It is, though, just as concerned as other districts. Ms. Gaylord served the district well if not always on the same track as the board. Hearing from our elected officials that mandates were necessary and that parents were not the experts drove my decision to run for office. The chart can be found herehere. Get the right information. The governor has removed the ability of the school board to mandate masks under its own authority. Anderson gave a little history and civics lesson regarding John Locke and the social contract. So, the more that is on the website, the better for those like me, but most do not take advantage of the resources available. This a relatively poor community and I dont believe there has been another charter or private school opening. Diaz took it upon himself to put on a non-sanctioned traditional prom for the seniors from the three Martin County high schools. She had been taken by surprise regarding not only the resolution but that it had been used as an alternative to her proclamation. I just want to say thank you to everyone who took the time to speak with me on the campaign trail and get to know me and what I was about.. 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. Another bill allows parents to opt out of health education if they do not agree with what is being taught. Its obvious that this number could be on the high side since basic extrapolation would put $8.59 million for 12,380 students. Should uniforms be allowed? There have been a variety of funding programs (like CARES, GEERS, ESSER, ESSER II) that K-12 public school districts have been able to utilize to address the unexpected costs and consequences of the global pandemic. To change it now would require permission from Tallahassee. DiTerlizzi agrees. The district is no exception. There are virtual options through Florida Virtual and St Lucies district program. We need to stop doing things with a 1960s perspective rather than the perspective of today and more importantly what is needed tomorrow. For your further information, Dunbar, Hobe Sound Early Learning, Apple Tree and Gertrude Walden are all accredited as well. What is the timing of them? The voters of Florida need to pass a constitutional amendment to stop this grab for power. There was not much of substance at this meeting. The people who work in a place like Gertrude Walden are mostly not college graduates. I think the union could build an excellent 100-unit building for its members. 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. This content is the sole responsibility of the entity that makes it available. I doubt if the staff would have done anything if it werent for those that are elected. It was a guide as to what the priest was saying on the alter. That is what I took out of this meeting. They didnt try to hide their faces. The last I heard is that it was supposed to have started the official process in December to open. No mention of deliverables. If Defenthaler or any other school board member tries to resurrect this contentious issue, it will be time to once again come out and speak. I wished that both Powers and Anderson had voted in the affirmative when they saw no minds were going to change. Victoria Defenthaler was looking for a transformational leader. There is something to be said for those who are elected being in charge. Like Defenthaler, it is caught in a time warp where parents knew their place and educators were the only ones knowledgeable enough to call the shots. Website : www.martinschools.org School Board Latest News From The Feb 26, 2023 Edition SCHOOL BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 21, 2023 Dr. John Millay, Martin County's first appointed superintendent, surprised the board, staff, and citizens by resigning effective June 30 th. That is the proper role for a union which is to provide for the welfare of its members. We need to be careful that we do not make it more difficult for these kids and their teachers who may not qualify if educational standards are raised. Chair Roberts wants to know what the increase in both money and personnel for district administration has been by department over the past five- and ten-year periods. She has not been endorsed by the Martin CountyMoms for Liberty chapter. Today he was looking for resolution and not to prolong the building of the schools. The curriculum for every subject is on the school boards website for anyone to see. In November, the decision was made to have students make up two (2) of the four (4) missed days of school. If you are an organized sports team, then this agreement will be welcomed. Before one can know whether to support this tax, one should look at how the money was spent previously. To attract and retain excellent teachers, salaries must be competitive. The Board needs to show all students and, in a broader sense, the entire community that race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation does not matter. It does not obligate either party to ameliorate any condition found on the premises. As an example, the district would make Parker the airport school and Hidden Oaks the nursing school. I know each of our teachers, administrators and employees truly wants to be the very best they can be. America is not Dantes Judecca where the worst sinners are condemned yet it is not a shining city on a hill either. The School Board met to finalize Dr. John Millays contract to be the first appointed Superintendent in Martin County history. He just needs more time. You can read and see the reorg charts and descriptions by goinghere. What happens after the year, will the second-year teachers magically find apartments or homes? SCHOOL BOARD BUDGET MEETING MAY 31, 2022: The board continues to meet with District CFO Carter Morrison to iron out the new budget. I wouldnt call it a courageous gesture by any means. Today the amount is $36,484,159 for capital outlays. Please click here to email the Martin County School Board. He wanted to remind everyone that white folk were key and instrumental in ending segregation. On July 5th I made a public records request for the information. The board instructed staff to notify the parents of kids that are affected by the redistricting that will be voted on at the December meeting. I believe there is the school board votes for that to happen. What a waste! Further, the pecking order that is established early on with certain students on top continues throughout their academic careers. As of July 1, 2021, and every fiscal year thereafter if Millay receives a satisfactory evaluation, then his base pay will increase by the same percentage as other administrators in the district. Both parents and children have attachments to the schools they are attending, so why change that unless there is a need. ChristiaLi Roberts, who was first elected to theSchool Board in 2014, has raised more than $2,000 for her campaign, which was comprised solely ofa loan to herself. At both meetings, Chair Roberts stated that the evaluations and Carter Morrisons budget book would be posted to the districts website. In this case, the evals were at best perfunctory. Most expressed that it was not the place of the public schools to speak to non-educational matters. Carter Morrison was concerned that they would need more people on his staff. The board didnt say a word. Taxpayer dollars are used to keep the premiums manageable but still individual employees contribute a large amount to their plans. Under the old system of an elected superintendent, the district had a legal staff, and the board had an attorney. Most of the money (about 77%) has gone toward teacher stipends and the rest to other personnel and outlined areas. Mike DiTerlizzi was the boards designate to the committee. Pritchett and Russell will both serve four-year terms, which begin Nov. 22, and each are paid $37,802annually. And that means whether you are a public or a private sector employee. But could those funds have been used for something else? I would be happy to partner with Jensen Beach High School as a work experience and training sight. It looks like training in welding, nursing, and HVAC will be expanded. Yet what good are busses without drivers? This year and last is a transition year for changing budget classifications. 30508Email:PritchA@martinschools.org, Area: District 5 - Palm City and IndiantownPhone: (772) 219-1200, Ext. This board is already inundated with people commenting on everything but education. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. A description of the suggestions can be found here. She will be the last elected superintendent in Martin County. Perhaps it is because both unions are heavily involved with political donations and as campaign volunteers. Two current school board members were, at one point, represented by the teachers unionsthey are creatures of the system. I guess they are long gone and arent coming back even for the taxpayers who fund everything. However, the process of utilizing summer math programming for students that need extra help between fifth grade and sixth grade creates the opportunity to complete Algebra I in Middle School. I promise Martin County tax dollars will be used efficiently, and to the extent controllable, promise to keep our tax dollars in Martin County. To take a peek at the budget so far you can gohere. 30516Email:DiterlM@martinschools.org, Student Representative, Martin County High School, Martin County School District1939 SE Federal HighwayStuart, FL 34994(772) 219 -1200, Building Hours: Children and their parents have a big stake in the outcomes, and to them, all of this is much more than validating experts theories. From the other perspective, many districts were attempting to stretch the funds over the two-year period, so it wasnt surprising that only 25% of funds had been expended when only 25% of the designated time (6 months of the two years) had passed. I am not going to go through every page of the budget presentation that was shown. Quite frankly it is the usual dribble that now passes for lessons in our public schools. The more you usethe more you pay. Finally, it is the boards responsibility to make sure that these meetings are televised. Keep in mind, that prudently this money was handled on a reimbursement method whereby a district needed to incur the expense, pay the bill, then seek reimbursement. A final decision will have to be made later this month at the School Board Meeting. 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. You can read the entire presentationhere. Governor DeSantis wants every new teacher to start at $47,500 and has allocated funds toward that happening. 2023 www.tcpalm.com. It was with the birth of the modern comprehensive high school in the 1920s that children were expected to be in school through 12thgrade. Only time will tell. On what limited government is and that it does not mean no government. The workshop was three hours of going through school board policy changes. One of the hardest decisions an employer makes is choosing health care insurance for its employees. Best regards,Marsha Powers, ChairMartin County School Board. The Board was picking Martin Countys first appointed superintendent. Board of Education meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. in open session unless otherwise advertised on the agenda. To see the outlines of the budget you can gohere, *From Understand Financial Analysis by Noah Glenn. How is something like this possible in Martin County in 2022? Insurance, whether a traditional plan or a self-insured plan, is a market. There needs to be a place for adults and kids to gather to play a pickup game of basketball or soccer. The board listened but, unfortunately, they cant print money to make everyone happy. The Spotsylvania County Public School Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination with regard to sex, gender, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age . I would propose to make it a high school focusing on academics for those students looking to go to college. I would suspect that maybe half of these will be built. If the referendum is defeated, what happens? We thought we had that devil down in the hole. You can find it here. During public comment, someone said that she had heard students were not standing for the pledge. There is such a thing as a basic education that should be universal for all students including those in vocational studies. While he may disagree with the governor on things, he respects the governors authority to prohibit mask and vaccine mandates. July 21, 2021 Two incongruous ideas followedthe district expects a 3% decline in student population next year and David L. Anderson Middle School could be the 4thhigh school in the district. I think Millay was a good hire. Board Member DiTerlizzi stated that Martin County had fallen in the rankings in his opinion. On November 16th, the county will be updating its boundaries. She should be given credit for actively bringing it to the attention of the public and all the board members. Roberts will for the coming year be a good chair. Working together, we can create a stronger future for Martin County students. The letter from the district explaining itself to the governor is reproduced below. Yet what those children did is just the tip of the iceberg. Yet the kids receive more than adequate instruction and are ready for kindergarten. We are all part of the free market system. At some point, the supervisor will want to fire someone because he/she is truly incapable of performing in that job but who has received great reviews for the past several years. There would be no land costs. The new organizational structure will have the Superintendent reporting to the Board. $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. Millay has not been the change agent that some thought he would be. She is a lone voice for facts that the other board members do not want to hear. As we are all members of the Martin County School District family, it is my hope that we will consistently work toward building bridges that will unite us. Have a question, concern, compliment or comment? Jensen Beach High also has availability. They held a brief discussion about trying to find out what has been accomplished since the last joint meeting regarding this. They came to be part of the struggle. Three plans are offered. Charters, both public and private, must explain what they are selling to their consumers. John may just sit on the beach for a time and contemplate what his next move will be. I feared and wrote that schools could be a hot bead of infection. Public school enrollment is on the decline due to the reasons stated above. These evacuations would be for something like a gas leak. The presentation which was given to the Board in handouts was not part of the agenda packet. Superintendent Millay gave a very good presentation about why some of our students excel and others do not. Unfortunately, I didnt have all the employee evaluations from the district until now.