In its rating of Millay, the board has gone that route. At times, they died to end segregation. Every employee must be back physically at the district. Public education was supposed to be a unifying influence. Martin Countys school age population is changing. At Gertrude Walden Child Care Center, the quality of instruction is high and teachers with the assistance of financial tuition from the TEACH program are able to obtain their AS degree and higher. If you or any of your readers have any questions regarding this information, please feel free to contact me. From the last meeting, there was no mention of a resolution in support of diversity. According to the districts website, Palm Beach has 22,600 employees. They overwhelmingly ratified the first two (where they would receive money) and roundly voted no on switching the cameras on for those students in quarantine. She claimed it was unsustainable. 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. Anthony Anderson said that Fletch has been great to work with, and he was happy with the progress so far. (Note the Warfield piece of this is handled later.) For the last four years, the school board has been scrupulous in keeping the spending to the categories outlined in the last referendum. They are not being unreasonable in their concerns with playgrounds that they built and have contributed money to their maintenance. Schools ultimately must educate children. (Note that this model can be replicated at other schools in the future.). Keith Fletcher from Martin Countys Boys & Girls Club addressed the board. Anderson expressed his outrage and that it was an insult that he or any of his colleagues would bow to pressure. We continually hear that we need more affordable, attainable, or work force housing. The other suggestions need further input and study. It was seconded by DiTerlizzi. It is a measure of the worth of those children. You can find it here. There is a shortage of work force housing for teachers. Should he have organized an event for students that was not school sanctioned? Though I think at this point even if he wanted to, Millay could not rescind his resignation. This board is already inundated with people commenting on everything but education. Knowing that we have more than that number of students and expecting an award amount at half of that $8.59 million, this number would be determined at a later date. Much of the detail planning still needs to be done. I would suggest not much. There is a $10,000 moving and temporary living allowance. 2015 Minutes. Laurie Gaylord has now finished her 2ndterm. No surprise that Florida ranks 46thout of 51 states and DC on per capita educational spending. The Martin County Schools Board of Education meets monthly at the MCS Innovation Campus, located at 411 East Boulevard, Williamston. Now that we are getting closer to puling the pin, I am just astonished by how far we are out of synch with the needs of the people, Stuart, the school district, and Martin County. We dont need to reinvent the wheel. It should have been Tony Andersons turn to be chair since he is currently vice-chair. They came to be part of the struggle. Superintendent Millay will recommend the School Boards approval of the following 2022-2023 school calendar changes during the Regular meeting scheduled forDecember 13, 2022: The next meeting will be November 22, 2022. Martin Countys taxpayers subsidize other school districts throughout the state. Neither was Anthony George, the school boards attorney. Martin County Schools. Employees cannot telework. I believe that local government is where most decisions should be made. Many candidates would never take a job where the Board is so split. She also said she would speak in private to Millay because the public doesnt need to hear it. After working for the Martin County School District for 36 years, Deputy Superintendent Ginger Featherstone is retiring. If teachers or anyone else feels they can make more money by changing jobs, they should. With COVID thrown in he has been dealing with too many fires that may have precluded his ability to undertake some initiatives that he had anticipated. I asked that question and the answer from our consultant was that Florida Blue had never raised premiums more than 9.5%. So, when a school official such as Dr. Millay states that he could add an additional nursing classroom at each of the high schools, I think we miss the point about what is needed. SCHOOL BOARD BUDGET MEETING JULY 27, 2021: There is always some politicking going on from every dais. The half-cent sales tax was meant to be finite. Unfortunately, those days have passed, and Andersons more common-sense approach is not how the board can protect the taxpayer in todays litigious world. The more a parent is involved in their childs life and education it will help to cut down on those behavioral issues and make it easier for teachers to teach. It is inevitable that it occurs because they are politicians. Millay needed time to get to know Martin County and Florida. Defenthaler claimed she could not vote in support because existing schools are not full. A minimalist approach was recommended so that the already-enrolled students would have as little disruption to their lives as possible. Nor do I suspect they will be coming back anytime soon. Children cannot be jammed into overcrowded classrooms because class size is determined by the state for every grade. It is updated daily. 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. The term is from November 17, 2020 to June 30, 2024. He mentioned that Licata said the plan should be to front load education in the early years to save the system on the back end. But this is Florida in the time of unreasonableness, and it is quite apparent how limited the power of local government really is. I doubt if the staff would have done anything if it werent for those that are elected. She should choose one or the other. He will report directly to the board. I am mom, experienced leader, and passionate advocate for education. You can reach him at thomas.weber@tcpalm.com or 813-545-9113. The Council now needs to get into the building to see the physical condition and what needs to be remediated. There is a live feed available. The board has some sort of plan that will be discussed at their September workshop. Students will return to school onWednesday, January 4, 2023. There was some concern about car lines and parking. Andreson stated there is much talk but no action. Option B provides $9.7 million for teachers and $2.3 million for non-teaching staff. There really is no reason for anyone to make mention of mask mandates in his/her public comment. NIMBY is alive and well throughout Martin County. There is something called the Roll Back Rate which could mean the amount people pay goes up even with the rate going down. The policy decided would require the principal to be the first to look at the possible offending material, then if agreement is not made it will go for district review, and finally the school board will be the final arbiter. Is this America? We now are going to make busses and drivers available throughout the day for something that may or may not occur. This is the disclaimer text. We are proud of what we do. She will explain how you or your business will be featured in the newsletter and on our websites. There was not even a site plan attached to the proposal. They are policy makers. Chair Powers questioned whether a program is necessary. He touched on the war over desegregation when he was child of 9 or 10. These are the very children that cant afford to miss an education. Read More about THE MARTIN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION HAS VOTED TO MOVE TO MASK OPTIONAL . She is a lone voice for facts that the other board members do not want to hear. Martin County does not need another school. Pages Fifteen through Eighteen plus the items for the 2022-23 school year from page 2 and without the ChalkTalk that was moved are department/staff requests that are being gathered here in one place but need additional vetting and discussion before moving forward. The Board meets on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 PM. That means they will have to raise that money before they open their doors. I came away from this meeting confused. (You can listen to his remarks by going to the meeting on YouTube and they begin around the 19-minute mark here). Martin County Schools. Karen Resciniti was the only public speaker. Afterwards Li Roberts cited the state statute pertaining to the pledge. It is Millays vision to better integrate the administrative and school-based functions. According to George, this leads to the perception of a conflict. Ron DeSantis. She mentioned that a bit of a stress crisis inspired her to draw herself and her mother hugging. Each of the six students held up a nice graphically produced letter of the alphabet that spelled out the N word. Her report was primarily one detailing what the district has accomplished since she became superintendent in 2012. Perhaps as approved developments are built, enrollment will begin to increase. Chair. A motion was made by Anderson to issue the resolution. In some respects, this was a quiet meeting. Millay does not report to the people. 2016 Agendas. Yet in the last several years, education has become a hot button topic. Infinite Campus; eStub/PSST; Absence & Substitute . One of the things that precipitated the district to buy the old Stuart News Building was the problems this building had with asbestos and other sick building problems and the projected cost to remediate it. However, there does need to be some common sense about what to allow in schools. As I wrote above, both Palm City and Jensen Beach are being built to accommodate students and teachers for several hours a day when school is in session. Please join me by offering your support so I can let your voice be heard on our school board. This is only for half the year but that doesnt mean the board can wait six months to decide on any changes. Students enrolled in the district must attend classes in person. School Board Members; 2022-2023 School Board Meeting Dates; School Board Agendas & Minutes; . It does not single out any one group. Martin County High School; Martin County Middle School; Eden Elementary School; Inez Elementary School; . The way Blacks arrived on our shores is the American Original Sin. In Martin County, remote learning was never meant to be the new way of attending class. 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. We need more of this not less. I think he has great promise, but it is too early to tell whether it will come to fruition. The rest of the items in this group include a school psychologist, teacher professional development and resources, and accounting staff. 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. Neither the governor nor his staff is going through school district websites to see if they are complying with the law or not. Is that not best for all when there is not an overcrowded situation. Currently 8.5% of district FTE funds go to the districts charters. There are other more effective ways for kids to continue with virtual learning, such as Florida Virtual. How is something like this possible in Martin County in 2022? As to increased auto traffic because desperate drivers will zoom in to have a drink, I really cannot see much of a problem either. However, if a vaccinated student is awaiting Covid test results and is asymptomatic, he/she can return to school. 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). It should not get into the business. Every parent will pick the school the child attends. I will be an advocate for them by listening to their concerns, and making sure they have the resources they need to succeed in the classroom. If another sister school to TCCA opens, then will the district lose a thousand students to the new charter going by the name Classical Academy North? A few other facts were mentioned. You can see the entire millage resolution and budget numbers here. The School Board has the least of that going on. No one is ever God forbid mediocre and a dolt. Amy is also the Chairwoman of the Martin County Moms for Liberty and a regular volunteer at the Humane Society. BLM was an outgrowth of not an anti-police sentiment but rather a perception by a few in law enforcement that their actions did not have the same consequences for blacks as whites in situations. He has become a highly respected member of our community. Anderson loved Millays energy and enthusiasm and then mentioned his young age (a serious no no). The question is how do we accomplish this? It tells how many confirmed cases there are in the district and breaks it down by school. During public comment, someone said that she had heard students were not standing for the pledge. Schools have proven to be a relatively safe environment as compared to bars and restaurants. To further my knowledge, Ive participated in ongoing training sessions including Learning Losses, Communications, Mental Health, Customer Service, Safety and Post-Crisis Leadership. (The board did suspend with pay) What I do want to know is why the board has to be involved in what would be a trivial matter in the private sector. Russellreceived a $125 donationfrom Amy Pritchett, District 4 candidate and the local Moms for Liberty chapter's co-chair, and a $1,000 donation from conservative radio host Dan Bongino, a Palm City resident. What better place for practical and current knowledge than the private sector? What happens after the year, will the second-year teachers magically find apartments or homes? I believe that with all my heart. To confuse them shows why diversity training is needed. To clarify, I do not think all Pre-K teachers should have a college degree. A survey created for this purpose is availableherehttps://forms.gle/y4nE2K8ek6MiuTyaA. Several projects have recently been approved in Stuart which would probably add the most students. Carter Morrison becomes assistant superintendent of finance while Dr. Tracy Miller becomes assistant superintendent of academics. 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. One of the sticking points was that Florida Blue had no cap in the 2nd year but United had an 11.5% cap. At some point, being a senior teacher is not much different than a beginner. Yet those accomplishments can be seen by a gay kid as an inspiration as he becomes an adult. Whether that means driving to Palm Beach or St. Lucie Counties to find school jobs or to begin in a new profession, this is how markets work. If you are an organized sports team, then this agreement will be welcomed. My own notes would be sufficient to write a quick piece for a newspaper story. These all come together as the next group for ESSER II funding or revert to the General Fund (Operating Account) if funding doesnt come through from ESSER II. You know, you work hard and you hope for the best. Campaigns for public office benefit the most when community members join together to support those who share their values. The level of transparency and engagement far surpasses what I have seen in other districts and in the past here in Martin County. One of his successes has been a reorganization of the district administration. Pages Eight to Fourteen with black type on the blue background are General Fund (Operating Account) items that would come next. The governor has removed the ability of the school board to mandate masks under its own authority. Though the candidates are listed by the seat they are running to represent, they are elected by every voter in the county. Email the Board. No mention of deliverables. If it helps one student, it would have been good. The ultimate decision is the individual student and parent. Instead of people spending an evening of looking at a painting or show and then strolling over to the Gafford to have dinner, they will do one or the other but probably not both. The state has decided that children need at least 60 seconds but not longer than 120 seconds of nothing. When it came to most of those on the Organizational Chart, the Board was reluctant to do so. It states how the district has implemented policies to conform with Florida and federal law. This can only be accomplished through a rigorous, innovative public school system with the best, fully certified teachers, parental support, and full local control of tax dollars collected for education. I am also one of seven school board members who serve on the Board of Directors for the Florida School Labor Relations Service which provides services related to public sector bargaining in Florida including collection and dissemination of information, education and training of administrative personnel, research, analysis and evaluation assistance. This could be the pre-cursor of what will happen to counties and cities. The presentation which was given to the Board in handouts was not part of the agenda packet. In July, the district and union did come to an understanding regarding Resciniti remaining a fulltime district employee who would work from the union office and report to Tyson Villwock, the Director of Professional Standards. It was time once again to pick a health insurance carrier for district employees. The district will no longer be providing paid leave for Covid exposure and infection. As Mrs. Defenthaler added, there needs to be a focus on community partners. There was only one real topic for this meeting, and it wasnt on the agenda. Perhaps there is a better and more professional way of handling these disputes. My experience and expertise will continue making positive changes and adjustments. School Board Members; Types of School Board Meetings; Speaking/Attending Board Meetings; Archived Materials; . It was the equivalent of an A for the course. Interesting that the public schools would need to compete with those options. It must be more than one minute but no more than 2 minutes. 30510 Email: RobertsCL@martinschools.org Term Expires: November 2026 2022-2023 Committee Assignments: Budget Committee Website : www.martinschools.org School Board Latest News From The Feb 26, 2023 Edition SCHOOL BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 21, 2023 Dr. John Millay, Martin County's first appointed superintendent, surprised the board, staff, and citizens by resigning effective June 30 th. Theories are fine, but how much do you want to disrupt families to follow theories? We need to give him the authority and flexibility to serve as such.. A contract always gives the board an opportunity to terminate as long as severance is paid. While Dr. Millay is rethinking non-school staff, there needs to be the same re-evaluation for schools. Again, no transportation is provided. Contract negotiations will now begin with Millay, which will go before the board for final approval. The other factor is whether the employees buy in. It was a guide as to what the priest was saying on the alter. The question that the board and superintendent are trying to figure out is should all legal services be outsourced. The board is under no obligation to accept the committees recommendation. No one is ever happy! If another charter school were opened, you would probably see another 500 kids leave. JBHS will become an open school choice high school next year to hopefully alleviate more overcrowding at the other two high schools. Recently, just the idea that multi-family housing was coming to Palm City drew a large crowd to the NAC meeting. A few weeks ago, I wrote that the Success Plan was harder to understand than the Latin mass. The story is really a tempest in a teapot but has shown the deep divisions that the board has. He was a mayor, naval officer, linguist, business consultant, scholar, deeply religious person and quite possibly could become a member of a Democrat administration. 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. How many students as high school seniors still have the same besties from kindergarten. 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! There are some parents in favor of keeping the current education model. A few weeks ago, there was a proclamation that was championed by Victoria Defenthaler regarding LGBTQ+ month in October. 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 . Obviously, the more money that goes into classrooms the better. To ask teachers to continuously work with home bound students and those in the classroom at the same time can be stressful for the teacher and leave the students without everything they need. The board has two redistricting matters to take up at the next regular meeting. That is the year that the lease between the Arts Foundation (Arts Council) and the Martin County School District will be over for the old high school building. It is attached here. Those students that identify as different are more likely to be bullied and sadly feel that suicide is a viable alternative. However, there certainly continues to be a need for that type of education. Thank you, Ms. Roberts for writing this so quickly. Dr. Millay was from Kentucky where he had been a superintendent and administrator. Like so much of government speak, it is unintelligible.