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Superintendent and board members confirmed there had been no public comment on the posted policies. Following a brief recess, the board voted to approve the policies by motion and voice vote. The board also approved the minutes from April 22 and the consent agenda items, and then moved the finance consent agenda by motion and voice vote.

During superintendent remarks the board discussed participation on the Value Adjustment Board, which hears property tax appeals. The superintendent sought a school board representative; a board member nominated Devin as the board’s VAB member and Cameron as the alternate. With no objections, the nominations were closed and the appointments were accepted.

Board members shared end‑of‑year remarks, thanked departing staff and referred to upcoming graduations and events. No additional formal actions were recorded in the meeting segment covered.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board Meeting May 13, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Levy County School Board approved a batch of posted policies, accepted minutes from the April 22 meeting, approved the consent and finance consent agendas and nominated two members to the Value Adjustment Board (VAB).","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},6226611,"Students, instructor brief board on JROTC activities; funding cuts kept drill team from state meet",749,2235000,2984000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3504324-f0bdab62cf24928b93c8f055115c93f6&start=2235&end=2984","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3504324-f0bdab62cf24928b93c8f055115c93f6/thumbnail_2235000.jpg","/articles/6226611/Florida/Students-instructor-brief-board-on-JROTC-activities-funding-cuts-kept-drill-team-from-state-meet","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6226611-eb83e9b9d08442a72727b708d5cd13bd/orig.mp4?Expires=1776628112&Signature=YjxvBRvnLJGykje7F0Sb-XDyc36rlS80KYwmtgWffC9BAPM-YLLliqNloiyGbqSjJ8~XWKRTobxVGRak2jqswDnleVjMJTnDtXYbVwOp3K0HAoltcFAbH34vEdsZrNvU3My-7jvutGg~nslkplWMshLutlko2gLNkWOzZC~x70AuOPyxQz26V1~EU6dQT7akpfqEF~9lvHZjLEHZbJQ7KALhGi7iN~m8ikEeR8VQSh2SoIJablL~d6LgekhHot98ERWRzRRCNyC0tkjayOYtWrt22liYGV2Ijfc4qMBySqRg3JqAMpUOS9-lXhmkIz2Ldof6mlVtigM~WdbMAIu4LQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lieutenant Colonel Cobb and a group of cadets presented an overview of the high school Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program to the board, highlighting leadership development, teams and recent activities.

The cadets explained the battalion structure (battalion commander, executive officer and command sergeant major) and staff positions (S1 through S5) that handle administration, equipment, event organization and logistics. They described “organization day,” an event for cadets who meet academic and conduct standards (no grade below a C, no F grades and no disciplinary referrals), and said it builds teamwork and morale.

The presentation covered extracurricular teams — drill team, color guard and an academic team — and practice schedules. Cadets said the battalion includes about 105 cadets and described drill as marching practice with squad and platoon configurations and competitions. A cadet clarified common misconceptions about the program: “Many people think that if you join JROTC, you have to join the military, which isn't true,” the student said, adding that JROTC is a high‑school elective credit focused on leadership and citizenship.

Cadets said the unit qualified for state competition but could not attend this year because funding was cut; they described increased practice frequency in competition seasons and noted local events such as drill practice, organization day and fundraising efforts. Students also discussed an academic team that competes nationally and described community‑oriented activities the unit holds throughout the year.

Board members asked about promotion and selection for leadership roles; cadets explained a process that includes interviews and staff review. Several cadets described personal leadership growth and plans to pursue ROTC or military service after graduation.

The presentation concluded with board appreciation for the students and the instructor.","Cadets and the JROTC instructor described program structure, leadership roles, teams and eligibility rules and said the unit could not attend state competitions after a drop in available funding.",{"_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},6226616,"Board approves United Fuels contract and awards summer roofing projects after staff flags technical bid irregularity",958,3042000,4000000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3504324-f0bdab62cf24928b93c8f055115c93f6&start=3042&end=4000","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3504324-f0bdab62cf24928b93c8f055115c93f6/thumbnail_3042000.jpg","/articles/6226616/Florida/Board-approves-United-Fuels-contract-and-awards-summer-roofing-projects-after-staff-flags-technical-bid-irregularity","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6226616-e0913fde2505ff5065987903a561dcdb/orig.mp4?Expires=1776628112&Signature=YzCX2Hu4gOuoBPf0Kkmj7nC1-qiVQFijokd~09yz5jOgp8ZfTqbExubsqZB6lThUXJr6knEIChNeKQmOcRp221ym~j31oX9eNk4XDjp5wIkoFoMDKLwICenEI5--nl5RZMJ9fkeyUlK3L2BMk0ghKBhrGXn0NZWIhtEPfJpgplQWzESbs9BQVRqD2YruG5HhOGHKSW5c~2ptsL0IkQ7FJLUO5vW6~tUEy1WImo7fHnK4Ii5h2STV5nqvSB~~HINR5KU1oBmdnHO7KUjIHwx-i80LROe2hhjbBIoLEFAu1ewS0ds9lx85ICetvswE~iKH0nmtma6ooIrFuqyZ1W05Zw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Levy County School Board members approved a petroleum supply contract with United Fuels and voted to award multiple summer roofing contracts after staff briefed the board on the bid process and a technical irregularity in the petroleum submission.

Procurement staff told the board United Fuels was the only company to submit a responsive petroleum bid; Almond Oil declined to offer a fixed margin. Staff reported the sealed envelope requirement was not followed for United Fuels’ submission — “it was not sealed when we received it,” a staff member said — but the submission bore a date/time stamp. Staff recommended proceeding with United Fuels based on long prior service to the district, comparable markup to the previous contract and the lack of other responsive bids. The board voted to accept the United Fuels bid.

The board also considered six roofing bid packages for multiple campuses. Staff required mandatory pre‑bid meetings for the roofing work; six contractors returned timely bids after that process. Based on price, demonstrated experience and reference checks, staff recommended awarding multiple projects to CMM Roofing (Williston Elementary, Bronson Elementary and Robinson Elementary), Keeler Roofing (Cedar Key Building 2) and another recommended contractor for the district health building’s metal roof. Board members moved and approved the recommended awards by voice vote.

Staff warned the board that some roofing line items are unit priced for unforeseen repairs such as sub‑decking or structural replacement, and that change orders are likely if additional work is discovered once roofs are opened. One board member noted an approximate $40,000 difference on a line‑item comparison between bidders; staff said overall estimates still favored the recommended contractors.

Board discussion included questions about low bidder participation on the petroleum bid and confirmation that mandatory pre‑bid and prequalification requirements were used on the construction packages. No public comment was recorded on the bids during the meeting.","The board approved a petroleum contract with United Fuels and awarded five roofing contracts for summer work; staff noted the United Fuels submission arrived unsealed but recommended proceeding because the vendor was the only responsive bidder and has a long history with the district.",{"_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},6226620,"Levy County mentors present expanded support program for teachers on temporary certificates",1927,107000,2034000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3504324-f0bdab62cf24928b93c8f055115c93f6&start=107&end=2034","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3504324-f0bdab62cf24928b93c8f055115c93f6/thumbnail_107000.jpg","/articles/6226620/Florida/Levy-County-mentors-present-expanded-support-program-for-teachers-on-temporary-certificates","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6226620-968368600c7adf9c538e444ac45f88b8/orig.mp4?Expires=1776628112&Signature=QNASlTukW~bC7UiZ1dlZxFAC7mWBFvj7xCG1cF~htmot~ppvTwK-GKw1ZSWOT0akMrcIG75Ow7K2iW8-strWhxOPURIoOc4FXjtqBkLhDeaojwmKyAYw3vX2PDBXuuituuZg4AH5wMWtpExOjp6QEt7rL6eji3Ng7mXnelRyxPqlyI04uh92oBDhspqSDiXodOK0ix~Ti96dwzffhKRbALI3iZ6ObL2CZKcEqQpCZx--FA6zWKBax3~1rgP~KZbz0M5UCqtmmm4-QKC9vowekiVCfWXwh1Q3NnhbnxakIIzYnsgTtge7DOKh2RrwzRjO725GCZ8Q706O2IAb9oBZlA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Levy County School Board members heard a presentation from the district’s mentor team about a mentor program intended to help teachers on temporary certificates finish state certification requirements and remain with the district.

The mentors told the board the program provides tiered, non‑evaluative support — weekly visits for first‑year teachers, biweekly coaching for second‑year teachers and monthly or site‑based module support for later years — plus site‑based quarterly cadres, a lending library for test preparation and paid work time for completing PLCP modules.

Program leaders said the aim is practical help with classroom setup, lesson planning, classroom management, test preparation and the PLCP’s 20 professional education modules. “We are meeting with you 45 minutes or, or sometimes they ask, can you come back for lunch? … our number one priority is making sure that we’re seeing them because it’s their first year,” Mentor Lauren Wyghurst told the board.

The mentors gave enrollment and outcome figures to the board: 71 teachers are on a temporary certificate districtwide; 50 of those are enrolled in the PLCP; 7 teachers completed PLCP this school year and at least 6 additional teachers have finished all 20 modules and are awaiting testing or state processing. Since the program’s start, mentors reported an 89% retention rate among PLCP completers. Program staff said the district began the mentorship effort during the 2022–23 period to respond to a rise in teachers entering the classroom without traditional internship experience.

Mentees and administrators provided examples of the program’s effects. Jacob Paul, a teacher who received biweekly support, said mentoring “helped him move to the next level” by improving behavior supports and classroom strategies. Wilson Middle‑High assistant principal Leah Boyd said teachers were “open and receptive” to non‑evaluative feedback and more willing to change instruction as a result.

Mentors also described recent changes and next steps: embedding a schedule of classroom observations into the Teacher 101 monthly curriculum, holding semester pulse‑check meetings that include mentor, mentee and building administration, expanding school‑based preplanning conversations during summer onboarding, and offering site‑based PLCP work days where substitutes cover classrooms so mentees can work on modules during the school day.

Program leaders and board members emphasized the program’s focus on practical supports — including help registering for certification tests, arranging observation days at other campuses and providing discounted test‑prep subscriptions — rather than evaluation. The mentors said the initiative aims both to improve classroom practice and to keep teachers in Levy County schools.

Board members thanked the presenters and several expressed personal appreciation for the mentors’ work. The mentors provided the board copies of their materials and offered to return with additional data if requested.","District mentors described a multi-tiered coaching program aimed at helping teachers on temporary certificates complete the Professional Learning Certification Program (PLCP), improve classroom practice and raise staff retention rates.","actionData","errors"]

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