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Board members and staff discussed Policy 3.4 (Safe and Secure Schools), Policy 4.21 (Instructional Materials Selection), Policy 4.22 (Educational Media Material Selection), Policy 5.343 (Use of Physical Restraint or Seclusion for Students with Disabilities), and a new Policy 7.68 (Selecting Professional Services under CCNA). Members focused on ensuring the draft language mirrors statute, clarifies internal notification chains, and defines reporting cadence.

Key points discussed
- Safe and secure schools (Policy 3.4): Board member Mr. Dixon asked whether the school police chief should be named among those notified in school emergencies; staff said the superintendent or designee will notify external agencies but the chief could be added or included as part of the administrative/designee group. A board member pressed that the draft should “mirror the statute” on reporting, citing that the statute requires quarterly reports on inspections to be presented to the district school board in a public meeting (board discussion sought to ensure the policy reflected that statutory quarterly reporting requirement).

- Instructional and media materials (Policies 4.21 and 4.22): Board members recommended adding explicit language on “age appropriate” suitability in the policy preamble and selection criteria so the public understands that material selection accounts for student age and developmental stage. One member suggested referencing the Florida statute’s resident definition when permitting a county resident to file an objection during the selection process to reduce disputes about who is eligible to object.

- Seclusion and restraint (Policy 5.343): Staff and board members clarified that the revised language prohibits use of seclusion for discipline and that seclusion as defined excludes “time‑out” or situations in which a staff member remains with the student. A board member asked, “Is there any time seclusion is acceptable?” and staff replied, “Not anymore,” indicating the proposed policy restricts seclusion for disciplinary purposes.

- Selecting professional services (Policy 7.68 / CCNA): The draft mirrors the Consultants’ Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA). Board discussion noted uncertainty about the statutory monetary threshold (one member said statute limits selection thresholds to $4,000,000 and questioned a higher figure in the draft); staff agreed to verify the referenced amount. Board members also discussed language preventing full‑time employees from contracting with the district to avoid conflicts of interest.

No formal votes were recorded on the policies during the workshop portion in the transcript; the discussion closed with staff agreeing to adjust language per the board’s points and to confirm statutory references and dollar thresholds.

Why it matters
The reviewed changes affect how the district notifies internal and external safety partners during incidents, how instructional materials objections are handled, the legal and procedural treatment of seclusion and restraint, and procurement rules for professional services. Board members emphasized mirroring state statute for quarterly reporting and being explicit about age‑appropriate materials to reduce later disputes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","1/28/2025 School Board Meeting & Workshop","oneSentenceSummary","The Citrus County School Board reviewed a package of policy updates in a workshop, focusing on safe‑and‑secure schools notifications, quarterly safety reporting, instructional and educational media selection, seclusion prohibitions and procurement rules for professional services.","taxTitle","Citrus, School Districts, Florida","taxId",14352,"location","Florida","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_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":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6359635,"Citrus County School Board approves personnel recommendations; appoints Nancy Weaver as HR coordinator",0,169000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2176335-01a323016916a2501dec72334052b743&start=169&end=169","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2176335-01a323016916a2501dec72334052b743/thumbnail_169000.jpg","/articles/6359635/Florida/Citrus-County-School-Board-approves-personnel-recommendations-appoints-Nancy-Weaver-as-HR-coordinator","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6359635-5adbaa853e2ae93a456db02af92a0a6a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771202590&Signature=OiEhQqqg4xAanGvF3hOdTjcLxi7uqnwQopx3uf5TEYGFsrdVNUasFPOhHo6RDxsw01DX4nT1SFcYR9uQ0DjzIvIUEmH97rkBC2NWg5W-y5X3SCs1EzY1ZTMUjCLCYLxxCO6awTC4apeQUGTgxHbOyth6yk-fpiFP2uKpFb4ok7VJW8KNAgvqxfxUHOnsK62P6uqSwFuXRkG9dXcJdKuIkA14mYwSx8OwrEe6-Qn-U0LFXFnR~kU5QLeF5Yp4-jzlIJ4-6c3mhf0j4KTiTyz2Ngaxta9m~8kLJp~LtmIe9jySRc1q~PX5fnWMTn0TdJ~9ccoWmmEiBvI8DqIae3mlTg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Citrus County School Board on an agenda consent vote approved personnel and instructional/support recommendations and appointed Nancy Weaver as the district’s coordinator of human resources, effective Jan. 29, 2025.

The approvals were taken as part of the board’s agenda items labeled as personnel and instructional recommendations (the “goldenrod”) and routine agenda adoption. The board moved the items as a group and approved them by voice vote.

Board members asked no substantive follow-up questions during the personnel votes. A motion to adopt the personnel and support recommendations on the goldenrod was made and seconded; board members then voiced “Aye.” A separate motion to approve Nancy Weaver to the coordinator of human resources position was made and seconded and likewise carried by voice vote. Weaver spoke briefly to thank the board and pledged to continue serving students, staff and schools.

The board did not record a roll‑call tally for these motions in the meeting transcript; each item was approved by voice vote as part of the agenda. No amendments or conditions were recorded at the time of the motions.

Votes at a glance
- Approval of instructional and support recommendations (goldenrod): motion moved and seconded; approved by voice vote (no roll‑call tally recorded).
- Appointment of Nancy Weaver as coordinator of human resources, effective Jan. 29, 2025: motion moved and seconded; approved by voice vote (no roll‑call tally recorded).

The approvals were presented during the meeting’s consent agenda portion and closed with verbal confirmation of the board’s approval. The board then proceeded to workshop items and presentations.","At a special meeting, the Citrus County School Board approved personnel and instructional support recommendations and voted to appoint Nancy Weaver as coordinator of human resources effective Jan. 29, 2025. Motions were made from the board's consent/agenda items; votes were taken by voice and recorded as approved.",{"_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":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6359615,"CASA outlines shelter and prevention services; youth volunteer describes impact of programming",743,5492000,6235000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2176335-01a323016916a2501dec72334052b743&start=5492&end=6235","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2176335-01a323016916a2501dec72334052b743/thumbnail_5492000.jpg","/articles/6359615/Florida/CASA-outlines-shelter-and-prevention-services-youth-volunteer-describes-impact-of-programming","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6359615-517d560ed12f43f22783469fd412f920/orig.mp4?Expires=1771202590&Signature=AYZ3A7I6caMSruKM0giAQWcd1i4vrzkFtr6zkewgWy4vlkYmEiPalDFPRfHUDrkWfPkuXw9mfF0AbBdsfvmzExJk7D5EIIXLStlgTgAC9HD7~cyISfMZNFsKsjcknww6XQTN0qAmIdz3KJMnrBU5ZcBHymMDEPVAOSfEdV78~4KI6TaKfeQxrdUKMc2dq73bGu0roemOeV0AwKjHuC4GGKgUVilRxz4dxi4raofef1wY3-NkdrTPxb5sIYhr-a8nEJaUtCx~-FcCLtS-jYoKPPgbDxGB-bSjaflaJ1eKiFguA4AHqp9BdEBPzFtao1Ujhjgl8SXvTkWK2zwzXseakw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Rain Herczyk, CEO of Citrus County CASA, presented the nonprofit’s shelter, hotline and prevention programs and asked the board to support prevention education in schools. Herczyk described the agency’s 24‑hour hotline, emergency safe home and outreach, and said the organization partnered with multiple community agencies to deliver prevention programming and supports.

Herczyk told the board that, in the most recent fiscal year covered in the presentation, CASA served nearly 7,200 survivors and their children through its combined outreach, shelter and prevention programming. She also cited a figure of roughly 500 reported domestic‑violence incidents from the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office and described the agency’s role in court accompaniment, community education, and prevention work in schools.

As part of the presentation the board heard from a student volunteer, identified in the transcript as JJ, a junior at Lecanto High School. JJ described his childhood exposure to domestic violence, his path to volunteer work with CASA and the youth group’s goal of reducing intergenerational cycles of violence. JJ said he and other student volunteers meet weekly with children in CASA’s programs to play, tutor and provide peer connection; he framed the work as an effort to “let kids be kids” and to reduce the risk that children who witness domestic violence will become offenders later in life.

Board members thanked CASA for its community partnerships (including with law enforcement, the State Attorney’s Office and school district partners) and for the prevention advocate who currently works in six district schools. CASA requested continued partnership with the district on prevention programming and awareness training for school staff who may identify children affected by domestic violence.

Why it matters
CASA’s shelter and prevention services provide immediate safety and long‑term education and supports for survivors and children. Prevention programs in schools aim to identify at‑risk youth, provide early interventions and reduce future harm.","CASA presented its shelter, hotline and prevention services to the board, reported serving nearly 7,200 survivors and children last fiscal year, and described prevention education in six district schools. A Lecanto High School junior who volunteers with CASA described his personal experience and outreach to children affected by domestic violence.",{"_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":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6359619,"Department of Juvenile Justice presents Circuit 5 supervision, residential services and school coordination",150,4086000,4236000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2176335-01a323016916a2501dec72334052b743&start=4086&end=4236","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2176335-01a323016916a2501dec72334052b743/thumbnail_4086000.jpg","/articles/6359619/Florida/Department-of-Juvenile-Justice-presents-Circuit-5-supervision-residential-services-and-school-coordination","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6359619-13ab7bbfd9c59cb46b0eea3619976bde/orig.mp4?Expires=1771202590&Signature=Fxp60Dsyi52OOK1Yj1VJa8yGTLDXizdVY0oHiSqwG~4J7y3Ivuv1HsKHc7Ag7AuSOH45rTEdDMfnJrP5ay0uS2HiEsBLxJ7M4viP8Vj7~vv4zgtMx6vKSvvkxECuoQ-6T4--ZQ08PfJyD8LqhjmEOTZLevXQJMDLS1RHdnksRBreR0DTethJ1v9SfhHbuxRWxzuVo5qkD-04sSXV347a3ISzvOshG~GO-FbNn5Rca6KBRinGSGFnidPsNHWl56NUc40Fm6~0CGwkawQpnTckokEr58zGxWnXMtV-r3V5nOJm7GAq-M3UI8CqyD7ErBaWGkcOjvvHa1sDH4gFhL968g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Randy Reynolds, chief probation officer for Circuit 5 of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, briefed the Citrus County School Board on DJJ community supervision, residential services and growing coordination with local schools.

Reynolds told the board his office is tracking circuit‑wide and Citrus County caseloads and that DJJ staff have increased information‑sharing with schools to support academic oversight and court reporting. He said roughly “497 kids” were on community supervision circuit‑wide, and that “38 are here in Citrus County” (he described those as current figures subject to change). He said about “233 kids committed to DJJ programs” circuit‑wide with a subset awaiting placement in secure settings; he also described residential program services, education offerings (including Florida Youth College partnerships and career navigator support) and available credentials such as OSHA or forklift training, where time permits.

Reynolds described operational steps to improve coordination with schools: juvenile probation officers (JPOs) and supervisors are reviewing grades and attendance at least every 30 days for supervised youth, sending school reports to SROs and administrators when disposition or commitment occurs, and requesting school records to include in court filings. He said the circuit has three JPOs based in Citrus County along with a senior JPO and supervisor, and that DJJ staff are seeking to be included in school threat assessment training — he stated that DJJ staff were scheduled to receive that training and expressed an interest in being at the table for threat‑assessment coordination.

Board members thanked DJJ for participation in principal meetings and for enhanced information sharing; one member noted that school discipline and criminal accountability must be balanced with supports so that youth receive education and consequences where appropriate.

Why it matters
Greater coordination between schools and juvenile supervision can improve educational continuity for youth involved in the justice system and ensure courts and probation officers have up‑to‑date information on attendance and academic progress. Reynolds’ report described specific steps DJJ is taking to request school records, provide monthly school reports for supervised youth, and increase presence at principal and stakeholder meetings.","Randy Reynolds, chief probation officer for DJJ Circuit 5, briefed the board on community supervision caseloads, residential services and new coordination with schools. He reported circuit‑level figures and described steps to share school records and academic reports with probation staff to support accountability and educational continuity.",{"_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":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6359625,"Aspire Relationship Center urges reinstatement of risk‑avoidance curriculum; presents local student mental‑health data",318,2688000,3006000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2176335-01a323016916a2501dec72334052b743&start=2688&end=3006","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2176335-01a323016916a2501dec72334052b743/thumbnail_2688000.jpg","/articles/6359625/Florida/Aspire-Relationship-Center-urges-reinstatement-of-riskavoidance-curriculum-presents-local-student-mentalhealth-data","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6359625-5452fa5303c3803307b7c4bc88800ded/orig.mp4?Expires=1771202590&Signature=F0KwKhj2DEdeJAsiKKw0wlWjNQhRZowddYdA0jzVDfGBcPPthsSsz1duoHEkOXy35fKGL8Spv09jwSyblaMCJ-Hy5rHlzbESE4F1HR~vJYB6Z1PkKMcnKSWq75CPwGWri1NxjNWZQ7F3kJ3X3Ok0HmQ8MDzkPdp9oDkpiEz~HSohN3COhhQpji3wPkVfF59Clhee3o0O33awItgbvrrMHp2rhx5kkV63vtu7zNUaA00658YwgxVoJosy3aeCRgiuTib2wdIy8L-ZdAzXU3NO~nco2cNCwB-scCKB~-hXwi-p05yOgKvpax~5ES13yVocRFynPCCdvcBLgxdS15msZQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Katie Evans, program director at Aspire Relationship Center, presented the nonprofit’s relationship‑education programming and asked the Citrus County School Board to consider reinstating a district‑level “risk avoidance” curriculum that the presenter said had previously been offered in schools.

Evans described Aspire’s classroom and family programs and said the organization uses data‑driven, brain‑based methods. She cited results from district survey cycles and told the board that, in the 2020 and 2022 survey data she reviewed, “37.6 percent of Citrus County middle and high students surveyed reported feeling sad or hopeless for more than two weeks in a row.” She said that statistic indicates a need to prioritize relationship education and supports in schools.

Evans led a short classroom engagement exercise during the presentation to demonstrate the kinds of activities used in Aspire’s instruction and described adult workshops, parent engagement and a curriculum sourced from the Center for Relationship Education (Real Essentials Advance). She asked the board to consider restoring the “risk avoidance” component in health‑class offerings; the transcript reflects that she framed the request as a reconsideration and asked for the board’s support in reviewing that option.

Why it matters
Aspire’s work targets student social‑emotional learning and mental health supports that school staff have identified as complementary to classroom instruction and counseling. The request to reinstate the risk‑avoidance curriculum was presented as an appeal for the board to weigh whether the district should expand or restore that specific instructional component.

Next steps
Evans’ request was recorded in the presentation portion of the meeting; board members and staff did not vote during the presentation. The transcript shows staff and board members received the materials; any formal curriculum changes would require follow‑up through the district’s instructional review process.","Katie Evans of Aspire Relationship Center presented the nonprofit’s relationship education program and asked the board to consider reinstating a risk‑avoidance curriculum in district offerings. Evans cited local survey data showing 37.6% of middle and high school students reported prolonged feelings of sadness or hopelessness in 2020 and 2022.","actionData","errors"]

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