Superintendent says district secured $475,000 roofing appropriation; board plans legislative workshop ahead of session
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Superintendent reported a $475,000 legislative appropriation for a district roofing project and urged board planning for the upcoming Florida legislative session; board discussed holding a workshop and earlier outreach in Tallahassee.
Superintendent Tamara M. Boyle told the Levy County School Board the district received a $475,000 legislative appropriation toward a roofing project after board outreach and appropriations requests. She said the award was roughly half of what the district initially requested and credited prior advocacy, including asking to increase the requested amount during a workshop, with helping secure funding.
The superintendent urged board members to consider another legislative and budget workshop and suggested traveling to Tallahassee before the session to meet with legislators, noting that scheduling meetings during the session can be difficult. Board members agreed to schedule a workshop and to involve additional staff so the district can refine priorities for the upcoming legislative session, which the transcript notes begins with a legislative day on Jan. 28.
The superintendent also reminded the board of standing legislative priorities including school safety, mental health, and required instruction; she said the district will revisit the list and encouraged board members to propose items for the workshop.
No formal vote was required on the report; the board agreed to explore dates and to include staff and invited participants by Zoom as needed.
