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- Adopt agenda: Motion by Miss Thompson; second by Miss Knight. Outcome: approved, 5–0.

- Approve consent items: Motion by Miss Hagan; second by Miss Gibson. Outcome: approved, 5–0.

- Accept internal-accounts audit (year ended 6/30/24): Motion by Miss Knight; second by Miss Hagan. Outcome: approved, 5–0.

- Approve invoices for Morgan Tree Service (storm debris/tree removal): Motion by Miss Thompson; second by Miss Gibson. Outcome: approved, 5–0.

- Approve Sam’s (Sims) Fencing quotes for perimeter and tennis-court repairs: Motion by Miss Hagan; second by Miss Knight. Outcome: approved, 5–0.

- Authorize payment to BELFOR USA Group for restoration services ($156,440.15): Motion by Miss Gibson; second by Miss Knight. Outcome: approved, 5–0.

- Accept personnel changes (including part-time arrangements and effective-date clarifications): Motion by Miss Thompson; second by Miss Hagan. Outcome: approved, 5–0.

- Accept expenditure report: Motion by Miss Gibson; second by Miss Hagan. Outcome: approved, 5–0.

- Approve staff travel listed on agenda: Motion by Miss Thompson; second by Miss Knight. Outcome: approved, 5–0.

- Approve student-progression plan for 2024–25 (retain A–F for 1st–2nd grades this year; plan to transition to S/N next year): Motion by Miss Thompson; second by Miss Knight. Outcome: approved, 5–0.

- Grant permission to advertise Neola policy revisions (1000 and 2000 series): Motion by Miss Gibson; second by Miss Knight. Outcome: approved, 5–0.

This roundup covers recorded formal votes captured in the meeting transcript. Where staff noted pending documentation (for FEMA or contracts), the board directed staff to follow up; those follow-ups were not formal votes at this meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Madison County School Board Meeting January 21, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of formal motions and final outcomes recorded during the Jan. 21 board meeting, including agenda adoption, consent items, audit acceptance, contract and payment approvals, personnel changes, and policy advertising permission.","taxTitle","Madison, School Districts, Florida","taxId",65379,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6377249,"Board approves student-progression plan; first- and second-grade grading to remain A–F this year",213,3177000,3390000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2139376-c6b508c3dd09e291b5cc623549d6b310&start=3177&end=3390","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2139376-c6b508c3dd09e291b5cc623549d6b310/thumbnail_3177000.jpg","/articles/6377249/Madison/School-Districts/Florida/Board-approves-student-progression-plan-first-and-second-grade-grading-to-remain-AF-this-year","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6377249-d05a9caecd1ed7687c5a032fac4448f9/orig.mp4?Expires=1777149056&Signature=YmQTH0MhMmap6MLu5Wt1FleD~LBv2Grxc9W1m5pXh-UnlM8goZ02dKv4rU0lmQxUxpEPqwJmBWzjTcZG317bUBWqagMNs8UkZgB8Lvk3EXYp52jYzS3bmS7ltNJr~dJO0ddzMLNnwDHhxxDOFEp40S08MrTEqZuoDXNcjhHUIOGAetZ9xz3FwvNGRFLo2FpSI0TotdXbP03MsDZqyrvsBc13PNJyTfIiWnkj63wHK3XqGRYk8PnoQnDxISV-JVVOP0G-GIFvMeM675RTrVTdSZzwUZucPaqJ-k9y~KSrAq9N5kYOSG5T-A4Sdo2CdS4b5P8qGogeJ35ZOJbqDUPTFQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Madison County School Board approved the district’s student-progression plan for the 2024–25 school year.

Miss Hawk (presenting) explained a narrow outstanding point about first- and second-grade report-card formats: whether the district should keep A–F grades for those early grades or switch to the S/N (satisfactory/needs improvement) format. The board voted to retain A–F grades for first and second grade for the current school year and directed staff to add a statement to the progression plan indicating the district will adopt the S/N format for those grades in the following school year.

The public hearing on the plan drew no speakers. Miss Thompson moved to approve the student-progression plan; Miss Knight seconded the motion and it passed 5-0. Presenters said the plan and the grading approach will be distributed to principals and posted as the district prepares for literacy- and instruction-related activities in coming weeks.","The board approved the district student-progression plan for 2024–25 and decided to keep letter grades (A–F) for first and second grades this year, with a planned transition to the S/N (satisfactory/needs improvement) system next year.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6377254,"Board approves emergency cleanup and repair invoices; officials flag FEMA reimbursement and contract questions",584,4263000,4847000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2139376-c6b508c3dd09e291b5cc623549d6b310&start=4263&end=4847","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2139376-c6b508c3dd09e291b5cc623549d6b310/thumbnail_4263000.jpg","/articles/6377254/Madison/School-Districts/Florida/Board-approves-emergency-cleanup-and-repair-invoices-officials-flag-FEMA-reimbursement-and-contract-questions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6377254-9489b4383439d57565d7d119cf98b038/orig.mp4?Expires=1777149056&Signature=lMf5tncXBfLOqxB69KBdBh6mEJDKXpHgxvGIZTlYugnO3~kUFPXUoZLJ9Q~u8mqtgVz64H~eaDRRIJbP~6oNXQBdcmNX~H6wIaiAnPwuIwg~gNjI6xqveiA4lGaYOfSGadbFpLIthULzIMSp2bJwqWOdw3Z4vfTAlqkYD8RYXQTePJ02hCpWR2cxX5HYI5tYEknwEJjHDPDaUtlfU9tSHhE1JRpztGTAAvMj0kcrRBLny4vZe9sdyeesuVyy6KbKvq7D6dCMzWatfTH8QijJj5mxmDToWjctclK5i3CzH~ti8tPs7rYqta35xuzN-V~DeQBKN6qGOhs716CpYmghYw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The board approved three categories of storm-related payments and repairs on motions taken during the meeting.

For tree-removal and debris work performed during a storm, the board approved invoices for Morgan Tree Service after staff described three emergency cleanups (including a tree threatening a high-school building and equipment damage near a fuel pump). Miss Thompson moved to approve the Morgan Tree invoices; Miss Gibson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.

The board approved two fencing contracts from Sam’s (Sims) Fencing for perimeter and tennis-court repairs damaged in the storm. Miss Hagan moved and Miss Knight seconded the motion; the board voted 5-0 to approve the quotes.

The board also approved payment of $156,440.15 to BELFOR USA Group for emergency restoration services (water removal and related work the insurance company required). Members discussed that BELFOR had performed work on an emergency basis and that the district owes payment for services already performed. Board members and staff expressed concern about reconciling the invoice with a formal contract and whether the district could recoup costs from FEMA. The superintendent and staff said they would follow up with Synergy (the district’s emergency coordinator) to confirm reimbursability and to reconcile contracts; the motion to pay BELFOR, moved by Miss Gibson and seconded by Miss Knight, passed 5-0.

Board members said many of these emergency actions were required to protect students and facilities and that they expected staff to continue documenting work, contracts, and FEMA-related paperwork to support reimbursement claims. The board did not vote on any FEMA application during the meeting; staff said they would follow up and provide additional documentation to ensure reimbursement where eligible.","The board approved invoices and contracts related to storm and hurricane cleanup — tree removal, perimeter fencing repairs and a $156,440.15 payment to BELFOR USA for restoration work — and members discussed reimbursement from FEMA and the absence of a fully approved contract for some work.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6377258,"Board accepts internal-accounts audit; auditor flags recurring receipt and transfer weaknesses",1571,2961000,4532000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2139376-c6b508c3dd09e291b5cc623549d6b310&start=2961&end=4532","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2139376-c6b508c3dd09e291b5cc623549d6b310/thumbnail_2961000.jpg","/articles/6377258/Madison/School-Districts/Florida/Board-accepts-internal-accounts-audit-auditor-flags-recurring-receipt-and-transfer-weaknesses","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6377258-3aea9bbf1568b00044d03a93c4acc213/orig.mp4?Expires=1777149056&Signature=f4LCeV5e9czK4sQNFMy31L7Nm0stAGkbbPrnbHsjL-cCat~b-w2pQUdkGBP70Lu05M1AJ~W8lmJ5IOrgak3lG~re8y4XLUxokQRFmvYI9z3tfLPHtjd7oOB382j1Qi9kUSHk-bdbtbv-wmnHqXNEu8kMMw28REcbNwphnxpunDaYSFJS51JhpjgrsIi8H86j1q~wiWNF5Dw~CRZtVmp-QuD~8yEKJlt~LUgU15qOlS2EwUNbAXQcWPxRfA9SR1y1WeOztYtQQGl0MGJoBz6qAUSNrPC1HOYpi9oKf0-2CzBRl2nKeV27lhwNngkWxfWgKqa8Fy33GoYR0y2QX038Ig__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","An external audit of the district’s internal accounts for the year ending June 30, 2024, was presented and accepted by the Madison County School Board. The auditor said the firm issued an unmodified (clean) opinion but found 11 significant deficiencies, down from 14 the prior year.

“Normally we have findings of internal control weaknesses … this year we did not classify the deficiencies as a material weakness,” the auditor said, describing how software and earlier decisions to cash certificates of deposit produced recorded-audit adjustments that required corrections to beginning balances at some schools. The auditor reported recorded audit adjustments affecting Madison County High School (about $56,000 in beginning-balance corrections across athletics-related internal funds) and Panetta school accounting entries caused by a CD cash-in that had been recorded as receipts.

The auditor described recurring problems across several schools: disbursements made without supporting invoices or dated receipts, pre-numbered receipts not used or not turned in timely, money collections that were retained outside the school office for days (in one case weeks) before deposit, and transfers between internal funds lacking documentation. The auditor called those two issues — unsupported checks/transfers and missing sequential receipts — the district’s “two biggest areas of concern” and said the problems increase audit hours and risk.

Board member discussion noted turnover among school bookkeepers and the difficulty that creates for consistent controls. The auditor recommended stricter adherence to the state “red book” guidance and district policy requiring substantiation for disbursements and timely, sequential receipts for collections.

The board moved to accept the audit report. The motion, made by Miss Knight and seconded by Miss Hagan, passed on a 5-0 vote. The accepted audit and the administrators’ written responses will be part of the public audit record.","External auditors presented the fiscal-year audit for year ending June 30, 2024, issued an unmodified opinion and reported 11 significant deficiencies — recurring problems with unsupported disbursements, inadequate pre-numbered receipts, and unsupported transfers at several schools — and the board voted to accept the audit.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6377263,"District staff review midyear assessment data showing mixed gains, persistent math weaknesses",2480,291000,2771000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2139376-c6b508c3dd09e291b5cc623549d6b310&start=291&end=2771","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2139376-c6b508c3dd09e291b5cc623549d6b310/thumbnail_291000.jpg","/articles/6377263/Madison/School-Districts/Florida/District-staff-review-midyear-assessment-data-showing-mixed-gains-persistent-math-weaknesses","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6377263-954905ef3fc0290b3313cc664fca990a/orig.mp4?Expires=1777149056&Signature=WxH6h4JU0y7m2J~W-4OlA2nHioltXhnbIVHLo0bzDPmnB5BYw-eGPH06ie8~p3C0c-7nNf~RtYdJblzNTqRms8rIkrwnkAodVUYbmx2k2kO~0JwU666gw57aQwuYMsUn3Djng3Yl6T-Pe8C5X6ObnND91Yi9I~lAZ9Ox43gCVAFyMyD5~oxehkEJfe4aE29qrxA1QDI53ZRrMaabUtM8UcCYuhwU7K1lX5pttCvC0uNwPQsdBl-32oqlycUmRiDA-EXdLW2rGollKhndez5duvcY3AtRJEBqCp8b4hDxZwB25zvFPHG6CopgWBKoPSxyI6DrgTgiRbcsnj1MamADHw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Miss Thomas presented midyear progress-monitoring results for the district, showing mixed but measurable gains in English language arts (ELA) and uneven progress in math.

“We want to see more students scoring at higher levels than they scored from PM1 to PM2,” Miss Thomas said, describing the district’s expectation that students tested in August (PM1) and again in December (PM2) should show movement to higher performance bands. She added that PM assessments cover the standards for the entire school year so early-year level-1 scores can reflect standards students have not yet been taught.

The presentation showed examples from several schools. At Greenville Elementary, third-grade ELA level-1 scores fell from about 75% in August to 58% in December, and level-2 scores rose from 8% to 25%, indicating some growth. By contrast, Greenville third-grade math remained largely unchanged, with roughly 73% of students at level 1 in both PM1 and PM2. At other schools districts saw larger math gains: Pineetta Elementary’s third-grade math level-1 rate dropped from 67% to 13% and level-3/4 proficiency rose, while Madison County Central School’s fourth-grade math level-1 rate fell from about 90% to 71% with small numbers reaching level 4 or 5 by December.

Miss Thomas told the board principals and teachers “drill down to the exact students” and use targeted tutoring and benchmark-focused instruction to address deficits. Board members pressed on how the percentages are calculated when student rosters change; Miss Thomas explained the PM percentages reflect the students present and tested at each administration and that school-level decisions use the February FTE window to identify which students will count for school grades.

Board members noted that small grade cohorts make percentage swings large (for example a 4th-grade class with eight students) and asked for school-level lists showing which individual students are driving gains or declines. Miss Thomas said administrators already match assessments to individual students and use targeted interventions; she said that work will continue ahead of spring testing.

The presentation covered elementary through high-school grades; for 9th- and 10th-grade ELA the district uses state ELA progress monitoring (the district runs its own internal monitoring for algebra and geometry). Miss Thomas said the district expects additional growth by state test time in May.

The report drew no formal board vote but prompted follow-up requests for school-level rosters and plans to target the students who will count in the February FTE window.","District staff presented progress-monitoring (PM1 to PM2) assessment results across elementary, middle and high schools; presenters said many students moved from level 1 to level 2 in reading and math, but several grades and schools still showed high shares at the lowest level, especially in math.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Madison County School Board actions, Jan. 21, 2025

Board approves student-progression plan; first- and second-grade grading to remain A–F this year

Board approves emergency cleanup and repair invoices; officials flag FEMA reimbursement and contract questions

Board accepts internal-accounts audit; auditor flags recurring receipt and transfer weaknesses

District staff review midyear assessment data showing mixed gains, persistent math weaknesses