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- Approval of the meeting agenda (moved, seconded, voice vote; motion passed).
- Approval of the meeting minutes (moved, seconded, voice vote; motion passed).
- Approval of the consent agenda (moved, seconded, voice vote; motion passed).
- Approval of consent agenda finance items and other finance items (moved, seconded, voice vote; motion passed).

The transcript records motions, seconds and voice votes for these items but does not provide roll‑call vote tallies or named movers and seconders for each procedural motion. All motions passed per the meeting record.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board Meeting 4/8/25","oneSentenceSummary","During the meeting the Levy County School Board approved routine procedural items including the meeting agenda, minutes, consent agenda and finance items by voice votes; no contested roll‑call tallies were recorded in the transcript.","taxTitle","Levy, School Districts, Florida","taxId",67946,"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},6076018,"Board authorizes advertisement of multiple policy updates tied to state and federal rules",386,4205000,4591000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2977014-a54c914ea8a8f88b55637651e53876a7&start=4205&end=4591","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2977014-a54c914ea8a8f88b55637651e53876a7/thumbnail_4205000.jpg","/articles/6076018/Florida/Board-authorizes-advertisement-of-multiple-policy-updates-tied-to-state-and-federal-rules","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6076018-d8830b234248ce5f3f54315345562f2d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771030327&Signature=Nns8TWE4BrHtUVI9ClcespQt~mO9yweg0j8uvfrocKKdCGY6dd35D7rJL5ypfG3zdNjjjznLmH0f4ilF70uU~fqogubVlgOHMoNxrosR1E2qAFNq~y7tCqy6CNN4AvG~DpCUkVFgP0Zw459zhdFFqXD3OXxsGyzjO0VoGZJLcTwv-clNuAbewrSiuKB81jrJu4PS1PDNJaIPKexMblMnnWweFIfTvamd5ZvnYxf3LAR9DyfXJGN7LMPgl4PCE0cHDgVuRZOv7dRyo98ZNWgQONZjMMmZ-9DjJhENQbznxUmm-IA1Fh~efGTRA6Hg0T8DSuDzPbGY4qel0b0zb1qTJQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District staff presented a package of policy updates provided by NEFEC and recommended the board approve advertising the changes for public review. The board voted to allow staff to advertise the proposed policy revisions.

The set of policies described includes: policy 3.06 (Safe and Secure Schools) with updates tied to State Board Rule 6A‑1.001 and FortifyFL requirements; policy 4.05 (final exam scheduling) to allow additional flexibility on the number of exams scheduled in a single day; policy 6.032 (appointment and employment requirements) to conform with Florida Statute 435.12 (background screening) including references to the new clearinghouse; policy 7.06 (federal procurement requirements including micro‑purchase thresholds for federal programs such as school nutrition); policy 8.2 (clearinghouse language per Florida Statute 435.12); and policy 10.06 (procurement competition and nondiscrimination language) as a companion to the purchasing policy.

The presenter told the board that some changes reflect new state statute language and new federal regulations; one example is the addition of photograph and clearinghouse requirements for background screens under Florida statute 435.12. The board approved advertising the policies for public comment; staff will return at a later meeting for final approval after the advertisement period.","The board authorized staff to advertise revisions to several district policies to incorporate changes to state rules, new background‑screening requirements and federal procurement rules for programs such as school meals; staff will return to the board for formal approval after the advertisement period.",{"_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},6076023,"Board adopts K–12 English language arts and high‑school personal finance materials",79,4101000,4180000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2977014-a54c914ea8a8f88b55637651e53876a7&start=4101&end=4180","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2977014-a54c914ea8a8f88b55637651e53876a7/thumbnail_4101000.jpg","/articles/6076023/Florida/Board-adopts-K12-English-language-arts-and-highschool-personal-finance-materials","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6076023-06aa6342390a3baa7d2275f54e73eec0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771030327&Signature=eypgposA~HGNXEVL2O7XTl21lxXuhkD5LeOgdCUPw-95Zq4XVlmWOCXxjiSCeAGHu2MXLYt1Xd8MH~y4bEZgJjhWzXxsYLAA-BnSHJe83tmRY2~7mWn6V~HW9JYq7UdGq62IiK0v5v-KobGwy5wUHSbGOdkjzpENQcoE3j-9birczbd0CWlZAQYztvpAC2avBAyYpnTwJmo1JBLK1JvrdRivZ6drt-QVFa9zRag6txItpRy5IZn1dkwR27uS2IVvGU54r1QKyOry~OxC8tGUlsit0PKmY4OApPAEzxGTWg0REiyREsljEefDdgQJMsfGi4o5HDVSGxKZIe1RTP4zAw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District staff presented a recommended instructional materials adoption plan for K–12 English language arts and for high‑school personal finance and economics. The board voted to adopt the plan as presented.

The presentation listed the recommended vendors by grade band: McGraw‑Hill for K–5 ELA; SABIS for grades 6–12 ELA (noted as what those grades are currently using); and Ramsey Solutions for high‑school personal finance and money management. Staff said they will schedule professional learning with publishers in July and August and will return to the board if the state releases a different finalist list that creates a discrepancy.

A motion to adopt the plan as written was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote. The meeting record does not include a named mover or a roll‑call tally.

Staff will proceed to finalize arrangements for teacher professional learning with the selected publishers and will notify the board if state materials lists require reconsideration.","The Levy County School Board approved an instructional materials adoption plan that selects McGraw‑Hill for K–5, SABIS for grades 6–12 ELA, and Ramsey Solutions for high‑school personal finance; staff will arrange professional learning and will return to the board if state finalist lists differ.",{"_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},6076028,"Levy County Prevention Coalition outlines after‑school, mentoring and prevention programs; reports enrollment and funding challenges",3128,873000,4001000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2977014-a54c914ea8a8f88b55637651e53876a7&start=873&end=4001","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2977014-a54c914ea8a8f88b55637651e53876a7/thumbnail_873000.jpg","/articles/6076028/Florida/Levy-County-Prevention-Coalition-outlines-afterschool-mentoring-and-prevention-programs-reports-enrollment-and-funding-challenges","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6076028-94b671c1515ab36a65679be4c922f2d7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771030327&Signature=Fv43ke6fHRVEl4SqLXEaLvm7jjyp3vuo6wF13jBLTiSoGPN5mj2X-u7ABFpxfjTHcYQ0-yryScBDV9ckWmjLIMj9A-1PvCEHO326A1arJQRbKUjMCnUGcJmVedRatyJdhBwYDhkYVC9Tj5v2Mr-6DkhVTlReZKTbfwH6IFxaUKD5CQngdpg3SZT4Fo2ZJeze04PVje7rhq3kh5-jqhg0KKbj-kQbcBOERA3HwzgT5mmr-GXdgB0zl8PnMh589ePZwbxg8PSVVzoUHk~vOnyp~ijuVnEL617T0HBpHmqP6sjBJlXZ0qG-qcs2TgQ7s5z8ZKJzUEdnJXGYhPjF4oWV5g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jonathan Lewis, introducing himself as a representative of the Levy County Prevention Coalition, and colleagues described the coalition's programs for after‑school care, mentoring and substance‑use prevention and asked the board to note the services provided across the county.

Lewis said the coalition began as a volunteer group and has grown through mostly externally funded grants. He described the Achieve after‑school program model (three academic days and two enrichment days), the requirement that some grants are reimbursement based and the administrative burden of compiling reimbursement packets. He said the coalition tries to direct the majority of grant dollars back to schools and staff.

The coalition presented site enrollment figures and program details: combined enrollment for Joyce Bullock and Williston Elementary was stated as 234; Williston Middle High 48; Bronson Elementary 28; Bronson Middle High 70; Chiefland Elementary 45; Chiefland Middle High 48 (presented as \"40 8\"); Yankeetown 93; Cedar Key 27. The presenters described a 1:10 staffing ratio on academic days (sometimes up to 1:13), transportation routes, summer-camp programming and credit-retrieval services for older students.

Speakers also described mentoring programs, a Tobacco‑Free partnership that runs point‑of‑sale and youth clubs (SWAT), a \"Natural High\" campaign to promote pro‑social activities, prescription drug drop‑off events with the sheriff's office, and school‑based curricula such as \"Too Good for Drugs.\" The coalition said it operates with a mix of full‑time core staff and many part‑time or contracted site staff and that most grant funding is competitive and reimbursement‑based.

Lewis and staff provided examples of how grant funds were used for personnel, materials and student services. During the presentation the coalition referenced a recent grant award and listed several line items and amounts; the meeting record shows those figures as presented by the coalition but does not make clear whether line items refer to the same single grant or to multiple grants across years.

Board members thanked coalition staff for programs in Yankeetown and elsewhere; no board action was required or taken on the presentation.","Representatives of the Levy County Prevention Coalition presented an overview of after‑school and prevention programs, enrollment across sites, funding sources and staffing; the coalition highlighted program reach, grant reimbursement rules, summer camps, mentoring and tobacco‑prevention efforts.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6076032,"Levy County school board approves switch to Ben E. Keith as food distributor",740,116000,856000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2977014-a54c914ea8a8f88b55637651e53876a7&start=116&end=856","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2977014-a54c914ea8a8f88b55637651e53876a7/thumbnail_116000.jpg","/articles/6076032/Florida/Levy-County-school-board-approves-switch-to-Ben-E-Keith-as-food-distributor","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6076032-a41dbfae9e36c74f4f110b9fc1838b6f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771030327&Signature=LW7TbULO7orP~cXuaPrYjayO4pp0Sj8KW0kHhrbJY10qP533WkK8Xqn3s-3khk8lPmDo3wJxTs-E9oL123eyzf3FfC5Xvl5W6OmLCKX6J1tt7yXt7YW4cHxY2qdJqsK0~oiVzFSKbuNFBvZ3uTXr2Lum04TklcARWIzZ~mILeMHKfmlJWVvwyY-ukY8-tdi-ORxbI9SEUZCoC7Z0ermr1N1~p~csxmLnc0s~mvhFkErktDf0e2VNuT0j3GRhfmR~KXEgGNYhzzVA-bKOwSIbBN1zYaPRQWqs9I7vY3tMKs9nwuTNsr1fm9OYrDonnm3Kr~hlcvo8ihwOeFaQOfbCvQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A district nutrition staff member identified in the meeting as Julia told the Levy County School Board the district will switch its main food distributor to Ben E. Keith and asked the board to authorize signatures on the contract and a 90‑day exit notice to the district's current group purchasing arrangement. The board moved, seconded and voted in favor of the request.

Julia said the district has been purchasing through a group purchasing organization (the Power Buying Group) and has relied on Sysco in the past, but that the group arrangement limited some products the district wants to offer. \"The number one goal this year has been to secure food,\" she said, adding that some items students prefer were unavailable through the group contract. \"Every kid loves spicy,\" she told the board when describing menu preferences and examples such as ramen-style products that other districts were testing.

The nutrition staff member said the district issued an RFP, submitted the documents to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) for procurement review, and that an evaluation committee ranked the single respondent highly. The staff member said Ben E. Keith has a Gainesville warehouse that can supply produce from growers within roughly a two-hour radius and that can support will-call pick‑ups when the district needs items quickly.

On costs, Julia said Ben E. Keith's per-case pricing is in some cases lower and in some cases higher than current prices and that the distributor charges a fixed per-case fee that was about $0.25 higher per case than current pricing; she said the district would not be required to pay the Power Buying Group's annual fee (stated in the presentation as $4,500, with a current discount of $1,500). She said those savings would likely offset the per-case difference. The presenter also said deliveries from Ben E. Keith are planned to begin Aug. 7, with warehouse staging Aug. 8 and student service beginning Aug. 11.

When a board member asked whether the contract would change student meal prices, the presenter said the meal-pricing decision is separate and tied to the district's Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) determination, which staff were finalizing with April data.

The board approved the motion to accept the vendor, authorize signatures on the contract page, and send the 90‑day exit notice to the Power Buying Group. The motion was moved and seconded; the board voted in favor. No roll-call tally of individual votes was recorded in the meeting transcript.

The district's presentation materials and emails sent to FDACS were included in attachments to the board packet, the presenter said; staff will finalize the contract and the required exit notice following the board authorization.","The Levy County School Board voted to approve a contract with Ben E. Keith to replace the district's current group-purchasing distributor, citing greater product flexibility and closer warehouse access; the board approved signatures and a 90‑day exit notice to the Power Buying Group and a planned delivery start in August.","actionData","errors"]

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