Thomas Weber is a Digital Now Reporter at TCPalm. The same goes for most occupations. By way of explanation, the board has no control over whether to impose one or not. I feel very privileged, excited, and humbled for the opportunity to serve as your Superintendent of Schools. The board and staff were doing business without muss or fuss. I have proven my ability to work collaboratively in complex situations and am comfortable with the analysis needed to tackle complex educational budgets. It is time we re-imagine what it means to be a public-school student. That takes up most of the time of these meetings. Existing students can continue to go to their current high schools, but beginning with the incoming freshman class, they will go to the new districted high school. It was clear that three board members favored Millay (DiTerlizzi, Defenthaler and Roberts), and two preferred Licata (Anderson and Powers). Schools Details: School Board Vice-Chair Area: District 3 - Hobe Sound, South County, Indiantown Phone: (772) 219-1200 Ext. SCHOOL BOARD BUDGET MEETING MARCH 29, 2022: The board went through the upcoming budget for next year with Carter Morrison. I originally thought that the new person would not be in the District prior to December, but it looks like the hiring procedure will be wrapped up by the time Ms. Gaylords term ends in November. The average grade for remote students is C while for those in person it is B. They ranked the proposal with price being 35% of the ranking. $400 million is invested to raise the minimum base pay for full-time classroom teachers, and $100 million is to raise the salaries of Floridas veteran teachers and other instructional personnel. Education is the foundation of our democracy and I believe it is our job as citizens of this great nation to ensure that we uphold the constitution and the right to public education. 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. He said that George Floyd was a tipping point for Black folks. I believe that the union negotiating on behalf of its members should do so if they feel it is appropriate. This is hard to believe! At this meeting, which was setting the maximum millage rate, the board voted not to increase any of the rates that they control. It also included Millays own evaluation of himself. Nothing in these documents would really guide the superintendent publicly on how these board members really view his job performance. The school board took up the matter of redistricting. Parents dont want to see their kids scores go down. Millay is scheduled to be sworn in on Nov. 17 and will replace the current superintendent, Laurie Gaylord, who is retiring after serving eight years. One size does not fit all, and I strongly support giving parents and students choice options so every family can find the right fit for their childrens unique educational needs. Unvaccinated students or unvaccinated students in the same household must stay home. Please join me by offering your support so I can let your voice be heard on our school board. It should not be this hard for lay people to understand what the school district is proposing and doing. Waters was going to investigate state statutes regarding distances between schools and alcoholic premises. Christia Li Roberts Area: District 1 - North Stuart, Jensen Beach Phone: (772) 219-1200 Ext. I guess if you take a course of advanced physics and receive a top grade then it should be worth more than a course on basket weaving. While expertise is important when it comes to the education of our children, it should not be the decisive factor for the school board. $1.2 million for mental health type programs, $476,000 (it was later revealed that would be $550,000) for SROs, $10,000 each for professional development and academic initiatives. They now own their decisions and their implementation. This myopic vision of what a school should be is becoming less and less relevant especially with declining enrollment. That amount has been used to close the gap. The school board will follow the commission and have the same districts. We supposedly have home rule in our constitution. I dont know whether places like Walden could possibly stay open if their staff was paid comparable to a public-school teacher with a bachelors degree. Karen Resciniti was the only public speaker. During public comment, there were many speakers who spoke for and against banning books. The main building itself served as the original Martin County High School from 1923-1964. Ron DeSantis, have increased their focus on the state's roughly 120 school board races. In November, the decision was made to have students make up two (2) of the four (4) missed days of school. The board uses the auditor to gather information for the board and to serve as a supposed check on the district staff. The requirement that there be an annual reporting is also still there. The superintendent will have more direct reports. That is an impressive statistic. It is not a logical risk assessment but more a political calculation. I believe when each stakeholder--the administration, the teachers, the , Url: https://www.facebook.com/JenRussell4schoolboard/ Go Now, Schools Details: WebWelcome to the Martin County School District! That makes sense to me. Tony Anderson mentioned this, and he was 100% correct. There has been a decline of 1000 students attending county schools. The governor has insisted that there is power only in himself from his lair in Tallahassee. They held a brief discussion about trying to find out what has been accomplished since the last joint meeting regarding this. You can read his resignation letter here. The District seems to be stuck in a mid-20thcentury model which increasingly may not be what their customers want. It is in a very distinct and separate way than for other students. Women make up nearly all the staff and are raising their own families with this job. The kid that killed 10 Black people in Buffalo shouting absurdities about being afraid that white people were being marginalized shows how deadly speech and ideas can be. This does not preclude a return to a stricter policy if circumstances change. Yet I have seen inordinate expenses charged to use current facilities by other governments and groups. To see the outlines of the budget you can gohere, *From Understand Financial Analysis by Noah Glenn. Thank you, Ms. Roberts for writing this so quickly. These parents and the broader community are stakeholders. He envisions eliminating the COO position which I never believed was well thought out in terms of its job functions within the district structure. I am not always in agreement with Governor DeSantis, but I am on this. Anderson states he will not mention me again because he has a thick skin. We will see. Academic Excellence Student Empowerment Parent Collaboration Stakeholder Engagement South Florida Sports Headlines Newsletter. If you are an organized sports team, then this agreement will be welcomed. Now it is up to the voters. I would suggest not much. This can only be accomplished through a rigorous, innovative public school system with the best, fully certified teachers, parental support, and full local control of tax dollars collected for education. That is not what many in our community are looking for in a school board member today. It passed 5-0. Sometimes less can mean a Martin teacher could make thousands more by having a little farther commute. During public comment, someone said that she had heard students were not standing for the pledge. The district does need to make sure that these children are taken care of psychologically, physically, and academically. However, the district did file a required plan with the state to reopen schools earlier that the state approved. During this meeting, a board member brought up that the school district was mentioned during Governor DeSantis press conference for the signing of the Parental Rights bill into law. There are 16,628 students in K-12. A citizens committee, formed by the board and chaired by County Commissioner Ed Ciampi, met several times, and tackled the issue of changing school attendance boundaries for elementary, middle, and high schools. I need to disclose that I sit on this committee. It was the equivalent of an A for the course. It is my honor and pleasure to officially introduce myself to the Martin County School District community. The board can no longer blame the superintendent if something goes wrong. Two candidates stood out to him John Millay and Peter Licata. "So it's using those dollars wisely," she said. Validation is important. No one has made that clear. On what limited government is and that it does not mean no government. It is too bad that more people did not take Andersons civic lessons to heart. At the BOCC last meeting, Smith talked about engaging the Treasure Coast Planning Council to do a charrette whether the district wanted to participate or not. Martin County enrollment is down and even with the development happening in Stuart, there does not seem to be a need to build more schools. The state will not continue to subsidize the district by millions of dollars so cuts may be in the offing for next year. Naturally, no one was in support including Commissioner Ciampi who is the supposed champion of affordable housing. I am not a staff or board member, so I do not know what it is like to work with him. Students will return to school onWednesday, January 4, 2023. In the scheme of things, it was the minimal amount of disruption to the fewest students possible. Ms. For those who didnt want to see the proclamation passed, you need to accept that the board agrees with you. Stuart, FL The following message is being sent on behalf ofDr. John D. Millay, Superintendent of Schools: TheMartin County School Districthas finished its investigation into the inappropriate, racist photograph that was posted earlier this week. The School Board met to finalize Dr. John Millays contract to be the first appointed Superintendent in Martin County history. Ms. Gaylord served the district well if not always on the same track as the board. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 30222 ormillayj@martinschools.org. Nor were the proposed new school buildings. This is not the first time this board has looked at switching from a more traditional insured plan to one where the district is more at risk for losses. The question is how do we accomplish this? This trend may change as all the new housing units being built come online in the next few years, but it probably will not. By doing just what staff did! Things like raises and bonuses consume very little meeting time. Many teachers are getting burnt out due to behavioral issues that impede the learning of other students on a daily basis. It appears what has been going on for years is that the district charges hundreds of dollars for the use of a field. Ms. Defenthaler has continuously taken a position regarding providing for the wellbeing of our LGBTQ+ students. There is something called the Roll Back Rate which could mean the amount people pay goes up even with the rate going down. Yet the county and Stuart do everything possible to prevent new housing from being built. He addressed the person that threatened to spend money against any board member that voted in favor of the proclamation. 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. It can be foundhereand then by following the tabs, you can see each grade level and subject matter. Doctor Millay gave a presentation on branding of schools. I am the perfect addition to the 5-member school board and am the only District 3 candidate with economics, policy, and financial accounting background and experience. He was a civics and history teacher at Anderson Middle for years. 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. The officers job will be to man the front door and greet visitors. We are deeply aware of the hurt and pain this photograph has caused our community, especially our Black American residents and students. Martin County schools do not need this type of publicity. It makes one wonder why given what appeared to be a parental return to school board control, this would pass.
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