Florida / School Districts / Madison
The board approved using insurance reimbursements to replace two damaged buildings (an equipment barn and greenhouses) and accepted quotes to proceed with construction; the presenter estimated lead times of roughly six to eight weeks.
Florida / School Districts / Madison
At a Dec. 16 workshop the Madison County School Board and staff negotiated changes to a proposed property conveyance and lease for the Greenville site, settling on a staged approach to sale penalties, a three‑year lease cap, and clearer insurance and maintenance language to protect district interests.
Florida / School Districts / Madison
Madison County presented PM2 midyear data showing across‑the‑board reductions in lowest achievement levels and increases at higher levels in many grades; the board discussed targeted tutoring, redirected planning time for middle‑school teachers, and para/interventionist deployments to convert 'bubble' students to proficiency.
Florida / School Districts / Madison
District facilities inspections found safety and sanitation issues at Central School; staff outlined corrective actions and a meeting with state risk managers. Separately, administrators proposed code‑of‑conduct wording changes and a teacher feedback timeline for a January hearing.
Florida / School Districts / Madison
Madison County approved a replacement contract for behavior support services to serve ESE students and train staff; board members questioned service day rates and whether there is a spending ceiling, and staff said services are reimbursed by IDEA and Medicaid.
Florida / School Districts / Madison
After Madison County High School teachers sent an email urging the board to keep a 50% maximum grade for work made up after unexcused absences, the school board postponed final advertisement of the student progression plan and directed staff to collect additional teacher feedback.
Florida / School Districts / Madison
The board approved a package of curriculum resources, including Renaissance (Nearpod/STAR) and Edify Education Services; members amended the Edify contract to a one‑year term and said staff will monitor use and implementation.
Florida / School Districts / Madison
The Madison County School Board agreed to reschedule conveyances of district properties to allow staff and the town of Greenville to negotiate contract language and resolve insurance and title issues; Lee and Pineda transactions were moved to January and Greenville to February.
Florida / School Districts / Madison
The board said contracts for conveyance of an annex and two elementary properties will be prepared and that the district will finalize an annual interlocal ESE agreement with Leon County; the board set Dec. 15 (voting) and Dec. 16 (workshop) meeting dates and Jan. 12 as the January regular meeting.
Florida / School Districts / Madison
A proposed five-year electric-bus contract that would retire eight diesel buses raised concerns about EPA recapture provisions, required retirements that prevent resale, and cost-effectiveness for Madison County; district staff recommended postponing any all-in purchase now.