Votes at a glance — Alachua County School Board, March 12, 2025

The following votes and formal actions were recorded at the Alachua County School Board meeting on March 12, 2025. All motions are taken from the meeting transcript and recorded outcomes.

1) Adopt agenda as presented — Motion carried unanimously.

2) Approve meeting minutes (02/18/2025) — Motion carried unanimously.

3) Consent agenda (multiple items, including contracts and routine approvals) — Motion to approve carried 4–0.

4) Employee case 2024-250903605 (termination) — Superintendent recommendation to terminate employee effective 03/13/2025. Motion carried 4–0 (privacy discussion waived on the floor).

5) IDEA K–12 entitlement grant amendment — Superintendent recommendation approved; motion carried 4–0.

6) IDEA Pre-K entitlement grant amendment — Superintendent recommendation approved; motion carried 4–0.

7) Citizens Field direction — Motion by Miss Surdon directing the superintendent to engage with the city manager and city staff to develop a plan for transfer of Citizens Field; seconded by Dr. McNeely. Motion carried 3–1 (Mr. Vu opposed).

8) Newberry charter application — Motion by Miss Surdon authorizing the superintendent and legal counsel to file an appeal with the State Board of Education to challenge the Charter School Review Commission approval; seconded by Mr. Vu. Motion carried 4–0.

Notes: Several other items were discussed and staff were directed to follow up, but no further formal board votes were recorded during the meeting.