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Assistant to the superintendent Dr. Kevin Perry and Chief of Communications Lydia Martin introduced an arts-month proclamation noting national observances for music, dance, theater and visual arts and stating that arts learning \"heightens engagement for all students,\" as read during the presentation. The board unanimously approved the proclamation; Mr. Ingersoll moved and Ms. Holly seconded the motion.

The board recognized a list of students and teachers for recent honors, including students from Lincoln Park Academy, Fort Pierce Westwood Academy and Saint Lucie West Centennial High School who earned placements in All-State middle and high school ensembles and choirs. Presenters named teachers and directors including Miss Laura Hopkins (orchestra director at Lincoln Park Academy) and Mr. George Ramming (choral director) during the ceremony.

The meeting also included a presentation by Emma Edgar, School Engagement Director for the American Heart Association, about the Kids Heart Challenge (formerly Jump Rope for Heart). Edgar said the program connects families to CPR training and stroke awareness; she noted that Palm Point K–8 raised more than $5,200 last year and that participating schools in the county engaged more than 10,000 families with heart-health information.

The board shared photos and applauded student and staff honorees. No formal motions beyond the proclamation vote were recorded for the recognitions; the items were presented as part of the meeting's special orders of business.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","School Board Meeting - March 11, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","St. Lucie County School Board proclaimed March as Arts in Our Schools Month, recognized multiple students and teachers for all-state and county arts achievements, and accepted a presentation from the American Heart Association on the Kids Heart Challenge program and local fundraising.","taxTitle","St. Lucie, School Districts, Florida","taxId",15275,"location","Florida","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6280861,"Student advisory council raises concerns about counselor access and campus safety; district staff commit to follow-up",121,3709000,3830000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2610146-7d5e28c0f7eb21857b9cb6494b3ccdd1&start=3709&end=3830","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2610146-7d5e28c0f7eb21857b9cb6494b3ccdd1/thumbnail_3709000.jpg","/articles/6280861/Florida/Student-advisory-council-raises-concerns-about-counselor-access-and-campus-safety-district-staff-commit-to-follow-up","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6280861-e9d4cf4fe4dd1314a1b30f82708a9be5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771082085&Signature=o0q1S8SUkvHKKa3vkVbXYSqiSvQ9izhdLkYHKlfUzKbr-tvo9ZkkMdffXc6PvueCFqxS4iR3p2h-2UANEr3CT0gZET7GlKXMCrkza4VDzrVBt3MZ4QOO~479aCNqa06XpGim2e8pR837AtUCYCKplMa5IV0Bxw8jWGY593V2ubateq6qooOUBYiq~Diiz0xbIc3d6cKSyYC~CK3v47a9GJr~sg70d7ZJ1XG7H7V2Gdw7WGl~0s8dGfzt4RVXYxANvEegV5Lq7-DBzJTzcZhHFMlV-wZ44A9hSmfd9ySaK~niWJ8t0K89FV9sX5bU77OtHTCjDnY8BvyYpyK0Fidweg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The St. Lucie Public Schools Youth Advisory Council told the board that students across the district are having trouble accessing guidance counselors, and asked the district to improve communication and mental-health support.

Joshua Leachau, vice chairman of the Youth Advisory Council, reported that students told council members they experience long waits to book counselor meetings, instances of scheduled appointments not being honored and inconsistent systems for requesting help. He said, \"Doctor Helen, the deputy superintendent, and Miss Nikki Poole, executive director of guidance, were both in attendance...\" and that both administrators committed to looking into the issues discussed at the council meeting.

Council members also reported misinformation about college credit courses and asked for clearer coordination between high school counselors and Indian River State College advisors. Students suggested designated counselor office hours to improve accessibility and recommended improving the district's counseling-platform responsiveness.

The council raised a separate campus-safety concern about traffic near a school and requested additional crossing guard support before and after school. The council's meeting on Feb. 24 concluded after comprehensive discussion; the next Youth Advisory Council meeting was announced for March 31 at Mosaic Digital Academy.

District staff in attendance — identified in the report as Deputy Superintendent Dr. Helen Wilde and Nikki Poole, Executive Director of Guidance — committed to investigate the counselor access problems and to address platform and communication gaps between counselors and community college advisors. No formal board action was recorded; the report requested follow-up from district personnel.","The St. Lucie Public Schools Youth Advisory Council reported students' difficulty accessing guidance counselors and urged improved communications; district leaders present committed to reviewing counselor responsiveness and safety issues near a school.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6280865,"Longtime driver honored as district and union urge action on bus driver shortage",1268,2172000,3440000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2610146-7d5e28c0f7eb21857b9cb6494b3ccdd1&start=2172&end=3440","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2610146-7d5e28c0f7eb21857b9cb6494b3ccdd1/thumbnail_2172000.jpg","/articles/6280865/Florida/Longtime-driver-honored-as-district-and-union-urge-action-on-bus-driver-shortage","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6280865-809c79ff247a99346c8c755885ec6b5e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771082085&Signature=MVvveRgy-zb73RhXVcqrVVGhFfK2P53qjZ6~fPrZyKPskM-cBX4XU8ql0n5vn9YmYDO6wPm39ITnHj01zFfbl6YfF7xGn~j78zUipJl~CR7bMZP-rsDJMI~9B0HJ3yUlabnBMDKqHqoqnIgQupZY161eJv5PMh7iRpe6DdGg5DY15DaPSINNwV1ADPuac15rroiwQBE~yaMu-MAjT9bdOLFZWXXfBuxOTMbv7kngUv~18goJC9RfuGlJAeJqGqaSaniGuN1mXkkmG5b1mex5VKsMRTWY6-jY9FZA164nIti-NsetJJtUdedFMA8KigUVynH3vr8YlgWXzTVUwLtjjA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","St. Lucie County Public Schools honored bus driver Martha Vickers for 50 years of service while district and union leaders urged swift action to address a shortage of bus drivers.

The board celebrated Vickers with a presentation and photos after Superintendent Doctor Prince and Director of Transportation Jacunty Prince surprised her at a bus stop. Vickers told the board, \"I wanted to say thank you all... I always live try to live by the good book. You say, whatever you sow, you're gonna reap it, good or bad.\" The board gave the honoree a standing ovation.

The shortage surfaced again in the CWA report delivered by a union representative and in remarks by Vickers herself. In a later statement to the board as CWA president, David Freeman said the district needs drivers and urged recruitment, noting that pressure on remaining drivers can cause students to arrive late. At the CWA report, Martha Vickers told the board plainly, \"We need bus drivers,\" and highlighted that drivers are under pressure and short-staffed.

Union remarks referenced contract provisions that allow coaches to obtain commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) and drive teams out of town, but said those measures have not resolved driver shortages. Vickers and the union asked the board and district to consider targeted recruitment and to examine staffing practices that are contributing to late runs.

Superintendent Prince and other district leaders recognized Vickers' long service and thanked transportation staff. The meeting also recognized Transportation Director Jacunty Prince and Chief Operations Officer Terrence O'Leary, who participated in the surprise celebration.

Board members and staff did not record a formal motion or new policy in response to the recruitment request at this meeting; staff and union representatives said they will continue discussions about hiring and scheduling.

The recognition and staffing discussion underscore operational challenges the district faces in maintaining regular bus service, particularly as drivers retire or leave the profession.","The board recognized bus driver Martha Vickers for 50 years of service while union and staff speakers urged recruitment to address a districtwide bus driver shortage that is causing scheduling pressure and late student arrivals.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6280871,"St. Lucie school board adopts artificial intelligence, emergency and transportation policy updates in 5-0 vote",52,1013000,1065000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2610146-7d5e28c0f7eb21857b9cb6494b3ccdd1&start=1013&end=1065","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2610146-7d5e28c0f7eb21857b9cb6494b3ccdd1/thumbnail_1013000.jpg","/articles/6280871/Florida/St-Lucie-school-board-adopts-artificial-intelligence-emergency-and-transportation-policy-updates-in-5-0-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6280871-40fbe8d9cd2e7f391fd6382de010339c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771082085&Signature=HBbRwiv0zCE~feOiyVNvp9Ik13L8d~wo-MUbtnA-diCdRtA3G1ZA3aPSc9BRFI3Y3ODzLjlPKNLJR1BN9Q0bFvqE9jOvQd~47RLD2D6qjtfE4m4-1tMinC6CLFa4nXfE9CZjTE9wTPBaK70phKyw4gJHI~KxYlerkIyzJ2HtQTS1RN8l0pgTQoDuiiBIPKprhuHRdLY8L3pY3WzAtri0d737c~-XA5qBbtVmIa9KeChonrELW00aaz94pjcKODMeIBEi-0tcFG3aGmjEJrKWP~smcVpQ9ljhgGqfWipBJsGEmBrjAe25aw8JDzM3dhwVP9eUGwE1sX2bye6m5aK0SQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The St. Lucie County School Board on Wednesday voted 5-0 to adopt a set of proposed policy changes, including a new policy on artificial intelligence and amendments to policies addressing facilities planning, emergency and crisis management and transportation.

Superintendent Doctor Prince recommended adoption of the proposed policies and amendments, saying, \"I recommend the board adopt the proposed school board policy 7,540.08 artificial intelligence and proposed amendments to school board policy numbers ...\" The board opened a public hearing on the proposals and heard no public comment before the motion.

The board combined several proposals for a single vote. The package included a new policy listed as Policy 7540.08 (Artificial Intelligence) and amendments described in the meeting as policies 1430.03, 3430.03, 4430.03 (sick leave related), Policy 7100 (Facilities Planning), Policy 8415 (Emergency and Crisis Management), Policy 8420 (Emergency Management: Preparedness and Response Agencies), and Policy 8600 (Transportation). Board member Mr. Ingersoll moved to adopt the recommendations and Ms. Harrison seconded the motion.

Board Chair Dr. Donna Mills called for a vote after there was no discussion from members and the motion carried unanimously, \"Aye\" five times. No public speakers appeared during the hearing and no substantive amendments to the package were recorded in the meeting transcript.

Votes at a glance: The board recorded three formal roll-call items during regular business that were reflected in this meeting. The adoption of the policies listed above passed 5-0. A consent agenda adopting routine items also passed 5-0. A travel authorization for a board member to attend the FSBA new board member academy was confirmed 5-0.

The board did not record any separate amendments or conditions attached to the policy adoptions during the vote. The superintendent and staff will implement the updated policies per district procedures and post-adoption administrative steps.

The board moves next into routine business and recognitions; the newly adopted policies will appear in the district policy manual and on the district website as implemented by staff.","The St. Lucie County School Board unanimously adopted a set of proposed policy updates, including a new artificial intelligence policy and amendments affecting facilities planning, emergency management and transportation after a public hearing with no speakers.","actionData","errors"]

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