FLVS board approves budget adjustments, teacher pay plan, policy updates and Purple Star resolution

The Florida Virtual School Board of Trustees approved a package of fiscal and policy actions during its quarterly meeting, adopting budget amendments for the current and next fiscal year, approving a teacher salary distribution plan tied to state-provided TSIA funds, authorizing a 3% base salary increase for non-TSIA support staff (retroactive to July 1), and approving a series of policies and a Purple Star resolution recognizing support for military families.

Board members approved an omnibus consent agenda covering contract renewals and routine annual reports before taking up the financial items.

Budget amendments: Senior Director of Financial and Treasury Services Corey Wheeler presented two budget amendments. The fiscal year 2024–25 amendment (Amendment No. 5) recognized revenue and appropriation changes that produce a projected net decrease of $4,000,000 to the General Fund ending balance (from $127,000,000 to $123,000,000). Wheeler reported that General Fund revenues rose from $344,300,000 to $349,400,000 year over year, while expenditures rose from $328,400,000 to $346,300,000.

For the Enterprise Fund, Wheeler said revenues increased from $42,500,000 to $56,300,000 primarily because of the Florida Scholars Academy; net operating profit was projected at $8,100,000 and the fund balance projected to decrease $600,000 to $77,300,000.

Board members then approved the proposed first amendment to the 2025–26 budget, which adjusted beginning balances and revenue and appropriation estimates across funds and reflected a $3,000,000 increase to the enterprise fund ending balance (from $70,000,000 to $73,000,000), among other line-item adjustments.

Teacher pay plan (TSIA): The board approved the school-district distribution plan for the Teacher and Other Instructional Personnel Salary Increase (TSIA) provided by the Florida Legislature and the FEFP. Wheeler said the 2025–26 TSIA allocation for FLVS is $18,900,000 and that the required plan must be submitted to the Florida Department of Education by Oct. 1. The board approved a proposed distribution that increases salaries for teachers rated "effective" in 2024–25 by 3% and for teachers rated "highly effective" by 4% (differentiated pay is required by Florida statute).

Support staff pay: The board approved a separate 3% base-salary increase for support staff who are not eligible for TSIA; the increase, if approved, will be applied retroactively to July 1, 2025.

Accounts receivable write-offs: The board approved write-offs of scholarship receivable invoices totaling $193,336 after finance staff documented extensive collection efforts.

Policy updates and student code of conduct: The board authorized publishing and public notice for 28 policies at first reading (nine new policies, 15 amendments, four repeals) and later approved the proposed policies and the 2025–26 student code of conduct at public hearing. No members of the public spoke on the items during the hearing.

Purple Star resolution: The board approved a resolution supporting FLVS’s application for a Purple Star designation for the district and each of its three full-time schools under State Board of Education rule 6A‑1.0999, which recognizes schools and districts that provide coordination and services for military families.

Votes at a glance (key items): - Minutes (06/03/2025; 08/26/2025 agenda review; 08/26/2025 special meeting): Motion to approve minutes — approved (vote tally not specified in transcript). - Consent agenda (5.1–5.3; 6.1–6.9): Omnibus motion to adopt recommended actions — approved. - 7.1 FY24–25 Budget Amendment No. 5: Motion to adopt recommended action — approved. - 7.2 FY25–26 Budget Amendment No. 1: Motion to adopt recommended action — approved. - 7.3 TSIA distribution plan (2025–26): Motion to adopt recommended action — approved. TSIA allocation reported as $18,900,000; plan to raise salaries by 3% for "effective" ratings and 4% for "highly effective." Submission to FDOE due Oct. 1. - 7.4 Support staff base salary adjustment (FY25–26): Motion to adopt a 3% increase retroactive to 07/01/2025 — approved. - 7.5 Accounts receivable write-offs: Motion to write off $193,336 in scholarship receivables — approved. - 8.1 Policies for first reading: Motion to publish text and provide public notice — approved. - 9.1 & 9.2 Proposed policies and 2025–26 student code of conduct (public hearing & adoption): Motion to adopt recommended actions — approved. - 10.1 Purple Star resolution: Motion to adopt resolution supporting Purple Star School/District of Distinction application — approved.

What board members said: Corey Wheeler provided the fiscal details and the enrollment/completion numbers that drive revenue estimates. General counsel David Daggett and board members discussed legal constraints for a CEO search (sunshine-law issues) during a separate agenda item.

What’s next: Staff will implement the approved budget and salary changes, submit the TSIA distribution plan to the Florida Department of Education by Oct. 1, and proceed with implementation tasks tied to the consent and policy items. The board asked staff to return Nov. 12 with the revised CEO vacancy notice and outreach plan (separate agenda item).