The following items will be added to the Agenda: 

II N. SCCA New Para Position - Vote

III I. Pataula Playground Shade - Vote

III J. Pataula Pole Barn - Vote

Mr. Josh Duncan came before the Board to interview for an open Board position. Mr. Duncan is the pastor of Morgan Baptist Church, has a Math Education Degree and has worked in student ministry for 15 years. 

SCCA admin is recommending Brittany Kelly for an open Para position at Spring Creek for the 2025-2026 SY. 

The Personnel Policy has been amended to include Donor Leave per HB 235 requirements and Social Security Notice per HB 37 requirements.

The Attendance Policy has been updated to include requirements of HB 268 - referrals to DFACS and RESA for failure to attend school for 30 consecutive days without notification of withdrawal, enrollment in another school, or intent to homeschool; chronic absenteeism and attendance review teams.

The FERPA Policy has been updated to meet requirements in SB 212 (restriction on disclosure of PII to political persons/groups) and HB 268 (timeframe for inspection and revisions to records). Further clarification on legal definitions and guidelines for both disclosing and accessing student records.

The Enrollment Policy has been updated to comply with new guidelines from HB 268 - disclosures and documents required for permanent enrollment.

The policy was updated to comply with new requirements under HB 268 - new timelines for record transfer, new requirements for what is included in student education records.

Updated to meet new requirements of HB 268 - annual review date and timely record transfer. 

PCA is on track to meet on Operational CPF. 

SCCA is on track to meet on Operational CPF. 

The lotteries for the 2025-2026 SY were held in January. PCA has 580 tentatively enrolled (18
short of full) with 89 on the waiting list. SCCA has 513 tentatively enrolled (39 short of full; from 52
last month) with 86 on the waiting list.

School administration has identified the need for another Para position due to increased SPED enrollment numbers and changing duty assignments. There is money in the budget for this, since the vacant teacher position does not have to be filled at this time.

Approval to purchase $25,000 life insurance for each employee for life & AD&D for a total annual
premium of $11,108. This will be coverage for all employees at SCCA and PCA. 

The Board reviewed monthly financials through May 2025. PCA is on track to meet on Financial CPF with approximately 93% of the budget spent. 

Last month the Board voted to create one full time and 4 part-time hourly custodial positions at PCA. Cheryl is recommending the Board hire Larry Leavette for the full time position and Otis Davis for one of the part-time positions. 

The Board reviewed monthly financials through May 2025. SCCA is on track to meet on Financial CPF with approximately 98% of the budget spent. 

Jeremy Pritchett, Transportation Director, is recommending the Board purchase 2 used buses for Spring Creek. Two buses a 2012 and a 2016 model with approximately 65,000 miles each are available through American Bus Sales for the purchase price of $113,600. 

A USDA Loan Specialist from the Florida office has been assigned to our proposed construction loan. Once the state office finishes its underwriting, we will release our bids for a Construction Manager. The plans are 90% ready for the architect to produce renderings for us to share with all stakeholders.

Whitney Olds resigned her position as SNP manager at SCCA so we will promote from within for that position. Cheryl is requesting approval to fill that vacant position with Pam Snipes. 

Cheryl is requesting  approval to hire Shannon Fisher for the vacant SRO position at Spring Creek. 

Cheryl is requesting permission to purchase Playground Umbrella Shade from Discount Playground Supply for the price of $6,685.95. This will be installed on the PreK playground at Pataula and will match current shading. 

Cheryl is requesting permission to purchase a Pole Barn to house the mower and tractor at Pataula, Cheryl is recommending the Board accept the bid of $17,769 from Carolina Carports, LLC. 

Jennifer Sanders has resigned her Board member position.

If you have not, please complete the annual Board Assessment as soon as possible. 

Board members who were absent last month need to complete.

Please complete the Superintendent and CFO Evaluation Survey if you have not already. Grayson will compile and present the report in August.