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Votes at a glance: Nov. 18 Santa Rosa County School Board
Summary
The board unanimously approved a series of routine and substantive items Nov. 18, including a Stepping Stones contract for an intensive behavioral classroom, the sale/disposal and utility-easement resolutions for a 6.5-acre parcel in Navarre, a leasing-corporation bond resolution, appointment of a director for workforce education, and a 5-day unpaid suspension (Case 225).
The Santa Rosa County School Board voted unanimously on multiple agenda items during its Nov. 18 meeting. Key actions and outcomes:
- Stepping Stones Group contract: Approved to operate one intensive behavioral classroom (see separate coverage). (Motion carried unanimously.)
- Leasing Corporation bond resolution / utility easement: The Santa Rosa Board Leasing Corporation approved a resolution related to previously issued certificates of participation and a utility easement; the school board then approved three related items for the sale and disposal of a 6.5-acre parcel at 2535 Elkhart Drive and the associated utility easement. Board counsel explained the easement does not affect outstanding debt. (Motions carried unanimously.)
- Administrative appointment: Jennifer Hines was approved as director for Workforce Education effective Jan. 5, 2026. Hines thanked the board and recognized predecessor Charlene for her leadership. (Motion carried unanimously.)
- Personnel discipline: The board approved a five-day unpaid suspension (Case No. 225), effective Nov. 19, 2025, following the disciplinary committee recommendation. (Motion carried unanimously.)
- Construction and procurement approvals: Board approved change orders for Jay Elementary ($6,855.59) and the Center for Innovation ($10,705.05), prequalified contractor lists, declarations of surplus property, and authorized advertisement for architectural and engineering services for Central School planning. (Motions carried unanimously.)
- Curriculum and grants: The board approved instructional materials for English language arts, private provider agreements, a Head Start non-competitive continuation grant synopsis for 2026–27 and a Head Start transportation waiver. The DoDEA World Language annual report noted a 21% burn rate in year 3 of a 5-year grant and expansion of broadcast Spanish in middle school. (Motions carried unanimously where votes were taken.)
- Financial approvals: The board approved September bills and payroll, September financial statements and a budget amendment; finance staff confirmed the district received approximately $328,000 on Nov. 10 to cover a 2024–25 funding shortfall related to scholarship enrollments.
All votes referenced above were recorded on the Nov. 18 agenda and carried without dissent where a roll-call or voice vote was taken.
For details on discussion and provenance of each vote, see the meeting record.
