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School board approves legislative platform but rejects immediate addition of Flagler Technical College modernization ask
Summary
The Flagler County School Board on Aug. 26 voted to adopt its legislative platform but defeated an amendment to add a proposed Flagler Technical College (FTC) workforce development funding request that would require a 50% local match. Board members cited concerns about timing, match certainty and credibility with legislators.
The Flagler County School Board voted Aug. 26 to adopt its legislative platform for the 2025 session while rejecting an amendment to add a separate appropriation request to modernize curriculum and delivery at Flagler Technical College.
Board member Janie Reddy moved to amend the district’s legislative priorities to include a third local request tied to a proposed FTC workforce development project; a board member seconded the motion for discussion. After more than an hour of questions about funding sources and the feasibility of meeting what staff described as a 50% match requirement, the amendment failed 4–1. The remaining legislative package passed unanimously.
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