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Board members and district counsel spent the longest portion of discussion on 2.22, a rewrite that expands a three-page policy into nine pages to codify meeting types, quorum rules, public-comment procedures, safety guidance and virtual attendance. Trustees pressed staff to define the phrase \"appropriate staff members\" in the section on closed executive sessions and asked for clearer limits on who may attend bargaining-related closed sessions. The board’s attorney said state law permits a superintendent-selected bargaining team to attend closed collective-bargaining meetings but advised the district to align policy language with Chapter 447 and guidance from the Attorney General and relevant case law.

The draft places stricter procedural language around public participation: speakers may fill out forms, time limits are clarified for agenda and non-agenda items, and rules of decorum (including a prohibition on personal attacks) are now explicitly written into policy. Trustees raised free-speech concerns tied to a recent Eleventh Circuit decision involving Brevard County and asked staff to recheck the policy against that ruling before final adoption.

Policy 4.22, governing educational-media materials, adds definitions for \"young adult\" and \"beyond young adult\" material and establishes that parents or guardians must sign a district permission form before a student may check out materials classified as young adult (advanced middle-school readers) or beyond young adult (advanced high-school readers). The draft also revises the composition and procedure of the Material Objection Review Committee, adds a virtual-meeting option for committee hearings, and standardizes appeal schedules by setting a 10-calendar-day deadline for filing a written appeal after the committee posts its decision. Staff said the district has been using a 30-day deadline in practice where the draft contained conflicting timelines; the new 10-day alignment is intended to remove that inconsistency.

The board briefly reviewed updates to 7.7 and 7.25, which align district grant and procurement procedures with 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards) and clarify financial-management and grant-administration responsibilities. Staff said the changes mostly reflect existing practice and are intended to put long-standing operational rules into written policy.

Next steps: staff will incorporate board feedback, confirm conformity with the Eleventh Circuit guidance cited in session, and return a revised draft for notice and a May public hearing where formal votes are expected.

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Votes at a glance

- Approval of March meeting minutes — Motion carried unanimously.

- Resolution proclaiming April 2025 as Autism Awareness Month — Moved by an identified board member; second and unanimous approval.

- Proclamation recognizing April as Month of the Military Child and related recognitions — Unanimously approved.

- Award North-End 2025 athletic-services contract to Rhodes Inc. of Northwest Florida — Board approved award as recommended (transcript records unanimous approval).

- Authorize advertisement and rebid of South-End 2025 athletic-services package (bid opening May 13; pre-bid May 15) — Approved unanimously.

- Approve RFP 24-15-BG Insurance Broker Consultant award/recommendation — Approved unanimously.

- Direct-purchasing change orders and related procurement items — Approved unanimously; staff reported owner-direct purchasing has reduced project costs by more than $1 million on recent work.

- Revised job descriptions (enterprise network manager and other positions) — Approved unanimously.

- 2025-26 staffing plan — Approved unanimously.

- Tentative agreement (TA) with United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America — Approved unanimously.

- Multiple curriculum and personnel items including professional-learning policies, professional-learning system approval, reading-endorsement add-on certification (2025\u00002030), reading-endorsement components, alternative placements and course/supply lists — Each item was presented and approved by unanimous vote.

For items that came before the board as recommendations (labeled in the record as \"Recommend for approval\"), the board approved them as presented. The transcript records motions, seconds and unanimous \"aye\" votes for these items; individual roll-call vote tallies were not printed in the workshop transcript beyond the board speaking aloud their votes.

","At the April 10 meeting the board approved routine minutes and proclamations, awarded a North-End athletic contract, authorized a South-End rebid, approved an insurance-broker RFP, accepted several personnel and curriculum items, and ratified a tentative agreement with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_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},6607111,"District health fund remains strong at $22 million; staff to present claims analysis to insurance committee in May",0,10188000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2956538-3ec09a7ec7417609edbfd8831726245f&start=10188&end=10188","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2956538-3ec09a7ec7417609edbfd8831726245f/thumbnail_10188000.jpg","/articles/6607111/Florida/District-health-fund-remains-strong-at-22-million-staff-to-present-claims-analysis-to-insurance-committee-in-May","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6607111-91e7dde7f704e77a45148f7dca6d0fc3/orig.mp4?Expires=1776394002&Signature=S3r9tsKwEg6WvCtgARLZHCl6V73AO4tzaHv~hHBEA7bLYwGKJzrXgtms2QhCwhclWHNhA~EYnAWsnPYAiwCr8Quj5IPrG1WMfhrldpjtu~MMHS9gDCmVK8IWInMBS6umMIhfGRbc90Qncn62GxOSshmztcT2mLBmofn0XbsWbaSHe2QWYdgN449zBN6x0MOY8GUjvYL0BSbua3X5uISEYyVcWRXG8C4hdt4HxV3VW2vh4vBdpesJykN8GaWwvH0eDCRiFsPS5pfABIUbkWOXiGqO3wXCPFWrYJTpghx~sIccYYGsByN5QW4G9vRAOHu9GAlALtXEkZYsaK3eaVm8FQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District risk-management staff presented a February snapshot of the Santa Rosa County Schools self-funded health plan and told the board the fund remained healthy with a balance just over $22 million.

Staff reported that February ran hotter than budget by 6.7 percent (roughly $129,000). Medical claims were about 6.9 percent (roughly $86,000) over the expected claims budget for the month, while pharmacy claims came in 26 percent under budget (about $191,000 under budget). Combined, claims for the month were approximately $104,000 under the expected claims budget when pharmacy and medical are taken together. Staff cautioned these are single-month figures and can fluctuate because of fill patterns, 90-day prescriptions and the timing of claims.

The district has one high-cost claimant who has exceeded 50 percent of the individual specific stop-loss attachment (the district’s individual spec was cited at $250,000), representing about 9.1 percent of the district’s net claims for the period. The benefits team said it will use a Path (planning, analytics and total health) consultant to analyze in-depth claims patterns and present storyboards to the insurance committee on May 14. The district will also run a vitality (wellness program) deep dive on April 28. Staff said a fuller analysis and recommendations will be ready for the May 15 board meeting.

","District staff reported a February 2025 health fund balance of about $22 million. February claims ran 6.7% over budget driven by medical claims; pharmacy claims were below budget for the month. Staff scheduled a Path team presentation to the insurance committee on May 14 and a vitality deep dive on April 28.",{"_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},6607115,"Children's Home Society pitches community partnership school at Rhodes Elementary; board asked for green light to apply for state grant",267,3421000,3688000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2956538-3ec09a7ec7417609edbfd8831726245f&start=3421&end=3688","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2956538-3ec09a7ec7417609edbfd8831726245f/thumbnail_3421000.jpg","/articles/6607115/Florida/Childrens-Home-Society-pitches-community-partnership-school-at-Rhodes-Elementary-board-asked-for-green-light-to-apply-for-state-grant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6607115-354d50590a63011f017eb7a62ede83d0/orig.mp4?Expires=1776394002&Signature=e71UfUx6rB9fdXaZRUYpn1CKcZVvArjdlEOKlRttfKa9gg4GcufyvcnDtUNH84W55LZpgdluOVflB1sSTVmCBY~Syosw77N0F0N1AJjdXAPZki7jXT1UrBPZofAc6LhxYbIzyhwyCwfklU0cssJv~1P-AIMDMqANBigkKX4nIDc96lfGjOL-Wfz8mbLRMk1AsuVCfEK6uj~9InY1oL9j7BzOWHG2s9anshMLXFXxxoPp6kJbEzInzizegCZ8eVEPPlqbmjE7lQbR~mGK2AMjgH5gG4V2IPmWBofBXkwrjf98~K9a7UpwWDk6Bi5jc3thhCvIhqCg8o6-Cz5Gyv0-7Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Children's Home Society of Florida presented a proposal to establish a community partnership school at Rhodes Elementary and asked the Santa Rosa County School Board for permission to pursue state grant funding and begin planning. The presentation on April 10 described a four-pillared model that embeds wellness and support services, family and community engagement, expanded learning and collaborative leadership into a school site.

CHS representatives said the model relies on four core partners (nonprofit, wellness/provider, higher education and the school district), a designated director and local Community Leadership Council. The model begins with a community needs assessment; services are then customized to local priorities. Examples cited from other Florida sites include on-campus clinics (primary and dental), mental-health services, expanded-learning programs and family supports such as GED or workforce training. CHS noted that the state provides recurring funding streams for community partnership schools and that the organization has experience operating multiple sites across Florida.

Trustees asked practical questions about facilities, service coverage and whether services would be available to the broader community as the project scales. CHS said clinics and services are typically phased: beginning by serving the school population with the option to extend hours to the community once operations are established. Staff reported that Rhodes has an available building (an older media center/reading center) that could be adapted for clinic and office space.

Timeline outlined by CHS: a June–July grant application window (subject to the governor’s veto process), award notifications by September and the goal of placing a site director in January if funding is approved. The board did not take action to approve spending but was asked to give staff authority to proceed with application preparations; trustees indicated support and asked district staff to return with facility-scoping details and formal approval steps.

","Children's Home Society of Florida presented the community partnership schools model and asked the board to approve pursuing state grant funding to embed wellness, family engagement and expanded-learning services at Rhodes Elementary. Staff outlined a 25-year MOU model, phased implementation and a June/July grant application timeline.",{"_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},6607119,"Board awards North-End athletic upgrades and orders rebid for South-End after large bid variance",32,3328000,3360000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2956538-3ec09a7ec7417609edbfd8831726245f&start=3328&end=3360","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2956538-3ec09a7ec7417609edbfd8831726245f/thumbnail_3328000.jpg","/articles/6607119/Florida/Board-awards-North-End-athletic-upgrades-and-orders-rebid-for-South-End-after-large-bid-variance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6607119-7d1ec219aef7561b7371876e12fa988b/orig.mp4?Expires=1776394002&Signature=aCLKn~FI4CJjsGNL9dR-UVkKlA-iavhIFRVAABM5203JGlSNVZMQ3RDCiULDzm1WdU883V~pCTXF5oTDOAx5tMt3ZMkeQyh9ITuaVx4VdklL1ajQ3ZQt4lU2wS6i6Ik06YdtI6RWh4EKTwlqGPYaqvadXGacy~IUyAuYydwH4ju-tDI9NrHUDu2RUgcDCSCiS8AhiAGd6QNCgFSeqOGF0BjqaANT8flKGC2~URZv45-tCOHkr0dIyIl8oJ0wlEQQo-0X9WKFCJV6MS-RtT9Bi5QwhiJcnw5aCto9gv4bDSXwYxcKshtDisE9fmV8OUFQYjqpXi~xmUPbD3fAu5QgOw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Santa Rosa County School Board approved a contractor award for North-End athletic upgrades and ordered a rebid for South-End projects after bid results exceeded the board’s phase estimates at a workshop and regular meeting April 10.

McKim & Greef presented bid results for the 2025 athletic-services safety/rehab work. Staff recommended awarding the North-End package to the low bidder, Rhodes Inc. of Northwest Florida, and the board voted to approve that award. For the South-End package, bids significantly exceeded the planning-phase cost estimate and the board authorized staff to re-advertise and rebid the South-End scope; a May 13 bid opening and May 15 pre-bid meeting were scheduled.

Separately, H3 DAG Architects, McKim & Greef and district construction staff updated trustees on multiple ongoing projects. Soundside High School is under active construction, with metal panels, brickwork and sports-lighting installation underway. TR Jackson pre-K kitchen renovation work has mobilized and contractors have constructed a temporary serving line while demolishing the existing kitchen for replacement of plumbing and electrical. Wallace Lake K-8 is in final correction stages; the contractor used spring break to complete some items and the project team will meet to review completion plans. Jay Elementary’s cafeteria renovation is underway: the contractor built a temporary serving line, demolished interior finishes and will move to underground plumbing and electrical next.

Board members were informed that owner-direct purchasing practices have yielded significant district savings on other projects. The board and staff said they will return with additional procurement steps and timelines as bid and construction milestones progress.

","Trustees approved awarding the North-End 2025 athletic services contract to Rhodes Inc. of Northwest Florida and authorized advertising a re-bid for South-End athletic services after the low South-End bid exceeded estimated budget. Staff also reported active construction at Soundside High School, TR Jackson pre-K kitchen work, Jay Elementary caf\u0000","actionData","errors"]

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Santa Rosa board reviews wide-ranging policy updates on meetings, library materials and grant rules

Votes at a glance: Santa Rosa board approves minutes, proclamations, contracts and multiple administrative items

District health fund remains strong at $22 million; staff to present claims analysis to insurance committee in May

Children's Home Society pitches community partnership school at Rhodes Elementary; board asked for green light to apply for state grant

Board awards North-End athletic upgrades and orders rebid for South-End after large bid variance