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Gregory told the board the district planned for 20 supplemental days but now faces a reduction: for the coming year the supplement will be reduced from 20 days to 10 days, with additional decreases possible in subsequent years depending on Perkins grant funding. She said the loss of supplementary days undermines the district’s ability to attract and retain credentialed agricultural science teachers and to support student activities that occur outside the 180‑day school calendar.

District staff confirmed the supplemental days were funded through the Perkins CTE grant and that Perkins allocations were reduced this year statewide; the district’s federal grants office did not have funds to supplant the reduction without supplanting restrictions. Board members discussed exploring legislative appropriations or other funding sources to replace Perkins dollars and asked the superintendent to research options and report back.

Board members expressed strong support for the ag program and asked administration to return with a plan. The board did not take formal action to restore the full 20 days during the meeting; rather, members directed the superintendent and staff to provide additional information, funding options and a recommended path forward.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Taylor County School Board Meeting July 1, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","FFA alumni and parents urged the Taylor County School Board to retain 20 supplemental days that support agricultural teachers, saying proposed cuts to Perkins grant funding will hinder teacher recruitment and student opportunities.","taxTitle","Taylor, School Districts, Florida","taxId",38787,"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},6746084,"Taylor County School Board votes to hold public hearing on possible sale of historic Rock Building",1632,389000,2021000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5122126-2d46a54d01398b99482260f03b70b1f1&start=389&end=2021","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5122126-2d46a54d01398b99482260f03b70b1f1/thumbnail_389000.jpg","/articles/6746084/Florida/Taylor-County-School-Board-votes-to-hold-public-hearing-on-possible-sale-of-historic-Rock-Building","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6746084-f39d4b11d167690c900539fc5ab863e1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163511&Signature=mx6Q6-9dtzoW6cJmAJXPR0RfxYJnlO3Xm7ScKCPDemg1rCbM9wtWf-9bTEUm03A2BAO2HXDpDJ7gQcczplLGcv6hbNZyQP9IjXH3sCer2arC1CvBXUhvxzb~6HIWDExqQq6sbvjykL7wdWyNA-YmeJKsra~eUF4PayASauwUago9mRNIBTrA~KqSh3qMSTPEa2ECS3j3FGInAx7n4qobOa0dVEMCPbHNofWTI~m2A39zBVDKMrPRMuS1-Q15xmT1F067ko0I1Y05-3ZO8nqj6b2Mqjq-9rCPARE5qV3GjWnxt6vQsQH9ns351IAZWOJDFAIVwyqH4pF2HN0EX3p2Sg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Taylor County School Board voted to hold a 28‑day public hearing on the potential sale of the Rock Building after members and members of the public called for more transparency and independent appraisals.

Public commenter Santina Deming told the board the Rock Building is “a symbol of craftsmanship, resilience, and the values that this county once held dear,” and said she had seen no publicly shared cost analysis justifying a sale. Deming urged the board to “show us the facts” before disposing of the property.

Board members pressed staff for financial detail during discussion. Legal counsel told the board statute does not require appraisals but that state facilities officials recommend them; the board heard the usual practice is one appraisal for properties over $500,000 and two when value exceeds $1 million. Staff estimated annual carrying costs for the building (insurance, utilities and maintenance) in the discussion; board members said they wanted a clearer apples‑to‑apples comparison of savings if programs now housed there are relocated.

A motion to proceed to a public hearing on the possible sale was made by Miss Carlton and seconded by Miss Mathis; the motion carried. Board members instructed staff to seek appraisals and to return with cost‑comparison data before final action. Board members also discussed, but did not finalize, whether to authorize immediate advertisement for the hearing; several said they preferred the appraisals and additional information to be assembled before advertisement.

Board members expressed both fiscal and sentimental considerations: some described the building as an important local landmark, while others emphasized the district’s need to reduce recurring costs. The board did not vote to set a minimum sale price or to approve any sale; those decisions will require additional steps and information.

Next steps identified by the board include obtaining one or more appraisals, preparing a cost‑savings analysis comparing continued use versus sale, publicly noticing the hearing consistent with statute and agency guidance, and bringing those materials back to the board prior to any final disposition of the property.","The Taylor County School Board voted to hold a public hearing on the potential sale of the Rock Building after public commenters and some board members called for more transparency and independent appraisals.",{"_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},6746066,"Superintendent outlines $3 million hurricane relief allocation; board raises budget, start‑time and administrative pipeline questions",1041,3386000,4427000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5122126-2d46a54d01398b99482260f03b70b1f1&start=3386&end=4427","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5122126-2d46a54d01398b99482260f03b70b1f1/thumbnail_3386000.jpg","/articles/6746066/Florida/Superintendent-outlines-3-million-hurricane-relief-allocation-board-raises-budget-starttime-and-administrative-pipeline-questions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6746066-5cb64468bbd7fc2de1955c194c01ea27/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163511&Signature=jC84Od4FuwXj7KzAuxytEsLGQ5bhpG5Ndjm2l3gSwbaTjt7YffrotYS7VDcu5Lvhgr66brBxwAdBCBss-rx-iICWQso7CZX~Iyh2rWVWBQfXC3U8p7X37rwI9pgKAmI8hbWl2l4LwbSiV6p18-av92pzDX8nsxjAigqJpnZSmF4JFu1JUZ-uMZNItjHl~~RVa1E-EwFZsgMc-dWZ38by5ZEcJ19Tkuu6C-sqspb3w5imEoflMD-Cu2MRYcSYkRRu3eacWvup5Zta48t4rdjYiuJLuLkGp7kzcGFqrgo5qEshAbtoG6TospR0t5Zewh5wPdixMSVgG9GjDqwxBPhuMg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Reggie told the board the district received a $3,000,000 hurricane relief allocation and thanked state officials and the governor for support. He said administrators are working through a busy summer preparing for the 2025–26 school year and that district staff will present details as funding and FTE information become available.

Board members praised the superintendent’s advocacy in Tallahassee and urged pursuing appropriations to help sustain multi‑year investments; several members said they had seen appropriation line items where districts received phased or multiyear funding. One board member asked for more lead time on budget materials and for the district to provide FTE and budget figures ahead of the next meeting so the board can meaningfully review the tentative budget.

Board members also raised operational questions: some expressed concern that revised school start times were posted publicly before formal board consideration and asked administration to ensure board input for future operational changes. The superintendent and members additionally congratulated newly appointed administrators; the superintendent described a local focus on building an administrative pipeline and said staff will continue training and developing local candidates for leadership roles.

The superintendent also said roughly $147,000 in adult‑education funds (GED program) was temporarily frozen as of the meeting date and that staff were pursuing release of those funds with federal representatives; board members requested updates at the next meeting.","Superintendent Reggie reported a $3 million hurricane relief allocation for the district and updated the board on budgeting, administrative hires and a temporary freeze of about $147,000 in adult‑education funds.",{"_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},6746075,"Board approves two 8‑hour bus driver positions and new 8‑hour driver job description amid debate over claimed savings",86,2797000,2883000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5122126-2d46a54d01398b99482260f03b70b1f1&start=2797&end=2883","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5122126-2d46a54d01398b99482260f03b70b1f1/thumbnail_2797000.jpg","/articles/6746075/Florida/Board-approves-two-8hour-bus-driver-positions-and-new-8hour-driver-job-description-amid-debate-over-claimed-savings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6746075-1be9934c1fe347af0e5359bb17e57a8a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163511&Signature=eUqKWUzpotMM4WmtjxgFAlxw8hZaXJbr7hUGQ4CrFtiRElLFZoVxUFbirrrSPs1no424w75KVriWDOo8gRq~eTDYY0jhdH0JNwIqLt2ZlCjZBlEYxa8RRsSBRad0A57qm8CII-FSfYP~3VNb~LzjgRuoQIgzLgp8WvYuIraD9bKWdFTmoeczootbd9B987BeuA04PkmkAY-qe1ODqNf2pETc4R5DPzn~AQPpivDpSHN~69M9siw0cq0rnzEIdWngNkYc-dsZ4X1fo~BFX5QH5sYqz4huQoJfjeMwr13DqolVXZHEkYfv8q6C9AgitxVf0HqM5AFkDGG75c4cRaUOew__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Taylor County School Board approved two personnel actions intended to reduce extra‑hour payments in transportation: creation of two 8‑hour bus driver positions (agenda item 12.13) and a new 8‑hour school bus driver job description (agenda item 12.15).

Personnel staff presented a cost analysis showing that converting recurring extra‑hour work into two full positions would reduce estimated transportation pay from about $63,000 to $41,000 in the first calculated scenario — a projected savings of roughly $22,000 — primarily by reducing overtime and extra‑hour pay. The personnel director said the new 8‑hour position covers ESE/short runs, BBTC student runs, early‑dismissal IEP transports and other duties as assigned, and that the district expects to use existing employees’ baseline hours plus the new positions to cover edge runs.

Several board members pressed staff for clarity on the routing assumptions and whether previous routing software or scheduling changes had been fully exploited to reduce runs. One board member questioned whether the net district cost will fall if expenses are simply shifted to other buildings or if overtime issues recur. The motion to create the two positions and the motion to approve the new job description both passed; Miss Donnell recorded a dissent on at least one of the votes.

The board also discussed that some drivers previously worked reduced hours and that the district’s historical change from shorter runs to longer contracted hours had been intended to reduce reliance on extra hours; the board asked staff to monitor and report back on realized savings after implementation.","The board approved creation of two 8‑hour bus driver positions and a new 8‑hour school bus driver job description after staff said adding positions would reduce overtime and save roughly $22,000 annually; one board member opposed, questioning whether the district will realize the claimed savings.",{"_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},6746071,"Board names representatives to 2025 Value Adjustment Board",62,2698000,2760000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5122126-2d46a54d01398b99482260f03b70b1f1&start=2698&end=2760","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5122126-2d46a54d01398b99482260f03b70b1f1/thumbnail_2698000.jpg","/articles/6746071/Florida/Board-names-representatives-to-2025-Value-Adjustment-Board","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6746071-db8c40daf0c56b5570d38b1a2550a9a3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163511&Signature=fwh9Aijmaa3t0vFEeD8B6tWAZpzkiHnQhK~R-BQdc8I3pcWqYtNbxGYK8GJRLELv6lL87E2SmgyCYQq1nxLbl9JUj3oGRlLa1NQtgnWlqUNxVgcNehi1DPhfqIZnnh8tUIHJF9t2LtBTyJ-tn-6FP95usf4T-jCEOGCCmg8KbGXPPIS6CqIooZMW5ogxwKGe0v2Yws6Zdl1UgQA9EOL2ZCMDP9xwdq4ZPg~s5Tfb2cfvUmokQBARKxXDWTl6SEd1wVbKjo5kBtkSn1kEygeWMiSrr4GV6KNgErQJfyknIjIaXUweglZfRtRQkhdWCnMKE99G4mD2bU8Z8x9pKaZ0ZA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Taylor County School Board appointed board members and a citizen to serve on the county’s 2025 Value Adjustment Board. Miss Carlton volunteered to serve as the regular member and Miss Agner volunteered to serve as the alternate; both appointments were approved by motion and second. The board also appointed a citizen representative, Jim Nessel, following a nomination and second.

Board members confirmed they had contacted the recommended citizen and asked staff to follow up to confirm contact information and formal appointment paperwork.","The school board appointed Miss Carlton as the regular member and Miss Agner as alternate to the 2025 Value Adjustment Board and approved citizen representative Jim Nessel by motion. The appointments were carried by majority vote.","actionData","errors"]

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FFA alumni and parents urge board to keep ag teacher supplemental days as Perkins funding falls

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Board names representatives to 2025 Value Adjustment Board