Board discusses MOA and reuse of former Turreti site as administrative complex; staff says district operations cover most costs

The Volusia County School Board considered a consent‑agenda item on July 29 related to a memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the school board and the Volusia County African American Leadership Council and discussed the repurposing of part of the former Turreti (also referenced as Turetea/Turriti in staff remarks) Elementary School property.

Background and current use: Superintendent and staff explained that after a new small elementary opened in Daytona Beach last year, the older Turreti campus was repurposed to house district‑level ESE administrative offices and other staff. The portion under discussion includes a former media center and two portables; staff said more than 100 district employees are housed on that site as part of the Daytona Beach Administrative Complex.

Cost and operations: District staff told the board there is no substantial new utility cost because the facility is occupied daily; two full‑time custodians are assigned to the site. Minor maintenance items (carpet replacement after a leak, repainting) were described as completed and low cost; portables will be left in place with no major upgrades—district staff said the portables would be demolished if they deteriorate. Use by outside groups would require payment for custodian overtime if the use occurs outside normal working hours. Staff recommended approval of the MOA on that basis. Board members asked for clarification about custodial and maintenance costs and were told to expect minimal additional expense.

Board action: The board approved the consent agenda, which included the MOA, by unanimous vote.

Ending: Staff said the media center and portables are sectioned so outside users would have limited access and that any outside use would need to be scheduled and possibly include custodial costs if events occur outside normal hours.