Governor DeSantis signed House Bill 641, Funds for the Operation of Schools, and announced the approval of $500 million in the states budget dedicated to raising teacher salaries in Florida. Millay, she believed, understood all departments. 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. Ms. Is there any wonder why parents are angry? Therefore, it was the committees recommendation for the students to attend Anderson Middle School and Jensen Beach High School. As the first appointed superintendent he would have been able to shake things up more than he has. Of course, this puts them far away from the Arts District and Downtown which makes little sense. Due to Hurricanes Ian and Nicole, students enrolled in theMartin County School Districthave missed four (4) days of instruction this school year. She plans to tackle transparency, her main priority,by ensuringfederal grant money is monitored publicly, she said keeping track of theprograms it's being used for, and reevaluating it effectiveness down the line. Perhaps there is a better and more professional way of handling these disputes. 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. It was then Defenthalers turn to speak to her proclamation about LGBTQ+ History Month. The security officer will not be sworn law enforcement or be armed. The only school affected would be Palm City Elementary. The past will not be repeated. I am committed to maintaining excellent schools, protecting parental rights in education, supporting school choice, and our teachers. Schools should be looked at as community centers. Ill add some detail on our discussions. Area: District 1 - North Stuart, Jensen BeachPhone: (772) 219-1200 Ext. 500 E. Ocean Blvd | Stuart, FL 34994 | p 772-219-1200. Since it is retroactive to last year, no money was saved. If she knows how to do it, she can place an agenda item to take a vote on whether to proceed with having those experts such as Cleveland Clinic address the board. Dr. Millay also gave his own evaluationnot much introspection. He cannot be a slacker and have been accepted to one of the service academies. Ron DeSantis, have increased their focus on the state's roughly 120 school board races. The motion passed 5-0. Yes, charter schools receive a portion of those funds in a manner determined by the Florida Department of Education. With proper funding those that work in those centers could be paid more than now. Until we, as a school district and a state, value these teachers and pay them appropriately, it will be hard to attract potential employees and students to this field. If Amy had the same support as Jen, then she too could have had a much larger victory. There are also complaints from rank-and-file union members regarding being stonewalled by union leadership. After the changes that will be made and then sent to the boards attorney for approval, we will be way past the worst of the virus havoc. However, it is a snapshot of what other states are spending using the same criteria. Anderson was given an opportunity to submit a statement to us about why he wanted to be re-elected. We should also continue to expand our career and technical education and invest in school safety. The board decided not to decide at this meeting but for the district to go out and negotiate with the carriers. MARTIN COUNTY Parental rights, academics and safety are topissues in this year's nonpartisan races for the School Board's three open seats, one of which issought by a local Moms for Liberty co-chair. However, there does need to be some common sense about what to allow in schools. More than 77% of Martin Countys population is classified as white. The board and staff clap and take pictures. If any student needs help, school officials will draw up a specifically tailored plan to address and ameliorate their issues. That does not work anymore. Other contributors with GOP ties included Dan Bongino, who donated $1,000; former Florida Senate President Joe Negron and his wife Rebecca, who gave a combined $1,000; Martin County Sheriff Will Snyder, who donated $250; and Martin County Commission candidate Doug Mustapick, of Stuart, who gave Russell $250. There are 10,756 students attending in person (65%) and 5872 doing do remotely (35%). "I'm teaching, and I can tell you that we don't do critical race theory," he said. Seldom does that happen at the district levelor at the county or municipalities either, for that matter. To my knowledge, it has not been provided. Then of course he mentioned the anti-masking side. All rights reserved. The two other members present at the meeting, Roberts and Powers, would be fine with a presentation by health officials during 3-minute public comment. Keep politics out of the public schools and concentrate on the core subjects. The staff has sent out approximately 1500 letters to the homes of students that may be affected by changing the boundaries for high school. Morrison began his presentation outlining the past legislative session and how it will impact school districts. The big surprise to me during these presentations was the loss of 76 students at Warfield Elementary in Indiantown. There is a severe shortage of bus drivers. We continually hear that we need more affordable, attainable, or work force housing. I have asked an expert to come to the rescue. The board adopted the countys district lines for their own election districts. The question that the board and superintendent are trying to figure out is should all legal services be outsourced. As we shared earlier this week, we are extremely saddened to confirm that the photographic is authentic and was not photoshopped or otherwise manipulated. The first was from a contract that has been negotiated and is being presented for ratification by the union next month. Three plans are offered. The newsletter stands guilty the same as the thousands of newsletters, newspapers, news magazines, television stations, and blogs. Board Member Defenthaler had proposed a proclamation celebrating LGBTQ+ month in October. She mentioned no school or classroom where this was occurring. We supposedly have home rule in our constitution. Another good idea. Because of our obsessive fear for safety and impregnability of school property, we keep great facilities away from the community. Winter Break will beginSaturday, December 17,2022, and concludeTuesday, January 3, 2023. This was the school boards reorganization meeting. My own notes would be sufficient to write a quick piece for a newspaper story. DiTerlizzi also expressed his doubts. Those students that identify as different are more likely to be bullied and sadly feel that suicide is a viable alternative. Although last weeks workshop was boring, it was about passing new policies which is what the board should be doing. My objection to the two vacant classrooms being utilized for Pre-K, stems from the fact that MCHS and SFHS are currently over capacity. Pages Four and Five outline Capital expenses (mostly computers and safety/sanitation) totaling $2,604,541.00 which may be eligible for reimbursement. She wrote in her evaluation, We must be open to new & innovative ways to deliver instruction. The entire presentation can be foundhere. Even though he came from a loving home, he had some of the same issues expressed in the proclamation. You can watch a video of Sophie telling her story here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYt-3i7qp2A. On the campaign trail, Pritchett touted that"every parent has the right to make education and health decisions for their children," and showed a commitment to academic excellence, student empowerment andparent collaboration. Victoria Defenthaler was looking for a transformational leader. 30514Email:PowersM@martinschools.org, Village of Indiantown Chamber of Commerce, Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) Advocacy Committee, Treasure Coast Council of Local Governments, Area: District 3 - Hobe Sound, South County, IndiantownPhone: (772) 219-1200 Ext. Millay had a plan and had done his research. The governors TSIA money is for newer teachers and not senior teachers. Making a Difference EverydayDigital Marketing CommunicationsChrissDavidAndAssociates.com, 2023 Friends & Neighbors of Martin County, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYt-3i7qp2A, Dr. Millay will recommend the Professional Development Day that was scheduled for February 6 be rescheduled to, Dr. Millay will recommend that the professional development that would have taken place during the early release days on March 28 and May 3 be rescheduled to, Universal pre-school and more early learning. They overwhelmingly ratified the first two (where they would receive money) and roundly voted no on switching the cameras on for those students in quarantine. Now she is moving the Arts Council further from the district. 252-792-1575. jwagner@martin.k12.nc.us. Many things were discussed, and you can find most of the numbers in the attachments. Not only by paying 4% more in claims than it collected but much more when you figure in the 20% in administrative costs assigned. If you dont use it, the Bb footer will slide up. Classes in mechanics, home economics, metal and carpentry were introduced. That means they will have to raise that money before they open their doors. Not bad but hardly anything special. All of this complicates bussing patterns. Often, those families found that after graduation, their kids decided to move to other places. Click here to watch the finalists' answers to questions submitted by members of the community here. The question is how do we accomplish this? The board has some sort of plan that will be discussed at their September workshop. Apparently, Jensen Beach and Hobe Sound also want the same. Russell will also speak to him privately. It seems by doing so the district followed through on the boards wishes to cut costs. According to the presentation, by the age of 3, children from affluent homes may hear 3 million more words that those from poorer homes. Our workshop last evening was to have a meaningful discussion regarding the ESSER II money that is currently being planned for. Yet those accomplishments can be seen by a gay kid as an inspiration as he becomes an adult. The superintendent answering to the board will place the five school board members firmly in charge. Follow him on Facebook and Twitter. There are now about 18,000 students which is less than in the recent past. 2018 Minutes. A redistricting committee will begin work in February 2021 and perhaps by the start of the 2022 year, children will be going to different schools. There are more psychologists and other mental health professionals slated as well as stipends for teachers who coach and mentor student clubs. Board Members District 1: Christia Li Roberts District 2: Marsha Powers District 3: Jennifer Russell District 4: Amy Pritchett District 5: Michael DiTerlizzi Meetings Thursday, February 23, 2023 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MARTIN COUNTY - 5:00 PM - CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT COMMITTEE MEETING Code of Student Conduct Committee Tuesday, February 21, 2023 The board has said that they do not have the funds to bus children that live less than 2 miles from schools. Last evening the School Board reviewed and discussed an eighteen-page spreadsheet prepared by Staff regarding ESSER II and priorities. You can find the superintendents and school boards assessmentshere, Ms. Roberts put together a book of operating guidelines for the board. Tony often goes the long way around to make his pointsand those points sometimes are then lost on his listeners. And the people agreed with me.. It was never brought up in a collective bargaining session nor does he remember it being presented in an executive session with the board. The district will no longer transfer students to remote learning when self-isolating/quarantined as required by DOH. I think we may be closer with this generation of students than ever before. It was obvious to me that this was going nowhere, and it should have been to her. The number has been adjusted removing the Port Salerno Elementary components, adding a Prevention Intervention Specialist to Warfield Elementary School with the K, 1, 2, and 3 staffing expansion plus the VPK addition of 40 students in two classes at Warfield Elementary School, and moving the Apptegy item on page 7 to page 8 to be with the Lets Talk item. I strongly support Governor DeSantis efforts to protect parental rights in education. The statute can be found here. The BOCC thinks deputies and fire fighters should get every raise and benefit they want. During that time, he oversaw the districts challenging time with COVID. Growing up here and attending both Hidden Oaks Middle School and Martin County High School, I know first-hand the excellent caliber of our public schools and have a vested interest in keeping them great. He has folded that function into a deputy superintendent position. As Ms. Defenthaler said, she wants to see the ROI for this work. Millay does reach out and speaks to anyone. To clarify, I do not think all Pre-K teachers should have a college degree. Russellreceived a $125 donationfrom Amy Pritchett, District 4 candidate and the local Moms for Liberty chapter's co-chair, and a $1,000 donation from conservative radio host Dan Bongino, a Palm City resident. Children cannot be jammed into overcrowded classrooms because class size is determined by the state for every grade. There is a $10,000 moving and temporary living allowance. It has not proven out that SROs have stopped mass shootings anywhere. Superintendent John Millay has finished the year with some successes. Licata is a regional superintendent in Palm Beach County with 59 schools and 65,000 students. What struck me was the utter fluff of this meeting. The way Blacks arrived on our shores is the American Original Sin. The first is school redistricting. I made decisions every day for our students and staff regarding the curriculum, hiring decisions, managing employees and operations, and budgeting. . Change is always hard to sell. Russell also had the endorsement of Governor DeSantis which brought a boatload of money from Tallahassee. I thought it especially interesting that he said that his tie and jacket come off. At the end of it, you are supposed to know yourself better. Diversity training is different from sex education in any form. Amy is also the Chairwoman of the Martin County Moms for Liberty and a regular volunteer at the Humane Society. It appears they would be more willing to move school boundaries for the lower grades if they were doing so for high school. From custodians to food service employees, a shortage exists. All pay and benefits would be reimbursed by the union. Federal and state law prohibit the District from disclosing student education records, which include any specific students identification or any discipline imposed. Should all students be required to take such a course? The original pay gap that Martin County School District had was $9 million. You would think that by lowering the millage rate taxpayers pay less. For some reason when it comes to public employees, politicians (board members are elected) believe they need to be more accommodating than in the private sector. For the last four years, the school board has been scrupulous in keeping the spending to the categories outlined in the last referendum. Why in America are we tied to keeping kids in school until age 18? I have not been in favor of this plan and have constantly written about why. He said that I was self-appointed and sat in the meeting taking down notes on a laptop. In the redesign, the playgrounds will have to be moved and will be recreated. Published: Feb. 27, 2023 at 8:50 PM PST | Updated: 9 hours ago. The taxes collected under this local required effort is then sent to Tallahassee for funding education throughout the state. That way drivers can be available to service all levels of schools. Roberts asked if it made sense to throw it open again. Defenthaler and Anderson are more in line with the existing model. He is a member of the Joseph E. Martin Shakespeare Circle. Should she be disqualified because of it? And you don't know until the results come out, she said. There is no doubt that there must be agenda consent items in order not to have meetings that run for hours and hours. Over the next 5 years with current trends, the value will rise to almost $30 billion. The superintendent went through a series of photos of the different school district campuses looking for spots to place a 24-unit complex to house teachers. If the referendum is defeated, what happens? That is the year that the lease between the Arts Foundation (Arts Council) and the Martin County School District will be over for the old high school building. Whatever the outcome, the district will end up saving money and being more cohesive. I need to disclose that I sit on this committee. More:Stuart commissioner, Martin School Board member not seeking reelection; others qualify for ballot, More:Florida school board races are supposed to be nonpartisan; keep them that way | Our View. During my tenure, our Board worked collaboratively. will be anywhere between $10 and $20 million. The meeting was all about the new facilitys leasing agreement. The board gave a consensus for Chair Powers and Dr. Millay to proceed with negotiation. It was not just the board that could not move onto other subjects but the public speakers also. Jennifer Russell and Amy Pritchett were sworn into office by Todd Mozingo, the pastor of Revive Church. After consulting with our bargaining units leaders and in collaboration with our School Board, our school calendar will be revised to reflect instructional makeup days that do not interfere with the valued holiday plans many of our families and employees have made.. The statement had to do with a package of Memorandums of Understanding that was Covid related. Board Members. Anthony Anderson loses Martin County School Board to Amy Pritchett, Jennifer Russell takes District 3 Thomas Weber; Melissa E. Holsman 0:00 0:48 MARTIN COUNTY Voters Tuesday selected. I cant think of a less potent threat. How many vulnerable girls ended up sending him photos for money? Is this more than what the elected superintendent was receiving? After a dozen years, the Interlocal Agreement for using school board fields and gymnasiums is becoming serious. Thank you for reporting on the school board meetings. But the arbiters of how children are educated are not professional teachers or administrators. Should uniforms be allowed? He had already raised $12,500 and were looking to have $100,000. It has come to the point of why even local school boards exist. She had been taken by surprise regarding not only the resolution but that it had been used as an alternative to her proclamation. Most of the money will go for teacher bonuses to make sure the district has competitive pay. Currently, the rule is either 300 or 500 feet depending on circumstance. I am currently serving as the Vice Chair of the Policy Committee for FSBA. A survey created for this purpose is availableherehttps://forms.gle/y4nE2K8ek6MiuTyaA. Jensen Beach High is expected to have less than 90% of capacity next year. Realtors you need to stop using that in your sales pitches. About a third of her 180 students are attending remotely. By the districts own estimation, it still is at $6 million. This meeting was not televised. & Mrs. Southfork to Alpha & Zeta Dog to be more in line with gender neutrality. Interesting that the public schools would need to compete with those options. To him, America has always been a melting pot. In other words, if a student wants to go there regardless of where the student is zoned, the student will be able to do so. The last I heard is that it was supposed to have started the official process in December to open. The interesting part of the meeting had to do with enrollment. How do you attract people to work in a field that more and more prospective employees are reluctant to do? I guess no rush there. Ms. Pritchett was the one that dug most deeply into this matter. There were no new reasons offered as to why an immediate change in policy is warranted. That is not to say that their actions are not political at times. I do think the Board, staff and all students would be served by diversity training. This was not affordable housing since rent levels were not discussed. All rights reserved. Parents are homeschooling, choosing private and charter schools, and exercising their right to find the best education for their children. Equilibrium happens when there is enough supply to meet demand in every tier. Martin County citizens, students and district employees owe her thanks for placing herself in the hot seat. Whether that means driving to Palm Beach or St. Lucie Counties to find school jobs or to begin in a new profession, this is how markets work. Committee Chair Ciampi explained that, once again, the committee did not want to create any new enclaves. He had started middle school academies and was a managerial leader. Only time will tell. Stay Connected Zen for dummies at its finest. Last year, the legislature gave $600 million to the districts to bring starting salaries to $47,500 and to boost veteran teacher pay. At both meetings, Chair Roberts stated that the evaluations and Carter Morrisons budget book would be posted to the districts website. There is no subtlety of the spoken word to go by. Ms. Another fact she mentions is that busses need to transport not only the students they usually do but the entire school in case of an evacuation. The question to be answered is whether they are really producing the needed education for these students to assume jobs and if so, are the groups duplicating programs? The bids for the two new schools have increased over a million dollars each.