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Why it matters: The approvals move forward administrative actions and instructional purchases that affect district operations and classroom instruction. The AP U.S. History adoption authorizes the superintendent to purchase the materials chosen by the committee.

The board first approved the agenda by voice vote after a motion and second; the chair called for ayes and the motion passed. Later in the meeting the board approved the consent agenda; Superintendent Beeman recommended approval and Member Dellinger moved the consent agenda with a second from Member Davis. The transcript records a voice vote (aye) and a motion‑passed outcome; no roll‑call tally was recorded in the minutes available in the meeting transcript.

The board approved student disciplinary recommendations that the superintendent presented; the motion passed by voice vote. The superintendent asked the board to approve disciplinary recommendations listed by reference numbers (transcript references included several file numbers); no further details were provided in the public record at the meeting.

On instructional materials, Superintendent Beeman recommended that the board adopt the social studies adoption committee’s recommendation for Advanced Placement U.S. History and authorize the superintendent to purchase the committee’s choice. A board member moved and a second was recorded; the board approved the motion by voice vote.

What was not specified: The transcript does not record vote tallies or identify all motion movers and seconders for every item beyond the consent agenda (which was moved by Member Dellinger and seconded by Member Davis). The transcript also does not specify price, vendor or contract details for the AP materials; it records only authorization to purchase.

Votes at a glance:
- Agenda approval: motion moved and seconded; passed by voice vote (ayes recorded, no roll‑call tally specified).
- Consent agenda: moved by Member Dellinger, seconded by Member Davis; approved by voice vote.
- Student disciplinary recommendations: motion passed by voice vote; referenced disciplinary files but no further public detail provided.
- Instructional materials for AP U.S. History: motion to adopt the social studies committee recommendation and authorize superintendent purchase; passed by voice vote.

Board process notes: Members present were Member Dellinger, Member Davis, Vice Chair Garrick and Board Chair (present). Member Abby Sanchez sent regrets. Attorney Cole Palmer and board clerk Jill were present in the room, per the transcript.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","SCPS School Board Meeting - 03-11-2025","oneSentenceSummary","At the March 11 meeting the board approved the agenda, the consent agenda, a slate of student discipline recommendations and the instructional materials recommended for AP U.S. History; votes were taken by voice and specific tallies were not recorded in the meeting transcript.","taxTitle","Seminole, School Districts, Florida","taxId",14668,"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},6281030,"Parents and advocates allege special‑education shortfalls and punitive litigation at Seminole County schools",924,4002560,4926630,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2608547-8a198a04ef7c24a2aba1be0fffcc83c2&start=4002&end=4926","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2608547-8a198a04ef7c24a2aba1be0fffcc83c2/thumbnail_4002560.jpg","/articles/6281030/Seminole/School-Districts/Florida/Parents-and-advocates-allege-specialeducation-shortfalls-and-punitive-litigation-at-Seminole-County-schools","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6281030-816c488026ee560334bc95220b8fade4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440270&Signature=osWUSRLgzSorz2WGKPHnP60zzBeSme9cLL~5Pkk8oYkL6VeuZm0au75BNASprKbeNsX0U-EDWDnefC95bPhVfPcTGAJVt-dveI3cpSDx4V71I9TZp7BT~dBs6Gml4~quBz3D1brWqRJqVgALC47o2uHAx25MFE1Rg83iH6wnwLxvGX8aA-JInhhOT00Z2y8IsONeXNs9DHxpQQQqyYF4FRQxHzOuPQoyQMT6JHV8PpsikJpBDbEZqXP-fzxM5qjHo6bUkKBpUZ0QWRlLb3yMOC-dZmyOn8xbnFODfWE8xk6OiQOqkNI66AaDKC1IVKkvAbJRU4jNpI4zQu~P38HlrA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A string of parents, advocates and community members told the Seminole County Public Schools board on March 11 that the district is failing students with special needs, removing supports and using taxpayer funds for litigation against families, while board leadership repeatedly invoked meeting policy to limit comments about active cases.

Why it matters: Public commenters — including parents of medically complex students and disability advocates — alleged that program cuts and policy choices harm students’ access to instruction and medical accommodations and that families face retaliation when they complain. The board’s limits on discussing active litigation curtailed some speakers’ remarks and drew additional public criticism.

Speakers raised multiple complaints: removal or reduction of behavior and curriculum support teams (BCST), restricted access to the reading intervention program Reading Eggs for some learners, denials of medically required nursing or accommodations, and district legal action described by commenters as “retaliatory.” Several speakers named a pending court matter while urging the board to restore supports and stop suing families; the board chair and counsel repeatedly told speakers that public comment is not the proper forum to address active litigation or pending personnel matters.

Matt Morgan, identified as a commissioner and disability advocate, said the board and superintendent should “do the right thing for this boy,” and urged officials not to “hide” behind legal counsel. Barbara Beasley, a policy advocate, described “blatant violations of laws designed to protect children” and asked the board to reinstate resources such as BCST and to widen access to programs like Reading Eggs. Several parents, including David White, who identified himself as the father of a medically complex child, asked whether the board had solicited family input when shaping student progression and accommodation plans; White said families felt ignored and forced into litigation.

Other commenters echoed concerns about alleged retaliation and difficulties obtaining individualized education program (IEP) services. Nina Sandberg and Leslie Gershenbaum (transcript: Gershenbaum/Kirschenbaum spelling variants) called for a functioning civil‑rights compliance office and argued that current district practices deny students a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). Jessica Tillman and Michelle Manila criticized district spending choices, including recent pay increases in staff counsel roles and litigation costs, arguing those funds should be directed to classroom supports and special‑education services.

Board chair and staff response: Board members and counsel repeatedly read the district’s public‑comment policy and halted or redirected remarks that addressed active litigation or pending personnel matters. Superintendent Beeman and the board did not announce new policy changes during the meeting; several board members said the district continues to welcome questions and directed speakers to principals, student support services or the board’s policy pages for procedural guidance.

What was not decided: Commenters asked for concrete commitments (for example, reinstating BCST or restoring Reading Eggs access), but presenters at the meeting did not place any such items on the agenda for vote and the board made no formal policy change at that session.

Public‑record and procedural notes: Multiple speakers referenced court proceedings and a particular family’s case; the chair and district counsel consistently warned that public comment is not the appropriate venue to discuss active litigation or individual personnel matters. Several speakers said they feared retaliation if they spoke publicly; others said they had organized as parents and advocates to press for change.","Multiple parents, advocates and a local commissioner used the public comment period to accuse the district of withholding services, restricting programs used by special‑education students, and spending taxpayer funds on litigation against families; board cited meeting policy limiting comment on active litigation.",{"_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},6281033,"Seminole County highlights growth in world languages, expands dual-language program",1656,12335,1668455,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2608547-8a198a04ef7c24a2aba1be0fffcc83c2&start=12&end=1668","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2608547-8a198a04ef7c24a2aba1be0fffcc83c2/thumbnail_12335.jpg","/articles/6281033/Seminole/School-Districts/Florida/Seminole-County-highlights-growth-in-world-languages-expands-dual-language-program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6281033-2be68aa35b208d764a513be35971d001/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440270&Signature=P1~ZfwrNkVaznk3ptetG7rK0ebT5drWIkaiJ~sU7JA7utK7aptp1VdvBAcjwPKkI2e0KmkxVr99y2QBhg4b7TaQEhgbyc6B27kV0nGFoEP0GOfpTW3AHkzLiaRzHIboDHU7x8-YidSwDFaiKj9spzKLi1N19xkYs-jis6Tj7ONVYeJflGFlmaSdviNcIhY1yN~FBTg0G0iE4kMbcLODTcbdYFd3EwcxQR4BwYkRb-zU-AmGXqZ4nzVmxL96X8lrEbjCialrm3pHoUPeI3rWMrvpdS-wiZDMKtVJh9qZ~xzsEi4--BMH96eLGFnnB1DF50RqSH0HeRHbarwifQfZo6Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Seminole County Public Schools trustees heard a presentation March 11 on the district’s World Languages and dual‑language programs, which district staff said have grown in enrollment and offerings and produced recent student awards and credential milestones.

The presentation outlined course options from middle‑school beginning classes through AP and IB offerings, described a dual‑language model that starts with heavy Spanish instruction and moves toward a 50/50 balance, and promoted the state Seal of Biliteracy as a transcript endorsement for college and career advantage.

Why it matters: District leaders said the programs increase college and career options for students, build bilingual proficiency that has cross‑curricular benefits and support student performance on AP exams and local competitions. Presenters also said the programs connect classrooms with community events that reinforce language and culture.

Director of World Languages and ESOL Minnie Cardona and curriculum specialist Limaris Marrero led the presentation and highlighted enrollment, course pathways and professional supports for teachers. Cardona said current world language enrollment is 13,610 students, “an increase from last year of over 1,200 students.” She told the board the district offers six languages and named AP and IB pathways available to students.

Cardona said AP Spanish Language showed an 88.8 percent pass rate in the prior year; she also reported a pass rate figure for AP Spanish Literature during the presentation but the transcript record of that second figure was not clearly recorded. Cardona said 2024 produced 514 Seal of Biliteracy recipients (presented in the meeting as “5 14”), a year‑over‑year increase the district expects to meet or exceed in 2025. She said the district will hold a Seal of Biliteracy recognition ceremony April 15 at Seminole High School.

Marrero described the dual‑language program model, saying nine elementary schools currently offer dual‑language instruction from kindergarten through fifth grade and about 1,300 students are enrolled in the program. She said the district uses a research‑aligned framework, monthly PLCs, and national collaboration through the National Association for Bilingual Education to support teacher development and program fidelity.

Cardona and other staff noted recent student successes: winners at the World Languages Festival (team winners included Hagerty High School and Markham Woods Middle School), a multilingual learner spelling bee winner, and a rising senior, Sebastian Fernandez of Lake Brantley High School, who told the board his AP language work helped him gain admission and scholarship support for college. The district also recognized Winter Springs High’s American Sign Language teacher Katie Khentiwala as World Languages Teacher of the Year and Markham Woods’ teacher as Florida State Spanish Teacher Association Teacher of the Year.

The presentation listed professional development offerings for teachers, including AP training, AP lab training, and world language lab training at select schools. Cardona said the district provides newsletters, PLC time and book studies as teacher supports.

Board members praised the program and reported attending the World Languages Festival. Vice Chair Garrick said the festival showcased culture and community and thanked volunteers. Member Dellinger and Member Davis both commended teachers and students for the program’s results.

The presentation concluded with staff answering procedural questions and noting future events and competitions in which Seminole students will participate.","District officials and teachers told the school board the world languages program has added more than 1,200 students this year, offers six languages and is expanding dual‑language schools, and presenters promoted the state Seal of Biliteracy and student success at recent festivals.","actionData","errors"]

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