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“I don’t know how my child will get to Southwark,” said Alexandra Cohen, a parent who addressed the board during public comment. She said the developer’s agreement with Martin County uses language requiring the developer only to “pursue connection coordination” and that Pulte was now refusing to build the connection and will “only sponsor it” (provide funds rather than construct the crossing).

Deputy Superintendent Tracy Miller and other district staff told the board they have been in regular contact with Cohen and with county staff. Miller said district safety staff and county staff met to review recommended crosswalk locations and that the district is willing to partner on safety improvements. Miller also said the developer’s recent stance — that it would not build the connection — was the first such notice the district had received and that the issue involves county planning and the developer’s PUD agreement.

Board members asked whether any minimal safety solution could be in place before school starts. Miller said that could be difficult to guarantee and noted that under state statutory standards the walking conditions at the site meet criteria for allowing students to walk. The board and staff emphasized the county’s role in enforcing the PUD language. One board member said she had contacted county commissioners and that they were “very confident” a resolution could be reached.

No formal board vote or change to district policy occurred. The board requested continued coordination among district staff, county staff and the neighborhood’s residents and asked staff to provide a status update at the next workshop so families can know what will be done before school opens.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Martin County School Board Regular School Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","A parent told the Martin County School Board on June 17 that developer Pulte will not build a planned connection from the High Point subdivision to South Fork High School and will only provide funds; district staff said enforcement of the development agreement and construction obligations rests with the county.","taxTitle","Martin, School Districts, Florida","taxId",15373,"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},6192895,"Martin County leaders seek MOU to use restored Salerno one‑room schoolhouse for living‑history program",496,3493000,3989000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3900442-cc068e488ed3c223a36ec9fc63a85290&start=3493&end=3989","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3900442-cc068e488ed3c223a36ec9fc63a85290/thumbnail_3493000.jpg","/articles/6192895/Florida/Martin-County-leaders-seek-MOU-to-use-restored-Salerno-oneroom-schoolhouse-for-livinghistory-program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6192895-44b6beded2da673ef6e6c9c0bf1861ff/orig.mp4?Expires=1775076024&Signature=UT9ZrP8J3FHc0bDYrnlulKSdoBPeUzR8-Bp8fbjpO3kXud4ZyBiHRK~XGHvJ5NXJD0PZELfcz7NZ4G6ct6mTME067-ERbW4wbABSBh4TklCslwnzBMUXpn7aDdQVLkBT59a0nPpB2Rt4TadnKFQxt4MV0hmGgmYGDFMBBQPuZLCrvrkrQZXeNSdLZaoYspzWBGjljOrG6z60fhBaWuutJtajtf7xxIweIRhYCDVwo7JShg253eRbft9SdJ~3fczLliRseWp~QKpjM4oNdgqCxkaQG5hgoHUoRq9V-RxaNYbFEEISsCQxeW6RMihfBM1jns0FI4x8Vg036KRS5o1VIA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Martin County School Board members on June 17 heard a presentation asking the district to approve a memorandum of understanding that would formalize use of the restored Salerno one‑room schoolhouse for a living‑history education program.

The request, presented by Deputy Superintendent Tracy Miller and supporters from the Martin County Black Heritage Initiative, would let district staff coordinate with the nonprofit and county on a “living history” program that brings fourth‑grade students and other groups into the 25‑by‑30‑foot restored schoolhouse to experience a historic one‑room classroom.

The program’s backers said the restored Salerno schoolhouse, built in 1930 to serve African‑American students during segregation, is believed to be the only surviving one‑room schoolhouse on the Treasure Coast and that active use is the best way to preserve its history. “We’re gonna be able to bring the stories of this historic 25 by 30 foot landmark to life,” Deputy Superintendent Tracy Miller said during the presentation.

Sarah Hurd, a Martin County commissioner, urged the board to support “any shared use facilities agreements that we have so that we can once again utilize this building,” and she reminded the board the building had been destroyed by hurricanes and later restored with historic preservation in mind. Lloyd Jones of the Martin County Black Heritage Initiative described the proposed program as a way to convert the restored site into “an active social learning project for persons of all ages” and closed by urging board approval: “A rising tide lifts all boats.”

Board members asked procedural questions about when an agreement would come back for a formal vote. Miller said a memorandum of understanding would be brought to the board “very soon” for consideration and that the district, county and nonprofit groups have been working collaboratively on program details and site use. No formal board action or vote on the MOU occurred during the June 17 meeting.

Supporters said the living‑history model would adapt examples in Palm Beach County and would allow visits by public, private, charter and home‑school students. Lloyd Jones said outside reviewers praised the restored building’s “authentic setting” and recommended active programming to keep the site preserved and used for education.

If the board later approves the MOU, supporters said the district would schedule fourth‑grade field experiences and other visits so students can learn about local Black education history and community leaders who attended the school. Miller and other staff said they would bring the formal MOU and supporting documents to a future board meeting for a vote.","School district staff, the Martin County Black Heritage Initiative and county commissioners asked the school board to approve a forthcoming memorandum of understanding that would formalize use of the restored Salerno one‑room schoolhouse as a living‑history education site for fourth graders and other student groups.",{"_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},6192884,"District staff outline 2025‑26 budget estimates: small enrollment decline, referendum revenue and $5.5 million in identified savings",389,4426000,4815000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3900442-cc068e488ed3c223a36ec9fc63a85290&start=4426&end=4815","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3900442-cc068e488ed3c223a36ec9fc63a85290/thumbnail_4426000.jpg","/articles/6192884/Florida/District-staff-outline-202526-budget-estimates-small-enrollment-decline-referendum-revenue-and-55-million-in-identified-savings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6192884-fb0356e57f844f7b099a9f66e131b682/orig.mp4?Expires=1775076024&Signature=CdJyBTQkR8ywE5MaAGdM-Cy5kOffmF2OwWNqujwAT2oVhDwtBXBOJDTJVziMk0wffWKP74GzJzmNVfe0RT2d8HCuAdGoi2yvdzNj9FdLjQmijzgPcjyKXmg7r8WjWQpI~oFL3GgtfAthmR7tOwvpW3bZE8jggCYRR8elXjuRMv6POZ99NIXxjj955R0W47PdgMwAxPcKSIhWE2Zeop2QamYsUg4L5yuxPLg1YvZZ38JyMDN7DUzFC8C40eFGA7Hsr7q5B45lfimNH-1RzTXVVeAlDpYqceytYqQLOu~jkO101VjTnJuCtce6SfgBze~vf73IdK6OQxCbHDMImK7pYg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Martin County School Board received a budget update on June 17 from Raquel Queen, the district’s director of accounting, outlining 2025‑26 revenue estimates, projected student full‑time equivalents, proposed uses of a local referendum and the superintendent’s cost‑saving proposals.

Queen told the board estimated unweighted FTE (excluding charter students) would fall about 1.3%, from 16,062 to 15,853. She said the district could add up to 232 choice students, which would raise the district’s estimated unweighted FTE back toward last year’s level, to about 16,085.

The presentation included the most recent state FEFP third‑calculation report (dated March 3, 2025) and a reminder that the final state budget had not completed the governor’s approval at the time of the presentation. Queen said the state’s teacher salary allocation (TSIA) increased, but that total revenue after accounting for TSIA was down because of the lower enrollment estimate.

On capital and referendum projections, Queen said the district’s millage referendum (which authorizes up to 0.5 mills) is projected to yield about $16.3 million on the fiscal roll cited. The superintendent’s proposed referendum spending priorities and totals listed by Queen included safety and security ($2,400,000, including SRO cost gap), mental‑health programs ($1,200,000), employee retention (including MOUs) totaling about $11,965,496, academic initiatives ($764,279) and a small line for employee training ($10,000). Queen said the referendum projected expenses matched the estimated referendum proceeds.

Queen also presented the superintendent’s cost‑saving measures for 2025‑26, which she said total $5,522,649 and include allocation corrections, program reductions, reorganizations and other actions. She told the board that the tentative capital ad and a five‑year capital plan will be discussed further, and that a final capital ad will be approved during the TRIM process.

Queen said next steps include public hearings in August and September, delivery of a tentative budget book to the board on July 29 and continued timeline steps leading to the district’s final budget adoption. Board members asked clarifying questions and were directed to contact the superintendent or the accounting director with follow‑ups.","Director of accounting Raquel Queen told the board the district expects a modest unweighted FTE decline, potential choice‑student adjustments, and a millage referendum projection of about $16.3 million; the superintendent’s proposed cost‑savings totalled $5,522,649 and the district listed spending priorities funded by the referendum.",{"_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},6192887,"Superintendent presents seven recommended administrative hires; board to consider approvals later",352,2067000,2419000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3900442-cc068e488ed3c223a36ec9fc63a85290&start=2067&end=2419","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3900442-cc068e488ed3c223a36ec9fc63a85290/thumbnail_2067000.jpg","/articles/6192887/Florida/Superintendent-presents-seven-recommended-administrative-hires-board-to-consider-approvals-later","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6192887-e046ba526af8a392f5f75f9e2abeef14/orig.mp4?Expires=1775076024&Signature=iMWCzHU~kxJl34iaaLT1nrviqCBSLRTlzr~KD-uyBDxmXddcJfNE-M4Tcqvh4Pp1FDbY4BSZzULYqNiTQNlEdp3SPoxrDLxRunLu1ZqQdAXZQkhl1onW2oOpHg7Jitz~GrPLqwqdGbK-yvUwNnQ03AqoJkBcP1ZPydq8c6bXtij-MEtgiGSRadJPlKnLOylOINBqsTZXH5Bephjg955pQC0KgxrRYMq0xoDOMaKIc16sFEcopX9UG6yGyGL3JAn36z~zKCD3nVuSphq3p97lmBaNiE5iUlNPJxaiERE5TkG9FppLF7lPTvN~AC-RDa80mWsOHWROb7UaUb-WF0IriA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Michael Maine presented a slate of administrative recommendations to the Martin County School Board on June 17, naming principals and district leaders that he said the district would submit for board approval.

Maine named Elizabeth Atkinson as principal of Bessie Creek Elementary School and David Schafer as principal of Port Salerno Elementary School. He also recommended Mercedes Thurston to lead Spectrum Academy, Stephanie DeVoe as assistant principal of Hope Sound Elementary, Deborah Riley as Director of Student Services, and Angela Gilbride as principal for pre‑K programs. Maine described each candidate’s experience and credentials as part of the announcements but did not record a formal board vote on these recommendations during the meeting.

“Elizabeth Atkinson brings more than 18 years of experience,” Maine said while introducing candidates. He outlined qualifications for each appointee, noting degrees, prior roles, and endorsements where relevant. For example, he said David Schafer helped raise a school’s grade from a D to a B while serving as assistant principal and that Deborah Riley has 29 years in public education with multiple leadership roles.

Board members acknowledged the announcements and recognized the presence of some recommended leaders and their families in the audience. The superintendent said the district appreciated the managers and principals who accepted the recommended roles and that official board action would follow the district’s normal approval process. The transcript does not record subsequent approval votes for these specific recommendations on June 17.

The announcements included brief remarks recognizing each recommended administrator’s qualifications and past service. The district will present any required personnel motions and documentation at a future meeting or as part of the board’s consent agenda for formal action.","Superintendent Michael Maine presented recommendations for seven administrative appointments, including principals for Bessie Creek and Port Salerno elementary schools and leaders for specialty programs; the board heard the recommendations but did not take recorded votes on the hires during the June 17 meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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Parent warns developer won’t build pedestrian connection to South Fork High; district and county say developer obligation is a county matter

Martin County leaders seek MOU to use restored Salerno one‑room schoolhouse for living‑history program

District staff outline 2025‑26 budget estimates: small enrollment decline, referendum revenue and $5.5 million in identified savings

Superintendent presents seven recommended administrative hires; board to consider approvals later