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Marion Technical College director (title changed this year) Mr. Smallridge told the board the purchase will include two permanently mounted X-ray machines and one portable unit so students can train on the same models used by local hospitals. He said separating equipment procurement from the construction contract saved the district tax and builder fees and reduced contingency costs.

Smallridge described the campus plan as part of a broader move to offer an associate of science degree in radiography alongside the existing certificate: \"we're gonna add a live radiology lab at MTC… this is just under 600,000 for the equipment\" and the build-out cost was described as roughly $300,000. He said the purchase will be paid from fund balance.

Board members welcomed the plan as a way to expand career and technical pathways and dual-enrollment opportunities for high-school students. One board member noted that MTC is the only technical college in Florida with a grandfathered program; the live lab helps maintain accreditation and expand an AS track.

The motion to approve the agreement passed unanimously, 4-0.

What happens next: District staff will proceed with the equipment purchase and lab build-out; administrators said dual-enrollment pathways and an AS track will be pursued in parallel.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Marion County School Board Meeting, September 9, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved buying radiologic imaging equipment (just under $600,000) plus an estimated $300,000 build-out for a live lab at Marion Technical College to support an associate in science in radiography and expanded dual-enrollment options; funds will come from fund balance.","taxTitle","Marion, School Districts, Florida","taxId",15365,"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},6788580,"Marion County board approves district-managed turnaround plan for Oak Crest Elementary",120,2945140,3065989,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5745054-c79a7bb5b3ea583795bdcbc396affeea&start=2945&end=3065","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5745054-c79a7bb5b3ea583795bdcbc396affeea/thumbnail_2945140.jpg","/articles/6788580/Florida/Marion-County-board-approves-district-managed-turnaround-plan-for-Oak-Crest-Elementary","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6788580-b7c45e89e3dfae733491dd3a1892dab0/orig.mp4?Expires=1773581394&Signature=o2INXWpM8nZQfy3ufYh5GBVayJiAJbuNwZZnIR8NN5WYa6qxFvPUpqlvmVqz4KQKb~u2ePRmXvptyhwBoG496GL9fHRIoT~bmUGs6xu9KzwMQNRMeM81g~YH-Hjfy6nS9mxQY92mZ-BL3NJhWHU9Umt~MRkk5-pcKzgneFdEkGm~1mnCemNzHhVzC-XSF9e6fAFTh~yRBMWCr8vTSW0DmhgjQZb-34huBUwHZPWvERpwAS7XVnue1tGpuo6BC7xJ4xjV8BsjfGBSnBu3rKeLxMPcc0gyZEd6Zz0H630uzXVIYxf2C48Nsf2pwJOH0WvFz7i6oIZnpYP4NsdPXALhOg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Marion County School Board on Sept. 9 approved a district-managed Step One turnaround plan for Oak Crest Elementary after reviewing a multi-point strategy intended to reverse consecutive D grades.

Area Superintendent Lamar Rembert told the board the plan was built from a comprehensive review of school performance data disaggregated by subject, grade level and subgroup. He said the plan’s highlights include appointing Sarah Dobbs as school leader, staffing the school with experienced, certified instructors (including 16 reading-endorsed teachers), ongoing progress monitoring using local and state assessments, weekly central-office data reviews to produce action plans, and at least twice-monthly support from the Bureau of School Improvement.

“There are already signs of early success,” Rembert said, noting Oak Crest’s daily average attendance is \"hovering around 95%\" and describing an attendance response committee composed of business partners, community outreach and district and school-based members.

Board members praised the initial results but urged sustained support. One member said low parent turnout at a recent community meeting could be read two ways but emphasized confidence in Principal Dobbs’ leadership. Interim Superintendent Dr. Danielle Brewer confirmed that, if approved, she will present the targeted improvement plan to the State Board of Education on Sept. 24, 2025.

The board voted unanimously to approve the plan. The motion passed 4-0.

What happens next: With the board’s approval, district staff will implement the outlined staffing, monitoring and coaching steps and report progress through the established monthly and weekly review cycles.","The school board approved a district-managed Step One turnaround plan for Oak Crest Elementary to address consecutive D grades, including appointing Sarah Dobbs, adding certified reading-endorsed teachers and monthly monitoring; superintendent will present the plan to the State Board on Sept. 24, 2025.",{"_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},6788569,"Board honors threat-management teams, addresses recent student safety incidents and parent concerns",1891,1624170,3516050,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5745054-c79a7bb5b3ea583795bdcbc396affeea&start=1624&end=3516","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5745054-c79a7bb5b3ea583795bdcbc396affeea/thumbnail_1624170.jpg","/articles/6788569/Florida/Board-honors-threat-management-teams-addresses-recent-student-safety-incidents-and-parent-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6788569-79ac71801918d6c057270af358a06565/orig.mp4?Expires=1773581394&Signature=hzd1TwxemUHWdeblnbk5ywEkrQEZ7Vvn0UD9grOQVarJ9PyURHpkMS09xsR-84vNzCtJlXrbVSrvdCjzmzacJiQO~0hN9aW15oNz~QRxlWEm731KCZOICZVj9bxI7CCT1vxCtRc4DkZcsRoOtee7Ah9xzVrnfOv8QgXkU4yZfLBRqNuHrE5qHLaU3VDnTw-GcXOGYMYbUCiaIdD10z90l5vNmLq3nxeNIdZ31rj05tVhoc~JMGRHF21i2OKOt0XgYa-TvqSTn6uBUJwAjsuNoWN3F1pzNS02JNrOtFlLujcDwXthBiv7fgZXV3zTKOgvrFJOOomRFkSwvZAYREBvlQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Marion County School Board members on Sept. 9 recognized school-based threat-management teams and community partners for work aligned with the Florida Harm Prevention and Threat Management Model and discussed two recent safety-related incidents.

Corey Taylor presented the Threat Management Recognition Program and said every Marion County campus now has a trained school-based threat management team. He described the teams as composed of administrative, instructional, mental-health and law-enforcement staff who gather facts, assess risk and coordinate interventions.

Interim Superintendent Dr. Danielle Brewer told the board that a bus incident the previous day was handled promptly: students who reported the incident were contacted, law enforcement responded quickly, and College Park staff made personal phone calls while an automated message was sent to families.

During public comment, parent Jamie Niswonger said her VPK child was intentionally struck in the face by a classmate and alleged that the other student was left in class with no immediate removal or notification. Niswonger said she requested a no-contact order and felt \"black walled\" by school staff. She called for consistent, enforceable discipline policies across the district.

Board members responded by reviewing the district code of conduct and noting that VPK is a choice program with enrollment conditions tied to behavior; one board member said the issue requires community partnerships and systematic work. Dr. Sarah James said she had spoken with Ocala Police Chief Balkan to better understand accountability and referenced Florida Statute 790.174 concerning safe firearm storage in relation to a separate incident in which a minor accessed a weapon; she said the statute could be strengthened.

The meeting included multiple formal recognitions of staff, students and partners for their role in prevention and response to safety concerns.

Next steps: School administrators said they will follow up with families and apply existing protocols; the board encouraged continued interagency conversations and potential legislative discussion about firearm storage statutes.","The board recognized threat-management teams and community partners, praised a bus driver and described a recent bus incident where students reported a threat; a parent publicly alleged inadequate response after a VPK student was struck, and board members discussed discipline policy and Florida Statute 790.174 on safe firearm storage.","actionData","errors"]

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Board approves nearly $600,000 equipment purchase for Marion Technical College radiology lab

Marion County board approves district-managed turnaround plan for Oak Crest Elementary

Board honors threat-management teams, addresses recent student safety incidents and parent concerns