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Why it matters: The proclamations note the district’s obligation to inclusive education and public recognition of contributions by people with disabilities; district staff described ongoing efforts to expand transition‑to‑work opportunities for students with disabilities.

Dr. Kim Holliday read a proclamation that cited Section 1003.4205 of the Florida Statutes, which designates the first two weeks of October as Disability History and Awareness Week in public schools. The proclamation called for inclusive instruction, greater access and celebration of students with disabilities’ achievements.

District staff described several transition and employment initiatives. Officials said Project SEARCH is in its second year at AdventHealth Palm Coast; the Trail program operates a student‑run Trail Cafe at the engagement center and will hold a ribbon‑cutting ceremony on Oct. 17. The district credited partners including AdventHealth, Grand Villa Senior Living, Publix, the Flagler County Education Foundation and the ABLE Trust for supporting internships, job shadowing and career training.

Lisa Bortis (identified in the meeting as AdventHealth liaison), Jill Kulwicki (Project SEARCH teacher) and other transition staff participated in the presentation. The board received an overview of work‑based learning opportunities that aim to link classroom learning with employment, such as job coaching, internships and vocational rehabilitation services.

Actions and authorities: The board adopted proclamations recognizing Disability History and Awareness Week and Disability Employment Awareness Month during the Sept. 23 meeting. The reading of the disability history proclamation explicitly cited Florida Statute section 1003.4205. The proclamation recognizing Disability Employment Awareness Month referenced the 1988 federal designation for National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

Clarifying details: Project SEARCH at AdventHealth is in its second year locally; Trail program participants will host a ribbon cutting on Oct. 17; the district highlighted that Trail participants have begun job shadowing at AdventHealth North. The proclamations were entered into the record as adopted by the board on Sept. 23. The meeting also named new ESE coordinator Jennifer Wright and described district ESE procedures and family‑engagement initiatives such as the ESE parent advisory and quarterly ESE newsletters.

Ending note: The board adopted the proclamations and the district highlighted tangible transition‑to‑work programs and community partnerships the board said will expand employment and post‑secondary options for students with disabilities.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","09/23/25 School Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The board adopted proclamations recognizing Disability History and Awareness Week and Disability Employment Awareness Month and heard updates on transition programs, including Project SEARCH and the Trail program in partnership with AdventHealth Palm Coast.","taxTitle","Flagler, School Districts, Florida","taxId",65392,"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},5975497,"Parents press Flagler board for weapons detection; board schedules closed session with sheriff to review safety",2651,3688000,6339000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5843500-83792aefcd5fe595230a4e62d65d44e9&start=3688&end=6339","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5843500-83792aefcd5fe595230a4e62d65d44e9/thumbnail_3688000.jpg","/articles/5975497/Florida/Parents-press-Flagler-board-for-weapons-detection-board-schedules-closed-session-with-sheriff-to-review-safety","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5975497-030e51293e26587fc76407d9404cb065/orig.mp4?Expires=1775493145&Signature=L~iOLpwnO0yk-rmIksPWI-Sxr3APr5FS-i45xt0pQinj8f4IWZ-jr-0YHEqc1-TAs03xYkl-ATFMZcQpS2Am57CbcwuAWkRRCsF-GVHK4ZrTXJfIUaHozN7TuBHKZ9JkzpHHdh2b-UDcYEVXvN4NTu8E6UE5KhJh130ickdXvBRJomH7jHacVIQ0~LK21Bu5rgiV3C4UuhZH8hjYCEMmgsT4SEQymZafF06VzTTi37ngz6FUCrH5AxdewjCa4ZU7PJYmD3G07Iq9vmLtt9eu~xGU6MBQNST-pj7b9i4YQrkT~DJm850nJ4Z-ewAf2UuRY11vWE5AQwKB9oDaYVNr2w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several parents and community members told the Flagler County School Board on Sept. 23 they want more visible and systematic weapons detection after speakers described a student on campus with a weapon earlier this school year.

Why it matters: Community speakers linked the concern to national school shootings and argued proactive detection and clear procedures could prevent tragedies. Board members acknowledged the concerns and scheduled a closed session to review safety measures with the sheriff’s office.

At public comment, Catherine Cheek said, “What happened on Thursday, September 4 cannot happen again,” and cited the sheriff’s department report that a student carried a weapon through campus during that day. Cheek asked the district to install “advanced weapons detection upon the entry of our school campuses.”

Hilda Smith, a parent and longtime volunteer, spoke about the emotional toll on families and said that while detectors are not “a fix all,” they are “a start” that the community should pursue. Smith urged the board to accept the difficulty and cost of improved detection as necessary to keep children safe.

Board and superintendent response: LaShaka Moore, superintendent, told the public the board takes safety seriously and announced the board will hold a closed session with the sheriff’s office on Sept. 30 to discuss safety recommendations. Moore said the district will consider sheriff’s recommendations and that the closed session is intended for collaborative review of security steps.

Board member remarks emphasized reporting and civic engagement. A board member noted the need to define what “0 tolerance” means in practice and encouraged community members to report threats so the district can investigate. Some board members thanked the sheriff’s office for responding to recent threats and praised the district’s follow‑up with emotional and mental‑health check‑ins after school security incidents.

Actions and next steps: The board scheduled a closed session with the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office on Sept. 30 focused solely on safety. No public vote to install metal detectors or to allocate funds occurred at the Sept. 23 meeting; several speakers asked the board to investigate feasibility and costs. Board member Janie Reddy requested a feasibility study and timeline for weapons detection and other safety measures; staff were asked to return with options.

Clarifying details: Speakers referenced an earlier out‑of‑district case (Winder, Georgia) and local incidents from Sept. 4; those references were presented by public commenters as reasons for urgent action. Moore and board members repeatedly noted that the district has mental‑health teams and urged community members to report threats through the proper channels so they can be investigated.

Ending note: The board set a closed session with law enforcement to review safety recommendations and asked staff to prepare feasibility materials. Community members who want immediate action were encouraged to file reports with school leadership or law enforcement.","Multiple speakers urged metal detectors and other weapons‑detection steps after reports of a student with a weapon on campus. The board scheduled a closed session with the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office to review safety recommendations.",{"_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},5975503,"Flagler Schools proclaims October as Bullying Prevention Month; parents and staff call for stronger training and follow-up",3710,811000,4521000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5843500-83792aefcd5fe595230a4e62d65d44e9&start=811&end=4521","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5843500-83792aefcd5fe595230a4e62d65d44e9/thumbnail_811000.jpg","/articles/5975503/Florida/Flagler-Schools-proclaims-October-as-Bullying-Prevention-Month-parents-and-staff-call-for-stronger-training-and-follow-up","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5975503-de0e72b5e786ddf72d7f06470dfc052e/orig.mp4?Expires=1775493145&Signature=amJvKyBLvOsHtxFz1Qv38el7-XHdCSvEPkAZtHRAXp8xmZvDWktvT0SPWrYsMJknoSEfjxIh8lVI2z9pwsk5L3JTx4zQy~P6AqP~pyZmf6ugoQQvPwAqLKTZQnWHUGGRgcRnEeCpBexR7WtbnBerE9oZD3OKVbUkDlrz4OvAUWgLulcRCdv2rPspuRYmMIsEW8Yf1WARtG39zrFgsW9Z22xadwXhmepRc8nTNUkZJ3buPaquo1yikoOjy7d2Wp6uFCW~A7IuzubwhnBhGjvqCDipmKbyvcHLv72dM3tikFIZK-XgOMtG82phhB1mouiFweJ9wtctMI138YNH5GI8FQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Flagler County School Board on Sept. 23 adopted a resolution recognizing October 2025 as National Bullying Prevention Month and heard public testimony urging stronger prevention, clearer reporting and more staff training.

The proclamation, read during the board’s special announcements, recognizes bullying as “physical, verbal, and emotional harm” that occurs in schools and online and calls on Flagler Schools to engage students, parents and staff in prevention activities. The board signed the resolution and the document was entered into the minutes as adopted by the members at the regular open public meeting.

Why it matters: Students and staff told the board that current measures are insufficient to prevent recurring harm and that more training for classroom aides and better mechanisms for tracking and investigating bullying are needed to protect students’ mental and physical wellbeing.

Students Kaylee Marie Trigiani and a fellow student spoke during the meeting’s public comment portion. Trigiani said, “Bullying gets you nowhere in your life,” and described how bullying can escalate from insults about hair or clothes to physical harm within days. A second student said, “Bullying causes suicide. Psychological breakdowns or even depression.”

Paraprofessionals and volunteers described gaps in training and supports. Brianna Lopez, a paraprofessional, told the board she has “been in numerous situations where behaviors have become physical,” and said staff do not always have “the proper and up to date training” to intervene without risking their own jobs. Lisa Torres, president of the support‑staff union, said she “takes these concerns very seriously” and said she looks forward to working with the district to address training shortfalls.

Volunteer Connie Sparks described seeing repeated bullying and students reporting suicidal thoughts, and asked the board for stronger, consistent responses at the elementary level. Sparks said counselors appear overburdened and that some parents do not engage with school meetings such as PTO, limiting school outreach.

Board follow-up and requests: Board member Janie Reddy asked for timelines on follow-up items that arose from an August review of bullying protocols, including 1) a clearer “trigger” or process for initiating a bullying investigation and spot‑checks to ensure referrals are recorded consistently and 2) review of apparent disparities in the number of reported bullying incidents across schools. Superintendent LaShaka Moore told the board the district collects data and will investigate reported instances; Moore also reiterated that staff and volunteers are mandatory reporters and encouraged community members to file reports when they observe harmful conduct.

No additional policy vote occurred on Sept. 23 beyond the adoption of the resolution recognizing Bullying Prevention Month. Board members and staff repeatedly distinguished between public comments (citizen concerns), staff direction to review procedures and formal actions recorded in the minutes.

Clarifying details from the meeting: the resolution recognizing October 2025 as National Bullying Prevention Month was presented during special announcements and was adopted on Sept. 23. Public commenters proposed tactics such as rewarding positive behavior, using private (one‑on‑one) feedback rather than public discipline, supervised peer mediation or buddy systems, and placing positive affirmations in school bathrooms. Several speakers emphasized mental‑health supports for students. The district presentation materials and prior August review were referenced as sources of follow‑up tasks but no new funding or specific training vendor was approved at this meeting.

What’s next: Board members requested that district staff return with timelines and materials showing how recommendations from the August bullying process review will be implemented, including any spot‑check procedures and explanations for school‑level disparities. Community members were told how to submit bullying complaints through each school’s website or by contacting school leadership.

Ending note: The board adopted the local resolution recognizing National Bullying Prevention Month and agreed to further study and report back on training and investigation processes; speakers at the meeting urged quicker, concrete action to reduce student harm and to expand paraprofessional training and mental‑health supports.","The Flagler County School Board adopted a resolution recognizing October 2025 as National Bullying Prevention Month. Students, volunteers and staff urged the district to expand training for paraprofessionals, improve reporting and follow up on disproportionate bullying reports at particular schools.","actionData","errors"]

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