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“Mister Bostredet” (district speaker) told the board two findings were managerial — missing hard-copy training certificates and a monthly notes omission — and the third involved completion of required threat-management training by a new principal; all were corrected within 24 hours with Office of Safe Schools support.

Public comment on safety
A resident who identified himself as an organizer for a local vigil and as a Flagler County alumnus asked the board to “please consider finding it and putting it in as fast as we can for weapons detection” after a recent lockdown at Flagler Palm Coast High School. The speaker said the Sept. 4 lockdown felt particularly alarming because it coincided with the one-year anniversary of a deadly Georgia high-school shooting and stressed that the district currently had “nothing to prevent it” in the speaker’s view.

Why it matters: safety inspections and community concern over weapons detection intersect with district procedures on threat management, staff training and school security resourcing. The board did not take action on procurement at the workshop but acknowledged public comment and said staff workshop security concerns.

Next steps and context
Staff said Safe Schools findings were promptly corrected and that the district will continue quarterly reporting; the board and superintendent reiterated that public comments are heard and will be considered in future workshops and budgeting discussions. No procurement or funding decisions for weapons-detection systems were made at the workshop.

Ending: the board closed public comment and continued with agenda items; staff said they would workshop safety priorities and bring relevant options back to the board for consideration.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","09/23/25 Flagler School Board Information Workshop","oneSentenceSummary","The district’s Office of Safe Schools reported that eight schools were inspected in 2024–25, with three deficiencies corrected without reinspection. During public comment, a resident urged the board to fund weapons-detection technology after a recent lockdown and referenced a one-year anniversary of an out-of-state school shooting.","taxTitle","Flagler, School Districts, Florida","taxId",65392,"location","Florida","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_46":81,"_48":82,"_50":83,"_52":84,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":85,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":86,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},5974962,"District reviews draft affiliation agreement with University of West Florida for student-teacher placements",242,3322000,3564000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5843466-8120707e0f8044daadc0a34aa9fba838&start=3322&end=3564","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5843466-8120707e0f8044daadc0a34aa9fba838/thumbnail_3322000.jpg","/articles/5974962/Florida/District-reviews-draft-affiliation-agreement-with-University-of-West-Florida-for-student-teacher-placements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5974962-1b9f6f9403b379960690617836a0a36e/orig.mp4?Expires=1773645769&Signature=GByPp2DRsC5mDln2XXEXYlnp0GbFzZphy5GbF~Jp0~CLu-O84ZU9r2~E4rGGvw1lMaSIxmpMcVO22B0Ujn3hCgZy3t1~ljfPjw-81tQTPgODcIgX6sX2A2oJlXm9F2u-c066MXuouO-UY1sgYtnDyIxN0V2TZsGwfu5BxEAbEU-lypl1S~2y7XpExBI0oxdAgSLEDslLiFvwgy0swCtQBx6o1hQF7KoO40g9xJ6BuEdBEGTEVbOcgmApF~rhdQhTD7dqOGZJ~R0lStHX-WXYDteS7S~DmeqPd8zqyciJBMGfkZ2qKj7ZWL2W91aMQnyH5dg6ZeW6sFQyJC2Oi450qw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District staff told the school board on Sept. 23 that the district received a proposed student-teacher affiliation agreement from the University of West Florida that would allow UWF candidates to complete internships, practicums and classroom observations in Flagler schools.

“Good afternoon, board. Superintendent Moore,” said Mister Joseph as he introduced the agreement and explained next steps for legal review. Board members asked whether the university or the district would be responsible for background checks; staff said interns must pass the district’s background-check process and that students typically pay for their own checks when required.

Why it matters: affiliation agreements are common mechanisms for teacher preparation and can serve as local pipelines for hiring. Board members asked how many interns are currently active and whether successful interns transition into district employment; staff said some apprenticeships and prior interns have been hired and offered to provide counts of active placements.

Details and next steps
- Background checks: the MOU draft offered options. District staff said UWF candidates will undergo the district’s background-check process as required by law and that the universal system allows the district to accept prior clearances if within the district’s system timeframe.
- MOU review process: staff will send the draft to the district attorney for review; the finalized MOU will return to the board for action when legal edits are complete.
- Outreach and recruitment: staff noted other universities have contacted the district; staff will provide counts of currently active interns and apprentices and said the district has hired multiple apprentices in prior cycles.

Ending: the board received the draft MOU as informational; staff will return with a legally reviewed version and placement counts before seeking approval.","Flagler staff described a memorandum of understanding with the University of West Florida to place UWF students in teaching internships, practicums and observations in district schools; discussion centered on background-check responsibility and the MOU review process.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_46":93,"_48":94,"_50":95,"_52":96,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":97,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":98,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},5974968,"Flagler Youth Orchestra reports rising enrollment, steady finances and new state-aligned curriculum work",217,2842000,3059000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5843466-8120707e0f8044daadc0a34aa9fba838&start=2842&end=3059","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5843466-8120707e0f8044daadc0a34aa9fba838/thumbnail_2842000.jpg","/articles/5974968/Florida/Flagler-Youth-Orchestra-reports-rising-enrollment-steady-finances-and-new-state-aligned-curriculum-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5974968-43d8fdcbf1e1c79abec0ee3dea818200/orig.mp4?Expires=1773645769&Signature=ByXPPXXVVoX0g2s17Xle1RFeIiLny6RN4jRFyG1Pm7KB1lvVhPFztHaSEwJ3GytwOt5hFptOHoP6MstIcH0ck35IBzvji3SoDAaMWuhQpYOWxH2J48ffN0I50siiiB4y6OwYRUNEYtnKYDf5pD~iyqB9SxuAaaMcbkkLCU18T541JjgkF2w0~FD1I5eD0XD6SK38YyBYp3AdGYWRrdFbKUIWkDilUaGQq0KgKPTf12Yk7eBsJmhkX3D7vWZx94LtwV0F3qoiAQrQd74ui5~ikonvTYMCN5A7JbaF85H-Ohaq-dCqXumrRWBUVQj-2CW85crJrdvWJDdIlrP1zzPgng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Flagler Youth Orchestra (FYO) reported enrollment of 183 students and said its program and finances are steady as it enters its third year of general-fund support.

“Enrollment right now is 183 and growing,” said Mister Graves, the orchestra’s executive presenter to the board on Sept. 23. Graves said the program now represents students from every Flagler public school, has seven staff members and offers three concerts annually.

Why it matters: the program provides string-instrument instruction many families cannot easily access outside the district. Staff said the orchestra supplements district music offerings, supports student engagement and helps build skills linked to academic success.

Financial and program details
- Funding and balances: the general fund covers roughly 70.75% of instructor contracts; the FYO internal account is used to cover shortfalls. Staff reported a beginning balance for FY2024 of about $7,800 and an August 30 balance near $5,400, and said the organization was the recipient of a private gift of just over $25,000 that will be deposited into the internal account.
- Revenue sources: FYO raises funds through concerts (last year’s concert revenue totaled about $12,000), donations, instrument rental fees ($15 annually) and occasional quartet performances for community events. Staff said scholarships are available so families who cannot pay are not excluded.
- Instructional alignment: the program is expanding rehearsal time for advanced groups and said it is aligning lesson plans and rubrics to CPALMS/FDOE performing-arts standards, work led by a newly hired certified music teacher.

Board questions and next steps
Board members asked about the sustainability of fundraising; staff said concert and donation revenue have covered the local share of contracts in past years. Finance and internal-account disbursements follow district internal-control procedures and require two signatures or finance-department processing.

Ending: Staff invited board members to attend a concert; the orchestra will continue to refine fee structures, pursue donations and align teaching with state standards.","Program leaders told the board the Flagler Youth Orchestra’s enrollment rose to 183, the organization received a private gift of just over $25,000, and staff are aligning instruction and rubrics to state performing-arts standards.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_46":105,"_48":106,"_50":107,"_52":108,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":109,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":110,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},5974973,"School board to advertise wide-ranging policy revisions after Neola updates and legislative changes",2695,3832000,6527000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5843466-8120707e0f8044daadc0a34aa9fba838&start=3832&end=6527","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5843466-8120707e0f8044daadc0a34aa9fba838/thumbnail_3832000.jpg","/articles/5974973/Florida/School-board-to-advertise-wide-ranging-policy-revisions-after-Neola-updates-and-legislative-changes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5974973-605955a83e576d9b8c7e7d61ea1fa805/orig.mp4?Expires=1773645769&Signature=czX7EKdPQjj-IhDI7hk2wDSEsttr87w-hmqFFkZ17F2AUxzcOjnBcSWTrB8ZIO1N46B5tbG6WWMuuD0iEoO1VyvkUIwYQtDkQPaQsc-1u4BXrvFiGTM5dTI0QjC7slzJ6e4Acnk5G7IJCiM0LWHs~L8RrTtE6q22pJmYScFae-YLJPOfInA-vmXIM991ZoqhJqsrTQX6o~7yAEIgkSGbn5BY34TUZ~3ewyKAjvjgZWoRIST1UPoW9Itt7RIYA2G4LxYtWbhpftpZyzgd0GTUI8kiRYJUfQ-nRbgA9JmEn5I~RlLYA53c~XBZmxLGWYebo6mi07z99G-gs6-xW-xLVw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District staff told the Flagler County School Board on Sept. 23 that 46 policies require revision primarily to align with recent Florida legislation and Neola model-language; the board also discussed one additional board-initiated language change addressing classroom displays and relations with special-interest groups.

“I have provided you some language to consider,” said Marcus Santolico, who presented the package of updates and described 47 total policies under review. The recommended changes cover background checks, mandatory training, required instruction areas such as CPR/AED, nondiscrimination language, charter-school provisions, and routine technical corrections tied to statute changes.

Why it matters: the advertised revisions touch many operational areas that affect students, staff and charter schools. Several statutory changes described by staff require the district to adopt updated language so internal practice and board policy align.

Highlights from the presentation
- Legislative alignment: staff cited multiple statute-driven updates including additions for fentanyl awareness, human-trafficking reporting, AED/CPR requirements, and changes to background-check and educator-misconduct reporting timelines.
- Student conduct and expulsions: the team discussed statutory language in Florida Statute 1006.13 that puts authority for extending expulsions on the superintendent after recommendations by a threat-management team; board members asked staff to add a statutory reference in the policy so families can find appeal remedies more easily.
- Classroom displays and special-interest groups: one board member requested added language limiting non-curricular displays on classroom walls, doors and visible areas. Board members debated whether adding explicit language would duplicate or contradict existing professional-standards, employees’ code of conduct and curriculum oversight. One board member said the changes would reduce confusion; others said it risks micromanaging staff and could create enforcement burdens.

Board direction and next steps
Board members agreed to advertise the statute-driven updates; the classroom-displays language will also be advertised after additional clarification. Staff committed to: add a specific statutory reference (Fla. Stat. 1006.13) where appropriate to guide families on remedies, confirm implementation procedures already in place for statutory deadlines, and return the advertised policy package for board adoption following the public-advertisement period.

Ending: The board scheduled the policy package for advertisement; final adoption will come at a later meeting after the required public-notice period and any edits recommended by staff and legal counsel are incorporated.","Staff presented 46 recommended Neola-based revisions and one board-requested change across dozens of policies tied to recent state legislation; board members debated a proposed policy tightening classroom displays and special-interest materials and asked staff to add statutory cross-references for disciplinary appeal rights.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_46":117,"_48":118,"_50":119,"_52":120,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":121,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":122,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},5974978,"Flagler schools update student-progression plan: diploma-plus option added, some certificates removed",991,1776000,2767000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5843466-8120707e0f8044daadc0a34aa9fba838&start=1776&end=2767","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5843466-8120707e0f8044daadc0a34aa9fba838/thumbnail_1776000.jpg","/articles/5974978/Florida/Flagler-schools-update-student-progression-plan-diploma-plus-option-added-some-certificates-removed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5974978-a0d45bbf83ef96db53ae3420fd60d5fa/orig.mp4?Expires=1773645769&Signature=QAYbL68jDw~2GMhR25b0cMw8ghrVSy23SS6mPe4xJqjtJcfAbIDdIuhQQ~xFq3h3FtthDJcQbr2rupUEDUfITVJ2JNnV-ZW~B8ZRRubW0IGR4Ta1suGmENb0LGoGf-FCoi8jz-p7WUqrNwrysORSZiihmQZuMtYWb7RX91OlEOVqsoFYPhCGqJoipc4LKEqn5JHUp22Pto1~ajh4ngAtCCViAcy2jmuXt-MfwPGO3viAqEEIMcNrK1GO6evXC-5QwbYkevQAHrNRTdZi6pRUkkLz8LY0b58ZcBfUVSQMA1ZCGH1T7tViTrghO304KC6C6DGMp6sMZmSef481RbMrvA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District staff presented a revised student-progression plan to the Flagler County School Board on Sept. 23 that includes a new “diploma plus” option, removes the state-era certificate-of-completion option and adjusts assessment and grading language to align with recent Florida statute changes.

The presentation focused on changes intended to identify advanced students earlier, clarify home-education requirements and align local practice with state rules. “This is a document that we're working through,” said Mister Reeves, a district staff presenter, as he walked the board through the edits. The board and staff discussed academic-credit changes, grading categories and diploma options for students with disabilities.

Why it matters: the progression plan governs promotion, graduation and alternative pathways for every student in the district. Changes to how advanced placement is identified, how marching band counts toward credits and how students with significant cognitive disabilities are credentialed affect course placement, graduation planning and postsecondary options.

Key changes and details
- Advanced-course eligibility: staff replaced a Level 5 end-of-year trigger with a 95th percentile (referred to in staff remarks as the “90 fifth percentile”) to identify students earlier for accelerated opportunities and interventions.
- Virtual instruction: the district moved instruction for the K–5 virtual program to district-employed instructors while retaining the FLVS platform; staff said this allows greater local accountability and face-to-face support.
- Grading categories: district staff removed mandatory weights for elementary homework categories to avoid inadvertent noncompliance while a task force reviews elementary grading practices; Scott (district staff) said the move gives teachers more flexibility and that a cross-functional task force will standardize elementary grading practices.
- Home education: the plan clarifies state-linked rules for home-educated students who wish to earn a district diploma, including timing for enrollment to qualify for graduation pathways.
- Diploma and credentials: the plan adds a “diploma plus” segment intended to ensure students have postsecondary-ready components in addition to a diploma. Staff also removed the certificate-of-completion option where statute no longer allows it; Doctor Howley (district staff) explained that access-point students remain on the general curriculum via alternate access and that removal of the certificate affects very few students locally.
- Marching band credit: new statute-driven language now allows two years of marching band to satisfy either a full physical education credit or a performing-arts credit.
- Concordant scores and assessments: staff updated concordant-score references for Algebra I and 10th-grade ELA per the state’s most recent tables.

Discussion and context
Board members pressed staff for clarity about how many students use alternative credentials; staff reported that for the Class of 2024 two ESE students received a certificate-of-completion (both hospital-homebound) and said the district will pull usage numbers for board review. Staff emphasized the district’s goal of graduating students with a substantive diploma and offering GED or CTE options where appropriate.

Next steps and implementation
Staff indicated the progression plan will return for final board action after the workshop process. Several changes are already in practice where statutes set effective dates; others will be phased in with accompanying updates to board policy and student-record procedures.

Ending note: The plan touches promotion, grading, virtual instruction, special-education pathways and graduation requirements — areas board members said merit continued review as the district implements statutory changes and the new diploma-plus language.","District staff presented a revised student-progression plan that makes multiple changes required or recommended by state statute and district priorities, including a new \"diploma plus\" pathway, removal of the certificate-of-completion option, updated marching-band credit language and earlier identification for advanced course eligibility.","actionData","errors"]

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