Area: District 1 - North Stuart, Jensen BeachPhone: (772) 219-1200 Ext. They will be subject to the same protocols as employees and students. As an American history teacher, Anderson must have at one point taught about the trial of John Peter Zenger, a colonial printer, who was arrested, tried, and then acquitted for his newspaper printing stories in opposition to the government. The Martin County School Board and District should concentrate on the education of students. A closed session, if needed, generally occurs at the end of the open session. Especially now that the board is asking the voters to continue with the mill additional real estate tax. In an earlier meeting, Board Member Defenthaler wanted to have a proclamation supporting LGBTQ+ History Month. According to the districts website, Palm Beach has 22,600 employees. There was not much of substance at this meeting. In a host of matters, the school board cannot act independently. As a point of reference, CRT has never been part of any Florida curriculum. To see the budget presentation and handouts please gohere. Those are the funds that are part of the CARES Act funding for educational stabilization due to Covid. Since that date, the legislature has allocated funds from ESSER II to meet various anticipated expenses for K-12 education effectively reducing the amount that will be ultimately distributed. Each program has specific assurances that must be met, categories that expenses must fall into, and a calendar for when the expense was incurred. The current plan of turning that building into an Arts Center is not the solution to the present and future housing challenges for teachers moving to Martin County. Elizabeth Bernstein, an economist and Martin County native, faces Jennifer Russell, a former Christian school administrator from Virginia, for the District 3 seat. This meeting was not televised. Nothing can be done without their knowledge and agreement. She also receiveda $1,000 donationfrom Bongino, as well as $1,000 fromconservative commentator and podcaster Dennis Michael Lynch. If they feel he is not carrying out their directives, then indirectly they are responsible. If the referendum does not pass, all bets are off. In compliance with federal law, Martin County Schools and the Martin County Board of Education operate and administer all educational and employment programs without discrimination against any person on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age or disability. They are funds from the federal government to supposedly help pull us through COVID. Main Switchboard: 772-288-5400 The board adopted the countys district lines for their own election districts. I humbly ask for your vote for Martin County School Board District 3. The older and less healthy could bring up the amount of money needed to pay out claims. Michael Dunsmore, currently teaching at East Carolina University in North Carolina, and Lori Romano, formerly from Martin County now in Pasco County, received 1 vote each. Our School Board Members are committed to educating all students to reach their highest potential. 2014 Minutes. If the referendum is defeated, what happens? During the meeting, each Board Member explained his/her rationale for their choices. We have spent years trying to stop the scourge of racism. The requirement that there be an annual reporting is also still there. The current cent expires in June. In the past newsletters, I not only was very accurate, but I also cited where on the tapes you could find those remarks in his own voice. Stuart Commissioner Eula Clarke summed it up in one wordpain. She then made a motion to issue the proclamation. These are the very children that cant afford to miss an education. 500 E. Ocean Blvd | Stuart, FL 34994 | p 772-219-1200. Thanks for reaching out for some clarity regarding yesterdays workshop regarding ESSER II funding that was discussed. I believe that with all my heart. Pritchett has raised more than $8,935for her campaign. Jason Compton was elected to the Jackson-Madison County School Board in August of 2022. One other item that we expect to see added to this a future spreadsheet is an estimate of the $9.25 per hour (always to a maximum of $1,000 per employee) for non-bargaining personnel that would meet the same summer requirements as those bargaining unit members. The committee recommended going ahead with Options 4,5,6, (which is the minimal moving of high school students,) grandfather in existing students at their option, and if transportation is provided now to continue to do so. There will beno school or work for students and employeeson December 19 and 20, 2022. At the same time, are the parents completely blameless in the behavior of their children when these situations arise? It appears that they will keep the recommendations of the redistricting committee for Options 4, 5, 6 for high school students only. The board is under no obligation to accept the committees recommendation. There is a large and growing number of students from Latin America. I would suspect that maybe half of these will be built. In the scheme of things, it was the minimal amount of disruption to the fewest students possible. From the last meeting, there was no mention of a resolution in support of diversity. We now are going to make busses and drivers available throughout the day for something that may or may not occur. This is hard to believe! Open and transparent government has an obligation to make the information available in a timely manner. Perhaps there is a better and more professional way of handling these disputes. Yet it hit the right note for most of Martin Countys parents and residents. A proclamation is simply a way to acknowledge that these students are valuable members of their schools and society. This must be the focus of the public schools! As a father of three (Allie, Maggie, and Jake), all educated in public schools, I fully understand the dreams and aspirations that all parents have for their children to have the very best possible education that also meets their unique needs and differences. I dont want to surprise anyone but there are Martin County students that are not heterosexuals. Anderson was not going to stick his neck out as he spoke. If this were a sane time, she would not be alone in that reasonableness. Now she is moving the Arts Council further from the district. The interesting part of the meeting had to do with enrollment. Once discussion was held, the workshop was adjourned, and a special meeting began. I will be an advocate for them by listening to their concerns, and making sure they have the resources they need to succeed in the classroom. DiTerlizzi then motioned for Anderson to be vice-chair which was seconded by Powers. I am sure that the county and city would waive any money due them to accomplish that purpose. Keith Fletcher from Martin Countys Boys & Girls Club addressed the board. I hope you, and the voters of Martin County see this non-partisan election for what it is, a job interview, and I urge you to vote for the best, most qualified candidate. Pages Eight to Fourteen with black type on the blue background are General Fund (Operating Account) items that would come next. DiTerlizzi moved that Plan B be approved in Jensen Beach with the paving of the rock roadway in the rear using as much stabilized turf as possible. Roberts wanted the re-districting committee to look at where the students who will be living in the new construction off Commerce Avenue in South Stuart should attend school. The question that the board and superintendent are trying to figure out is should all legal services be outsourced. What is a board member to do? The same goes for most occupations. That makes sense since unlike history you need to master one step before going to another. It is mandated that there be a Moment of Silence at the start of each day. I would be incredibly surprised if any obstacle found, including the site being a radioactive dump, would be serious enough to ward off the Arts Council. Ive also attached the Spreadsheet so you can follow along. Mr. Anderson gave him all exceptional ratings in the 12-page evaluation report. Hundreds of millions of dollars were spent by districts building schools that ended up vacant. Speakers also referred to Critical Race Theory and how it shouldnt be taught. There is a real shortage of qualified people to do this. Perhaps two board members never completed the evaluations and returned nothing to the district, that in and of itself would be something to know and report to you. District 4. I am not so sure whether it would receive the same level of support that it did last time. The board listened but, unfortunately, they cant print money to make everyone happy. I am enclosing ithere. What am I to believe? If I were rating Millay, I would give him a solid B. It was seconded by Roberts. I have yet to hear what the problem is. That is a rare occurrence in government, and the boards efforts should be applauded. "I want to reassure everyone that I take this responsibility extremely seriously, and I vow to humbly serve the students, staff and the families that you represent.". Defenthaler said that Licata was a data person. She believes the proclamation is too narrowly focused. He was a mayor, naval officer, linguist, business consultant, scholar, deeply religious person and quite possibly could become a member of a Democrat administration. Superintendent John D. Millay and members of the Martin County School Board joined faculty, staff and students from South Fork High School in attending a groundbreaking ceremony for the new athletic complex, sports fields, chiller plant and HVAC system on March 30, 2022. In effect, they gave the taxpayers a reduction which they took full credit for and it came directly out of the school board budget. Parental involvement goes hand-in-hand with supporting our teachers. That is the part of the agenda devoted to the board voting on important matters. There was a second presentation by Deputy Superintendent Featherstone entitled Martin County School District Success Plan 2021-2025. According to the presentation, the vision is for A dynamic system of educational excellence and the mission is to Educate all students for success. It goes on to state things near and dear to a bureaucrats heart. This years graduations will also have optional masks for seniors and guests since they will not be returning to the classroom. That way drivers can be available to service all levels of schools. His honeymoon period has expired. Sure, new housing is expensive to build and therefore commands a premium rent at first. You can see Tyson Waters presentation here: here. To clarify, I do not think all Pre-K teachers should have a college degree. I have proven my ability to work collaboratively in complex situations and am comfortable with the analysis needed to tackle complex educational budgets. The allocation for Martin County is almost $4 million. The Gerhing Group, the districts health insurance consultant, presented its 6-month findings. Now it is time to extend inclusivity for all students including LGBTQ+. It makes one wonder why given what appeared to be a parental return to school board control, this would pass. Russell also had the endorsement of Governor DeSantis which brought a boatload of money from Tallahassee. As with any self-insured program, what could be problematic is the demographics of the employees. Name. "So it's using those dollars wisely," she said. The internal auditor position has been vacant for a couple of years now. Perhaps this may be the first steps for this to occur again. Powers sums up my philosophy on education. There is something called the Roll Back Rate which could mean the amount people pay goes up even with the rate going down. It is expiring at the end of the current tax year on June 30th. The pertinent documents explaining the raises and the list of schools where the bonuses apply can be seen here. A student who tests positive or is. There is no subtlety of the spoken word to go by. The latter proposal is up for another vote on the August 23rd ballot. When security is considered, the only possible available site would be on the headquarters site on Federal Highway. As of now, there will be a slight rate increase in taxes mandated by Tallahassee. Neither the governor nor his staff is going through school district websites to see if they are complying with the law or not. She is a lone voice for facts that the other board members do not want to hear. There is a shortage of classrooms already in the high schools and no intention of building anymore. As supply is increased to meet demand prices may rise for the top of the market but those units that are in mid to lower tiers have price drops. They are not. The board didnt say a word. The curriculum for every subject is on the school boards website for anyone to see. Spellman had concerns about the language and that it had to be presented at a collective bargaining session. Then there is the growing home-school movement where parents get to spend perhaps too much time with their kids. 2401 SE Monterey Road, Stuart, FL 34996. All the numbers are in the presentation attachedhere. The other thing to note was Treasure Coast Classical added 149 students. The district will offer the teachers a $1000 bonus to work in the summer. Like the Bishops of old, they can continue speaking to each other about methodologies that parents are increasingly finding remote and immaterial to the education of their children. I cant believe that in Palm Beach their board becomes involved in whether low or mid-level employees should be terminated or suspended. Students were not going to leave their existing classes and schools. Like many things, when it comes to government, nothing is simple. For those who didnt want to see the proclamation passed, you need to accept that the board agrees with you. Perhaps one should look at what you are offering as compared to other options. Even with their proportional share of the fund being $3.4 million, the district will have to kick in another $860,000 for increases. You know the kindbright and opinionated; tenacious and relentless. All rights reserved. Attendance for those registered is 95.2% for in person and 92.7% remotely. It was then Defenthalers turn to speak to her proclamation about LGBTQ+ History Month. Sometimes less can mean a Martin teacher could make thousands more by having a little farther commute. When Superintendent Millay was asked about it later in the meeting, he gave an explanation that one of the library lesson modules that students can access was about race relations. of Education product and it supposedly goes back to basics. 2023 www.tcpalm.com. The Board continued to discuss which candidates to interview for over an hour. The increase will be less than $50 for most taxpayers. He wants to know what the district is going to do about the teacher. Her report was primarily one detailing what the district has accomplished since she became superintendent in 2012. A public, open and frank conversation needs to occur between employee and board. I would be very surprised if by the time the next evaluation is done, the district has not reclaimed that distinction. Anderson also mentioned several times that there is more behind this than masks and vaccines. The boards resolution that passed regarding all students being accepted for whom they are is hard to disagree with regardless of your beliefs. The agenda items need to be on the website prior to the meetings for the public to view. I am also one of seven school board members who serve on the Board of Directors for the Florida School Labor Relations Service which provides services related to public sector bargaining in Florida including collection and dissemination of information, education and training of administrative personnel, research, analysis and evaluation assistance. St. Lucie district schools have been improving steadily over the years. Of course, it hasnt but the perception could be different. "That is what I am about, and I want to make sure that I honor the people that voted for me. Without specifics, there is nothing that can be done. 2015 Minutes. While I do not think we should rush into Andersons transformation, if at some point a 4thhigh school is needed then I like the Anderson Middle idea. The events at each high school are based on responses from what seemed like a distinct minority of seniors who bothered to respond to the survey. He is right there. In Pritchett's case, Anderson's campaign cash haul of $29,620nearly doubled her take of$14,056. At the meeting, it was noted that Treasure Coast Classical Academy (TCCA) had 1000 kids on the waiting list. Anderson expressed his outrage and that it was an insult that he or any of his colleagues would bow to pressure. What is causing a shortage? Choice is key, and in every facet of Americans lives, they have never had so many options. A few weeks ago, there was a proclamation that was championed by Victoria Defenthaler regarding LGBTQ+ month in October. Employees will use personal leave as they would for any other illness. School Board Chair Marcia Powers wrote a letter to me regarding the piece: I want to clarify your synopsis of the school boards discussion of building two Pre-K classrooms at Jensen Beach High School. It is a measure of the worth of those children. Martin County is ripe for growth in those areas. This is a contentious issue with strong proponents on both sides of the question. A simmering anger came out into the open. After last meetings union problems, he may have felt that his legs had been cut out from under him. There would be no land costs. You cant learn to be a pre-school teacher without the pre-school kids which explains the conversion of the classrooms. It operates as such. Best regards,Marsha Powers, ChairMartin County School Board. Parents should have choices about where and, to some extent, how their children are educated. Meetings are usually located in the board room of the Central Office located at 105 E 5th Street, Sherburn, MN 56171. He wants to eliminate some positions and reimagine several others to focus more on the classroom. They do better in a smaller setting and with more rigorous learning standards. Dr. Tracey Miller, Chief Academic Officer, gave a report on going forward that encompassed this and much more. The district, numerous non-profits, and IRC are all offering or attempting to offer these types of courses. That means as circumstances change the percentage could be lower but never above a mill. Any other increase is due to assessed values rising. Two things that were not in the presentations but were touched upon in the discussion were the internal auditor and the board attorney. Miller explained that the district, through committees and the board, takes months and months to review what is going to be taught and what materials will be used. A few days before the board met to evaluate Dr. Millayperhaps they should have waited until after this meeting to turn in their evaluations. Anthony Tony Anderson District 4 (Incumbent). Apparently so does Tony Anderson. I needed a missal to help me decipher staffs explanation of the Martin County School District Success Plan. Treasure Coast Classical Academy (TCCA), for instance, will never be known as the Information Technology School. TCCA does not rely on very much computer based learning but it has a much more fundamental rigorous academic curriculum than district schools. Those experts are tools that should be used to obtain a desired outcome. It is no longer only white and Black. At Ms. Roberts suggestion, of the anticipated $13.7 million that will be collected from the referendum millage, $10 million will go to teachers pay. Anyone who has ever had to change doctors or try to have different medicines substituted knows how disruptive it is. Even at this juncture, the school board members during their comments were still in shock at the end of the meeting. Whatever the outcome, the district will end up saving money and being more cohesive. When an 18-year-old from a rural county in New York drives 200 miles to kill 10 people in a supermarket in a predominantly Black neighborhood in Buffalo because he has been indoctrinated to believe whites are going to be replaced by Blacks, the sickness is deep in our souls. You can read and see the reorg charts and descriptions by goinghere. What does that tell us about so many things? He has a pension from Kentucky. How many students as high school seniors still have the same besties from kindergarten. The Arts Foundation has submitted its proposal to Tallahassee for a $50,000 grant for design and planning of the old high school building. There are now several states that mandate such classes. That probably has to do with their pedagogical Martin School District origins. Pritchett, who moved to Martin Countyfrom New York sixyears ago,also raises parental involvement in the curriculum and reading scores as points of concern she'd like to address. His accomplishments are not because of or despite his sexuality. Defenthaler and Anderson are more in line with the existing model. The contract provides for a yearly salary of $170,000 plus other benefits. Comments are limited to three minutes and board members will listen but not address the comments shared during the meeting. Roberts wants the district to market what they do well. Some say it is not, but we need to wake up to the fact that indeed it is. Under the old system of an elected superintendent, the district had a legal staff, and the board had an attorney. Carter Morrison, the districts financial wiz, gave another budget workshop to the board. It is without doubt that the referendum to continue the mill ad valorem tax passed overwhelmingly 2 to 1. Year 2021/22 was over $404 million including federal payments. The political has more to do with their different philosophical approaches than with currying favor with the crowd. The district does need to make sure that these children are taken care of psychologically, physically, and academically. Ms. There were presentations outlining procedures for the new school year. Superintendent Millay gave a very good presentation about why some of our students excel and others do not. The other was a half mill increase for property taxes for four years. Millay has been superintendent for a little over two years. To ask teachers to continuously work with home bound students and those in the classroom at the same time can be stressful for the teacher and leave the students without everything they need. Incumbent Anthony Anderson, who was first elected to the board in 2018,faces opposition from Pritchett. The staff has sent out approximately 1500 letters to the homes of students that may be affected by changing the boundaries for high school. If you have any questions or wish to call in your request please call the Central Office 507-764-2330. It had to do with the racist post of six Hidden Oaks students. I would think that Mr. DiTerlizzi should take that spotalthough he has attended many meetings by telephone since Covid. Anderson, alocal middle school teacher of more than 20 years, is a well-established name in the county, despite his loss his brother, Dr. DavidAnderson, served on the School Board for a historic 32 years. I am not a great believer in trying to censor books. The final day of classes before Winter Break will beDecember 16, 2022. Perhaps many of his plans and their implementation were set back by COVID. This is something that requires more study, and I would suggest that the administration reach out to their LGBTQ+ students and find out what they believe their needs are. They are encouraging all eligible students, teachers, and employees to become fully vaccinated. What he does not remember was the level of disrespect and animosity on the part of the people at the meetings that he sees today. Anthony Anderson, who voted against Dr. Millay, was defeated by Amy Pritchett in the last election. I know each of our teachers, administrators and employees truly wants to be the very best they can be. It is lengthy and it is attached. Excellence is what we will strive for, knowing that success has no finish line. For the last four years, the school board has been scrupulous in keeping the spending to the categories outlined in the last referendum. In that way, the committee would know the number they would ultimately be asking their members to contribute. There is such a thing as a basic education that should be universal for all students including those in vocational studies. Governor DeSantis may be trying to make districts obsolete. She was nave enough to believe that personalities would conform to what the Florida School Board Association states are the roles and responsibilities of superintendents and school board members. One thing is for sureshe cant adequately represent her members and at the same time report to Mr. Villwock who she is sitting across from in negotiations and union matters. If next year we are still prisoners to Covid, then those students who are at home should explore Florida Virtual or one of the other means to continue in-home education. It was also time to pick the chair and vice chair for another year. 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