-September 23, 5:00 PM, ICI Center, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Superintendent’s Outstanding Achievement Award Recipients Reception-September 24, 3:00-4:30 PM, Lobby, DeLand Administrative Complex (DAC); United Way Kick-Off Breakfast-September 27, 8:00-9:30 AM, Palmetto Club, Daytona Beach; Florida Future Educators of America (FFEA) Advisor Induction Candlelight Ceremony-October 7, 4:30-6:30 PM, Grant Bly House, DeLand and Next Regular School Board Meeting-September 24, 4:00 PM, Board Room, DAC. Superintendent's Presentations

14.01 Financial Status of the School District Dr. Smith stated that enrollment projections continue to go up and the Day 20 projection is over by 724 students. The district is in the planning stages for extending the half cent sales tax for capital needs of facilities, technology and transportation; plans are for a voter referendum to be placed on the November 2014 ballot. The first meeting of the Citizens Capital Needs Committee is scheduled for September 30, 5:00 PM at the Olson facility; the Committee will study needs and make recommendations/project list for the school board’s consideration. Dr. Smith stressed the half cent sales tax would be an extension of what is already in place, not a new tax. Recognitions

15.01 Recognition of Promoting Regional Improvement in Science and Math (PRISM) Student Scholars Presenters: Ms. Bambi Lockman, Deputy Superintendent, Instructional Services; Ms. Jennifer Taylor, Science Specialist; Ms. Sandra Tweedy, Mathematics Specialist; and Ms. Amy Monahan, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Teacher on Assignment. Recognition of 2013 PRISM winners: Most Outstanding Math-Benjamin Herstein, Southwestern Middle and Sofia Slimak, Ormond Beach Middle; Most Improved Math-Yulissa Lopez, Taylor Middle High and Dominique Brown, DeLand Middle; Mathematics Teachers-Michelle Hannah, Westside Elementary and John Holland, Heritage Middle; Most Outstanding Science-Alan Bailey, DeLand Middle and Abby Lorden, Hinson Middle; Most Improved Science-Joshua Harris, Campbell Middle and Pamela Stoddard, New Smyrna Beach Middle; Science Teachers-Laura Bechard, Pierson Elementary and Charlotte Besse, Silver Sands Middle. 15.02 Recognition of DeLand Middle School Odyssey of the Mind Team Presenters: Ms. Vickie Presley, Area Superintendent; Mr. Bill Dunnigan, DeLand Middle Principal; and Ms. Dana Bailey, Parent Volunteer Coordinator. Recognition of the DeLand Middle Odyssey of the Mind Team which won first in regional competition and received the Ranatra Fusca Award for showing the highest level of creativity, placed second in the state and twelfth in the Odyssey of the Mind world competition held at Michigan State University. Team members: Alan Bailey, Matt Bailey, Luke Branz, Courtney Gifford, Nathan Oltorik and Natalie Schwerdfeger. 15.03 Recognition of John Clark, Deltona High Science Teacher Presenters: Ms. Bambi Lockman, Deputy Superintendent, Instructional Services; Ms. Jennifer Taylor, Science Specialist; and Ms. Susan Freeman, Deltona High Principal. Recognition of John Clark, Deltona High Science Teacher, for receiving the 2013 India Summer Teacher Educational fellowship to teach in India for five weeks. Ms. Taylor also announced that Mr. Clark was one of four teachers in the state nominated for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

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15.04 Recognition of the Volusia Leadership Academy Pilot Cohort Presenter: Ms. Peromnia Grant, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources. Ms. Grant stated the Volusia Leadership Academy is a leadership growth plan which enables the district to develop leadership potential of current employees in an effort to promote individual, professional growth and to ensure sustained continuous improvement for the district as a whole. Ms. Grant recognized those who were selected for the 2013-2015 pilot cohort:

Christopher Boyer, Fleet Operations Specialist, Transportation Charles Bynum, Assistant Principal, Southwestern Middle Albert Chandler, ESE Program Coordinator, Curriculum Jessie Clark, Assistant Director of Operations, Transportation Dawn Fortes, Specialist, Finance Jennie Hughes, ESE Assistant Principal, Deltona High Chip Kent, Assistant Director of Operations, Transportation Beverly Mallory, Assistant Principal, Pathways Elementary Susan Reaves, ESE Program Coordinator, Curriculum Jeffrey Rockwood, System Operations Coordinator, School Way Café Stephanie Workman, Master Schedule/Class Size Coordinator, Curriculum/Technology Services

Superintendent's Presentations, continued

14.02 Health Care Reform Presenters: Dr. Robert Moll, Deputy Superintendent, Financial and Business Services; and Ms. Sandy Higginbotham, Director, Employee Insurance and Benefits. The presentation included information on the district’s efforts to inform employees regarding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and included a short video, prepared by the district, for employees regarding health care reform and how it impacts Volusia County Schools and its employees. Board questions ensued after the budget and public participation agenda items. Presentations

17.02 5:00 PM Presentation of the Recommended Final Volusia County Schools' Operating Budget for FY2013-2014 and the Proposed Final District Ad Valorem Property Tax Levy Presenters: Dr. Robert Moll, Deputy Superintendent, Financial and Business Services; assisted by Ms. Stephanie Weaver, Budget Director. Dr. Moll provided a PowerPoint presentation on the proposed final ad valorem property tax levy of 7.358 Mills and the district’s recommended operating budget of $766,887,216. After this presentation the 5:30 PM time-certain Final Budget Hearing was called; after which time board discussion ensued. 5:30 PM Public Hearing - Final Budget

18.01 5:30 PM Public Hearing on the Recommended Final Volusia County Schools’ Operating Budget for FY2013-2014 and the Proposed Final District Ad Valorem Property Tax Levy Jim Cameron, Senior Vice President of Government Relations, Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce, commended board members for the district’s transparency during the budget process, called the budget thrifty, yet responsible, and cautioned to be careful with reserves and stay on top of pensions. Public Participation

20.01 Public Participation Andrew Spar, President of the Volusia Teachers Organization, noted teachers were happier this year, urged settlement of pending union contracts and shared concerns regarding custodial services. Joanna Olivari expressed appreciation to Dr. Smith for allocating funds for staffing Certified Nursing Assistants in

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school clinics. Pam Coffman, Curator of Education, Museum of Florida Art, provided an update on special projects the museum and district were working together on; she invited board members to a training workshop for a select group of teachers and students, The Art of Reflection and Response, scheduled October 5, 9:30 AM-5:30 PM; and mentioned special funding to cover transportation costs for field trips to the Museum. Board Action Items

Presenter for Budget Resolutions: Dr. Robert Moll, Deputy Superintendent, Financial/Business Services. Dr. Moll read the following two Resolutions which were presented for board approval. 19.01 Approval of Resolution No. 2013-22 Levying the Recommended Final District Ad Valorem Property Tax Millage Rates for FY2013-2014 Action: Approval of Resolution No. 2013-22 of the School Board of Volusia County, Florida levying the recommended final ad valorem property tax millage rate for FY2013-2014 required local effort, required local effort - prior period adjustment, discretionary operating, additional operating for the General Fund and district discretional local capital improvement for the Capital Funds, and Debt Service for the district Debt Service Funds on all taxable property within Volusia County, Florida, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014. Motion by Mr. Schmidt, second by Ms. Lankford. Motion carried unanimously. SCHOOL BOARD OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA RESOLUTION NO. 2013-22

A RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, LEVYING THE FINAL AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE FOR 2013-2014 REQUIRED LOCAL EFFORT, REQUIRED LOCAL EFFORT-PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT, DISCRETIONARY OPERATING, ADDITIONAL OPERATING FOR THE GENERAL FUND AND DISTRICT DISCRETIONARY LOCAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FOR THE CAPITAL FUNDS, AND DEBT SERVICE FOR THE DISTRICT DEBT SERVICE FUNDS ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2013, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2014, STATING THE PERCENTAGE BY WHICH THE MILLAGE TO BE LEVIED IS LESS THAN THE ROLL-BACK RATE; REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT THEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the School Board of Volusia County, Florida, is authorized under the Constitution and

Laws of Florida to levy a tax upon non-exempt real property, lying and situated in Volusia County, Florida, for public school purposes, and

WHEREAS, the required public notice has been given, and the public has been given an opportunity

to be heard and to ask questions concerning the final millage rate for the 2013-2014 fiscal year, and WHEREAS, all matters required by law pursuant to the adoption of the final millage rate for 2013-

2014 have been accomplished, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SCHOOL BOARD OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN

OFFICIAL SESSION, DULY ASSEMBLED IN DELAND, FLORIDA, THIS 10TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2013, AS FOLLOWS:

I. That the following millage rates be finally adopted for potential levy upon all taxable real property lying and situated in Volusia County, Florida, for the 2013-2014 fiscal year:

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A. For the Required Local Effort 5.095 Mills

B. For the Required Local Effort-Prior Period Adjustment 0.015 Mills

C. For the Discretionary Operating Effort 0.748 Mills

D. For Discretionary Local Capital Improvement 1.500 Mills

E. For the Debt Service 0.000 Mills

Total Millage Rate 7.358 Mills

The total millage rate for fiscal year 2013-2014 of 7.358 Mills (as calculated excluding Debt Service

rate of 0.000) is 4.89% lower than the rolled-back rate of 7.7367 Mills computed pursuant to section 200.065(1), F.S.

PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2013 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Approved as to form and legality Mrs. Diane Smith, Chairman for the use and reliance of the Ms. Candace Lankford, Vice Chairman School Board of Volusia County, Mrs. Linda Costello Florida, only. Mr. Stan Schmidt Mrs. Ida D. Wright Theodore R. Doran, Board Attorney Dr. Margaret A. Smith, Superintendent

19.02 Approval of Resolution No. 2013-23 Adopting the Recommended Final Volusia County School's Operating Budget for FY2013-2014 Action: Approval of Resolution No. 2013-23 of the School Board of Volusia County, Florida, adopting the recommended final budget for the fiscal year 2013-2014 for the General Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Debt Service Fund, Special Revenue Fund-Food Service Fund, Special Revenue Fund, Other Fund, Special Revenue - Race to the Top, and Internal Service Fund. Motion by Mrs. Wright, second by Mrs. Costello. Motion carried unanimously.

SCHOOL BOARD OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA RESOLUTION NO. 2013-23

A RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE FINAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014 FOR THE GENERAL FUND, CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, DEBT SERVICE FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE-FOOD SERVICE FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE-OTHER FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE-RACE TO THE TOP, AND INTERNAL SERVICE FUND OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA; REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT THEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the School Board of Volusia County, Florida, is authorized under the Constitution and

Laws of Florida to levy a tax upon non-exempt real property, lying and situated in Volusia County, Florida, for public school purposes, and adoption of a final budget, and

WHEREAS, the required public notice has been given, and the public has been given an opportunity

to be heard and to ask questions regarding the final budget for the 2013-2014 fiscal year, and WHEREAS, all matters required by law pursuant to the adoption of the final budget for 2013-2014

have been satisfied,

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA,

HEREBY ADOPTS THE FINAL BUDGET, WHICH CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING FUNDS AND APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE 2013-2014 FISCAL YEAR:

FUND APPROPRIATION

GENERAL OPERATING $ 465,621,961.00

CAPITAL PROJECTS 128,576,772.00

DEBT SERVICE 74,716,689.00

SPECIAL REVENUE - FOOD SERVICE 37,198,145.00

SPECIAL REVENUE - OTHER 41,707,994.00

SPECIAL REVENUE-RACE TO THE TOP 4,122,680.00

INTERNAL SERVICE 14,942,975.00

TOTAL $ 766,887,216.00

PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2013

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Approved as to form and legality Mrs. Diane Smith, Chairman for the use and reliance of the Ms. Candace Lankford, Vice Chairman School Board of Volusia County, Mrs. Linda Costello Florida, only. Mr. Stan Schmidt Mrs. Ida D. Wright Theodore R. Doran, Board Attorney Dr. Margaret A. Smith, Superintendent

Student Discipline

16.01 Approval of Student Discipline regarding Attendance Presenter: Ms. Cynthia Fisher, Coordinator, Student Discipline and Records. Action: Approval to extend the suspension of students Alpha ID 1RPGG and 1QNCT from school attendance through September 24, 2013 for the purpose of further study and evaluation. Motion by Mr. Schmidt, second by Ms. Lankford. Motion carried unanimously. The chairman recessed the meeting for a short break; the meeting resumed at 6:40 p.m. Presentations

17.01 Presentation of the Office of Professional Development and Support Presenters: Ms. Bambi Lockman, Deputy Superintendent, Instructional Services; and Dr. Karen Beattie, Coordinator, Professional Development and Support. The presentation included: learning intention; mission; foundation; logo; purpose; the Volusia Professional Development System; My Professional Growth System (MyPGS); major roles; projects; growth in professional learning; and what is next? Lengthy board discussion ensued. Board Action Items, continued

19.03 Approval of Principal and Assistant Principal Salary Adjustment for 2013-2014 Presenters: Mr. Michael Dyer, Chief Counsel; and Dr. Robert Moll, Deputy Superintendent, Financial and Business Services. Mr. Dyer stated the proposed salary increase for principals and assistant principals would be the same average salary increase of 5.62% as was recently approved for instructional staff. He noted that the state

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budget language for this special salary appropriation expressly provided the eligible positions, which included principals and assistant principals, and this proposal would complete the distribution process. The salary increases were largely funded by the state salary appropriation and supplemented with the district’s general fund reserves. Action: Approval of a salary increase to school principals and assistant principals equal to the average percentage increase provided to teachers as part of the special state salary appropriation for the 2013-2014 fiscal year, VCSB No. 5315. Motion by Mrs. Wright, second by Ms. Lankford. Motion carried unanimously. Items from the Board, Superintendent or Attorney for Discussion, Announcement or Approval

21.01 Items from Board Members, Superintendent or Board Attorney for Discussion, Announcement or Approval Board members provided reports on school visits and regarding: Volusia Transportation Planning Organization meeting; Viva Volusia International Latino Arts, Culture and Culinary Festival in Daytona Beach; District Advisory Committee meeting; visit with Stetson University business school graduate students – their project is branding Volusia County Schools; participation on the Marc Bernier WNDB radio show; Boys and Girls Club of Volusia/Flagler meeting regarding national gang prevention; Daytona Beach Junior League Project Best Foot Forward; Smithsonian Day September 28; Volusia County Council of PTAs (VCCPTA) Welcome Back Breakfast; attendance at conference in Orlando regarding High Risk Delinquent and Dependent Child Educational Research Project – Volusia was chosen and the district is partnering with Bethune-Cookman University; participation on the Skip Diegel WSSB radio show; Central Florida Public School Boards Coalition meeting update; meeting with Homebuilders Association regarding Career Academies and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations; and discussion regarding the need for community education regarding Common Core Standards. Dr. Smith shared information and a handout regarding the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) E-Rate Program; the current rule-making process allows for input regarding level of funding and other issues and she encouraged board members to contact the FCC. Mr. Doran reminded board members to submit their evaluation for the superintendent and stated he and Chairman Smith would meet on September 19 to develop the summary evaluation. Adjourn

Chairman Smith adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m.

Approved by the School Board in Open Session ______________.

__________________________________ __________________________________ Chairman Secretary __________________________ Resolutions and items assigned a VCSB No. are archived in Supplemental Minute Books.

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