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After a Clearview Research poll showed early majority support for two ballot options, the Taylor County School Board voted to begin the referendum process for a four‑year 1‑mill operating levy and a half‑cent discretionary sales surtax; staff said the sales tax could raise about $1.8 million annually.
Florida / School Districts / Taylor
The board accepted in principle a donation of two softball/athletic fields from the City of Perry, directing staff to complete title work and return with a resolution; trustees discussed potential uses including additional parking, practice fields and reduced liability exposure.
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After a public hearing the Taylor County School Board approved revisions to the student code of conduct/discipline matrix; the vote was unanimous and the updates will be implemented districtwide.
Florida / School Districts / Taylor
Facing roughly $97,000 a year in carrying costs for the Rock Building site, the Taylor County School Board voted to move forward with a resolution to put the property up for bid while including restrictive language to preserve the most historic portion of the structure.
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At its Dec. 9 meeting the Taylor County School Board heard a presentation from the Florida Educator Health Trust (Fleet) on a superintendent-run insurance trust that its presenter said could deliver long-term savings and greater purchasing power, especially for pharmaceuticals. The board requested district-specific comparisons and follow-up technical briefings.
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At its Dec. 9 meeting the Taylor County School Board approved Christmas/end-of-year bonuses for administrators, multiple personnel appointments and job changes, memoranda of understanding with unions covering bonuses, and the district's Title I Parent & Family Engagement Plan. The board also adopted an interagency information-sharing agreement with the sheriff's office.
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The Taylor County School Board approved an interagency agreement with the Taylor County Sheriff's Office to expand data collection and sharing for CAT-team threat assessments so responding entities have more complete information, the district said. The agreement was presented as a remedial clarification to the previously approved SRO contract.
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At its organizational meeting the Taylor County School Board elected chair and vice chair, approved committee representatives and confirmed regular meeting dates (first and third Tuesdays at 5:15 p.m.), and voted to retain school board attorney Ms. Ball.
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A board member raised concerns about an open-ended personnel request for a community‑school substitute position; staff clarified that the role fills absences and usage to date has been two hours; the board approved the personnel package but asked that the concern be noted in the minutes.
Florida / School Districts / Taylor
The board voted to approve a contract with consultant Janie Griffin to assist with the district's E-rate application; staff said the district expects roughly $800,000 in reimbursements and that Griffin's fee is about 3% plus $1,500 for filing.