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The member described parent concerns about students riding e-bikes through car lines and reported an anecdote in which an adult said he nearly struck a student who did not wear a helmet. The board member said other districts are implementing safety courses (one example named in the discussion was Pedal Ace) that include a required safety class, an exam, and a decal for compliant devices.

Staff and board members discussed common policy elements: prohibiting riding on campus (requiring students to walk bikes on campus), mandating safety training and helmets, and using decals or other visible markers to indicate compliance with the safety course. The presenting board member asked staff to gather examples, resource names and draft language for the board’s consideration.

Staff agreed to email materials and named resources to the requesting board member and to add the item to a future discussion agenda so the board can consider formal policy language. No policy was adopted at the workshop.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Nassau County School Board - September 8, 2025 - School Board Workshop","oneSentenceSummary","A board member asked staff to research e-bike policies used by other districts and suggested requiring safety training, decals and rules that students walk e-bikes on campus; staff agreed to collect examples and follow up.","taxTitle","Nassau, School Districts, Florida","taxId",15623,"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},6475448,"Board reviews dual-enrollment articulation agreement with FSCJ; fees unchanged per staff",94,530000,624000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5733865-b77acb14c27dbae8553f771d9f91b6e0&start=530&end=624","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5733865-b77acb14c27dbae8553f771d9f91b6e0/thumbnail_530000.jpg","/articles/6475448/Florida/Board-reviews-dual-enrollment-articulation-agreement-with-FSCJ-fees-unchanged-per-staff","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6475448-1b25e7fc10820c5132ec9c178b45d0a7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770602567&Signature=OUX5aXOZxUdage1u-EESNOS8lYXst3zWP7xaKRBWzEGhTabugiURKgqZkzxlSuVPt3wonyu8-eHJdbC2SShKQJrkr23zg3jSy6~S278ur5JBvxs2eZ1~HgizBltgRlnbe-xcnwstk-4Dsq-KOGUGyJjKcP1f6STggtxO6O5M6JrEXKIoOoptnA9HFOohTXpUE5o1~-phxpszkur95V~p9mTzdbkeNJxcb-iX-tgQ~BC3KENrpBqowyr2YYhFgGATxRh1Ilo3raFAkPVI-IxXpY8P5~nzTMq2PlqCGdAFOk8EjIaJRIqSLujOuXZKNccZ0p0vfUXzwWehfKbAPESfAg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The board considered the district’s articulation agreement with Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) to continue dual-enrollment opportunities for students.

Staff told the board the agreement mirrors the state-adjusted fees and that the district is not taking on additional costs beyond those state adjustments. A board member asked whether the fees the district pays to FSCJ had changed; staff answered that state fee adjustments applied and that the district’s responsibilities remain as before.

There was no substantive opposition or amendment recorded in the workshop discussion. Staff said the agreement was the standard renewal and that any additional coordination needed between district schools and FSCJ would be handled through existing channels.

No final vote or dollar figures were recorded in the workshop transcript; staff indicated the agreement would be on the consent or action agenda as required by procurement and district policy.","The district presented a renewed articulation agreement with Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) for dual enrollment. Staff said fees remained at state-adjusted levels and no changes to district financial responsibility were reported; board had no substantive objections.",{"_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},6475451,"Board reviews contract proposal to support new construction teachers",55,447000,502000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5733865-b77acb14c27dbae8553f771d9f91b6e0&start=447&end=502","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5733865-b77acb14c27dbae8553f771d9f91b6e0/thumbnail_447000.jpg","/articles/6475451/Florida/Board-reviews-contract-proposal-to-support-new-construction-teachers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6475451-571ea7e20668874f72b35c2c52882bc0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770602567&Signature=bgzrRRrT~Z2c~R1i9zvA1YLJMZvMt4~AO9LqLFYyzDOZOx9QslyDm0Q5PGEFq9XtbaOesWc5XdnQbXDvze0JcwcvffU~V3u1zPP3iWYnpQ3Az7cSHtTqYEJd02nJA5W7TFRMzZ57Uo5xlQL9B2CnS2GVDZ-CeXDDOqTjhFyDQuXQiIDoR4c6yHCBi3zuiIeZ4tMbLjk5jvHaJc4tz3Y352k7SLE~gL08K9VKHSPlow6~mp9udoQgACRvZMAqVSFWLIbnQ74QKX2ui-xNi87JF1IJdTEV93G8QKtczNV2QgdFdLl4xV6IvLYTehxTPLjJtoTRekaEfWaANqXYbD1M7w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The board reviewed an agenda item proposing a contract with FAB Rebuilding Construction Training to provide professional learning for newly hired construction teachers at West Nassau and Fernandina Beach High schools.

Staff said two new teachers were hired this year for construction-related programs; one had no previous experience in the field and the contract is intended to provide on-site support and certifications needed to teach the program. Staff described the work as ‘‘professional learning for the new teacher’’ and said the contractor would work alongside existing staff and provide the certifications required for the position.

Board members asked clarifying questions and there were no recorded objections during the workshop portion of the meeting. Staff did not record a formal approval vote in the transcript for this item; staff indicated the item would remain on the agenda for board action at an upcoming meeting if required.

No dollar amount or contract length was specified on the record during the workshop discussion; staff indicated additional contract details were available in the agenda packet.","District staff presented a contract with FAB Rebuilding Construction Training to provide professional learning and certifications for new construction-program teachers at West Nassau and Fernandina Beach High schools; no final vote recorded.",{"_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},6475456,"Board hears recommendation to consolidate employee health plans; committee favors three-plan structure",287,925000,1212000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5733865-b77acb14c27dbae8553f771d9f91b6e0&start=925&end=1212","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5733865-b77acb14c27dbae8553f771d9f91b6e0/thumbnail_925000.jpg","/articles/6475456/Florida/Board-hears-recommendation-to-consolidate-employee-health-plans-committee-favors-three-plan-structure","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6475456-fb3e3777f754666fb40dad0e8cc8c196/orig.mp4?Expires=1770602567&Signature=SBzU-6MbVYiXdLtUtVQOi5mjW~wF495xDbYPg3mCwL74jkjM7unAAnyH5b1HJp8TgwNmnc4e5e9Qn0A7T4CKgK9IR9Wy0y9WW6fNJDmrroGc2cZPtwE1QloJalflqHj-gHAGPvSczuL5LOBQPuIsEQYxIQCrbt6pBQZOlycNa69OCBWou26~t~UUQIV~zgd8HMh76IIt-7evuOwfJ562-iLoD0Ez9dMYLgTLEKRtielyiygHpucMT1Kvw~RdwCRKWfpQf2mBzlJbM~LFSOBYNimytubzwDYtekfe4ET-LqjUDelRiyFekgiW6FKMEj7GsNDzGcOQKzwWLtnGdAxl-A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The board received a presentation from the insurance committee about proposed changes to the district’s employee health plans.

The district’s insurance lead explained the committee evaluated five existing plans (two HMOs, two PPOs and one high-deductible option) and recommended consolidating to a three-plan structure that mirrors common market practice: one HMO option, one PPO option and a high-deductible plan. The committee said they selected plans reflecting where the majority of employees currently are enrolled.

Staff walked through sample employer and employee shares for the proposed plans and emphasized federal affordability calculations that require the district to keep the employee contribution for the lowest-cost self-only option below a statutory percentage of household income. Staff gave an illustrative example using a low-wage employee to demonstrate how federal affordability rules affect the district’s employer share and the resulting employee premium.

Board members asked questions but did not alter the recommendation during the workshop; staff said the insurance committee will continue its work and bring a final recommendation back to the board for approval in October.

The district will continue the procurement and review process with the benefits vendor (referred to as Fleet in the presentation) while the committee refines plan options and contribution levels. No final premium-setting vote occurred in this meeting.","Staff and the insurance committee recommended moving from five employee health plan options to a three-plan structure (HMO, PPO and a high-deductible option) and presented estimated employer and employee shares; board approved moving the item forward for finalization in October.",{"_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},6475461,"Board clarifies pupil-progression language: ‘notice of non‑graduation’ replaces certificate phrasing",74,693000,767000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5733865-b77acb14c27dbae8553f771d9f91b6e0&start=693&end=767","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5733865-b77acb14c27dbae8553f771d9f91b6e0/thumbnail_693000.jpg","/articles/6475461/Florida/Board-clarifies-pupil-progression-language-notice-of-nongraduation-replaces-certificate-phrasing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6475461-b1de0b517ac8d3a10dbfd8c9d51c419a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770602567&Signature=F4WwOQ39HQDUJ7TxmPZAeRJzWgioDeEopNgbVdyeJr~qk-rj3giCBhXj0ye1WOOThvS4d1Gftu10Wfofe1jX9D6MmZDN42MQ8gzq4uz0KnjvcBB6HLzptvkzNnjfLM-G~uzTBE3XKgF33TRNVpn1cbYClSpqdIHCxdQO0uN-sx2jyhdmc6q-V9PIxIXXHAwwfc5AvZ8ophCNnP4M10mtwnOnj8ybIll4TLf46sPCmwLrYzdne0ZuXQ98hKoJzFcYh~-osqj4elZbIPRkXbOZNCpzg4DRJJpcJDkknsWGqCiUh1RQwpIxycNHgLzkXkN2d~g0rMxVCCPv-p1bORryWg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District staff explained changes to pupil-progression documents and how the state’s terminology affects diplomas and completion notices.

A staff presenter said the revised state language does not create a new pathway for Nassau County: “It’s not a certificate of completion. It’s a notice of non graduation,” the presenter said, describing the document that administrators must provide when a student does not meet graduation requirements. Staff explained the notice triggers required parent meetings with an administrator or counselor and that staff will outline next steps, such as completing credits at a community school or retaking assessments (ACT/SAT) or pursuing alternate pathways where appropriate.

Staff and the district’s Exceptional Student Education (ESE) representative said certificates of completion for students with disabilities have not been issued in the district for many years, and that the update largely clarifies terminology rather than changing local options. The ESE representative said Nassau County already offers multiple pathways — portfolio options and alternate pathways — that allow students with disabilities to pursue a traditional diploma when appropriate.

Board members said media attention around a recent statewide press release had prompted questions from the public, and staff acknowledged the release drew attention but said district practice aligned with state expectations and that administrators will be required to meet families and deliver the notice when a student has not earned a diploma.

Staff also noted the district will require administrators to hold a meeting with parents and counselors before issuing the notice and will provide clear guidance on next steps for students who do not meet graduation requirements.

No formal change to policy was approved during the meeting; staff presented the proposed pupil-progression language and answered clarifying questions.","District staff said state phrasing changes mean the school will issue a 'notice of non‑graduation' when students do not meet graduation requirements; staff emphasized existing alternative pathways remain for students with disabilities and other learners.",{"_33":125,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":126,"_41":127,"_43":128,"_45":129,"_47":130,"_49":131,"_51":132,"_53":133,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":134,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":135,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6475466,"Nassau school board debates millage cuts and which capital projects to delay",1171,1997000,3168000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5733865-b77acb14c27dbae8553f771d9f91b6e0&start=1997&end=3168","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5733865-b77acb14c27dbae8553f771d9f91b6e0/thumbnail_1997000.jpg","/articles/6475466/Florida/Nassau-school-board-debates-millage-cuts-and-which-capital-projects-to-delay","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6475466-1d6e2e1aed41efd65b0945fe8526fafe/orig.mp4?Expires=1770602567&Signature=Ic~6amaoSjHJcTSKQq6qMKBbehBQ2iYE1wf4c9E9BGWf5PteOeBrxcsT7oryhu9KOoOIlTyZLcqAdeNO~5Bj3~CIAKJhiRJ-BTp8HXrNsSxXMhUhw70nFWWaiI348PStRj-mrUmgBKma8kiVZygXId5MDWnTcmcLYi-eFMsLLYAbrdLwvfee5Wb3SrBX3-pdo-38dZvIe~s-o0WTkXFynQKV9~cZB-Isu5lV0liD-LyDV47cFf1cnt7aVt~PSTjEbgzq1jFBuFu1GFiN7PtJ98cNpWhdnhqGztw5jbQfLx3Ma0W9u7C1pAqeFoaKemkAL~ZUCOEPpKoES7h0pqu0ng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Members of the Nassau County School Board spent the meeting’s longest block of time debating proposed reductions to the district’s tentative millage and which capital projects could be delayed if revenue is lowered.

The discussion focused on two reduction scenarios presented by staff: a roughly $1,000,940 reduction tied to a 0.1-mill cut and a smaller reduction tied to a 0.05-mill cut (staff provided the exact comparison sheets to board members). Dr. Burns said staff needed clear direction so numbers could be finalized before the board’s budget meeting the following day.

Board members repeatedly raised athletics-related projects as candidates to postpone, noting the district’s multi-year list of field, track and bleacher work. Speakers identified several large line items in the capital plan: field and track renovations, replacement or relocation of bleachers, and new concession and restroom buildings for football fields. Board members and staff warned some projects are interdependent: expanding a track at Fernandina Beach High School would require moving or replacing home-side bleachers and updating concessions to create space for two additional lanes.

Several members said some items already are scheduled for later years and therefore would be less painful to defer. Staff noted that some projects advertised or in procurement this year could be paused with minimal near-term impact, while other projects already underway or requiring paired work (track plus bleachers plus concessions) would be difficult to split.

Superintendent-level staff and the finance consultant discussed rolling unspent capital funds into a future ‘‘new school’’ account as an alternative way to manage reductions while keeping projects staged. Mr. Zimmerman asked about specific rollover items such as a $1 million tennis court replacement at West Nassau High School and why dollar amounts had carried from the 2024–25 plan into the 2025–26 draft; staff replied some projects had not been started and therefore funds remained in the capital fund.

The board asked staff to prepare motion paperwork with accurate numbers for the next-day budget meeting. No formal action on millage or the capital plan was taken during this session; the board reconvened in a special budget meeting the following evening to vote.

Board members requested staff produce the precise, vote-ready budget sheets reflecting either the 0.1- or 0.05-mill scenarios so they could approve accurate numbers in the advertised public hearing.

Further follow-up: staff will (a) supply the exact dollar impacts of the two reduction scenarios; (b) indicate which capital projects are already in procurement or construction and which can be deferred; and (c) present options for spreading reductions to avoid concentrating cuts in a single community.","Board members discussed whether to reduce proposed millage by 0.05 or 0.1 mills, and how cuts would affect planned capital projects including athletic venues, bleachers, tracks and concession stands; no final vote was taken and a budget meeting is scheduled for the next day.","actionData","errors"]

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