001Good evening. I now call to order the Tuesday, October 28th, 2025, 6 pm school board meeting. If you would uh all rise for a moment of silence, please. Thank you. Now, please uh remain standing for the presentation of colors. >> This color guard is brought to you by Matanzis Army JOTC program under supervision of Major Charles Malard. The right rifle guard is cadet first lieutenant Leilana Kirkman. The national color flag bearer [clears throat] and color guard captain is cadet first sergeant Cole Vaughn. The Florida flag bearer is cadet sergeant first class Delaney Pearson. Left rifle guard is cadet corporal Carter Ies. So please uh join me first in the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under
002God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. And for the national anthem tonight, we have quite a treat. Uh, tonight it's going to be sung by the Bobcat Harmony Crew from Belter Elementary School. Thanks for being here. And now the national anthem. Hang in there. >> [music] [music] >> Turn over. We need to have >> [music] [music] >> Stop it. [clears throat] >> Get it. Start from the top again. We'll get it. >> [music] >> I >> [music] [music] >> me. Heat. Heat. [music] >> [music] [music] [applause] >> Thank you, Bobcat Harmony Crew and to our JOTC. You may retire the colors. >> Bobcats, we'd like to get a picture with you up front here before you head out. >> [clears throat] >> Will you join me in giving them another round of applause for
003their perseverance and their grit? Were they not amazing? Great job. >> Yes, ma'am. Down. There you go. There you go. Good job. >> You ready, guys? Right up here. Smile for me. Cheese. >> Thank you. Good job, guys. [applause] [snorts] [clears throat] [crying] All right, we'll now take roll call. Starting at the end of the dis school board members >> here. >> Olivia Delgado present. >> Eva Moldun. Lauren RmIrez present. Janie Ready present. Christy Chong present. >> Will Furry present. >> Lashaka Moore. >> Okay. Uh so we have uh a slight um we're going to have a little change in our agenda tonight to accommodate board members schedule so we can get all of our business items done. Um so to start off, Superintendent Moore, do you have any additions or changes to the agenda
004from yourself? >> I do not. >> Okay. So, we we have uh adjusted our schedule as a board here today to uh we're going to be moving the special announcements and the spotlights after voting today, but these are all consent. So, we'll move through these in a relatively uh quick nature since we've already workshopped all of these items. So, board, I just need a motion to approve that. We're going to move all voting items um just after we um after public comment. >> Move approval. >> Okay. I have a motion by Miss Chong. >> Second by Miss Ramirez. All in favor? >> I Okay. So, we'll move forward with this agenda as modified. So, that's going to take us now to public comment. Do we have any public comment on agenda items only? >> No,
005we do not. >> Okay. So, we will close public comment and [clears throat] we will move on to approval of minutes. I'd entertain a motion to approve 4.01 through 4.05. >> Move to approve. >> We have a motion by Miss Ready. >> Second by Mr. Ramirez. All in favor? >> I passes unanimously. [clears throat] Okay. Okay. I'd entertain a motion to approve 7.01 through 7.06. >> Motion to approve. >> I have a motion by Miss Chong. >> Second by Miss Ready. All in favor? >> I opposed. Hearing none. It passes unanimously. So I'd entertain a motion to approve 9.01 through 9.10. >> Move approval. >> Motion by Miss Chong. Second. >> Second by Mr. Ramirez. All in favor? >> I I >> I passes unanimously. Uh we will now move on to 10.01 through 10.02.
006Entertain a motion to approve these items. >> Move to approve. >> I have a motion by Miss Ramirez. >> Second by Miss Ready. All in favor? >> I I >> I opposed. Hearing none. It passes unanimously. Um we will now move on to 12.01 01 through 12.03. Um, need a motion to approve. >> Move approval. >> I have a motion by Miss Chong. >> Second by Miss Ramirez. All in favor? >> I opposed. Hearing none. It passes unanimously. All right. So, we have our first action item, [clears throat and cough] excuse me, of the evening. 14.01. Entertain a motion to approve. >> Move to approve. >> Move. I have a motion by Miss Ready, >> second by Miss Ramirez. All in favor? >> I I >> I opposed hearing none. It passes unanimously. All right.
007So now we will go to 19.01. Another action item. Um motion to approve. I need I need a motion to approve. >> Move approval. >> Have a motion by Miss Chong. >> Second by Miss Ramirez. Uh discussion >> I would like to request if number 9700 could be pulled out please. >> Okay 9700 policy number 9700. Okay p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p pulled out for individual discussion. >> Individual discussion and potential individual voting. >> Okay. So, I'll pull that out of 1901 and we'll make it a a separate. Um, so we'll need a a [clears throat] motion. Uh, we will do we need a motion on that? No, we're okay with that. Okay. So, >> and and for for clarification,
008the motion is for all items outside of 9700 is what the motion is for at this moment. basically separate 9700 for one vote and everything else. >> Absolutely. >> I just want to confirm for the public that's the conversation. Yes. >> Thank you. [clears throat] >> Okay. All right. So then um the motion is on the table. All in favor? >> I >> was the Oh, that did we did we do a separate motion? Oh, I thought you said we didn't need to do it. Okay. So we we've got a motion and a second on the floor for approval of all of the policies uh other than 9700 right now. >> Okay. So we so but I but we're so I'm calling the the vote now. >> All right. If there's no further discussion or
009controversy on those other policies, I think the board's ready to vote. >> Okay. So all in favor? >> I opposed hearing none. It passes unanimously. Okay. So now we will uh revisit 9700 policy number 9700 that was pulled from 19.01. >> I need a motion to >> take action on this. >> Move approval. Uh have a motion by Miss Chong. >> Second. >> A second by Miss Ramirez. So we're open to discussion. >> Uh I have uh some comments on this if I can. Uh so this policy um addition I feel is coming from a you know the right place in trying to ensure that uh we're focused on learning and a and a safe environment for all students and I understand the the the the heart around wanting to ensure that our district remains
010focused on those elements and not get distracted by some of um the [clears throat] emotions of the day that have occurred in many other districts. But I do uh want to reiterate and make sure that we're taking into account that there is some um interpretation for what could be deemed as neutral and able to be hung in your classroom. This can also sew potentially distrust between teachers uh and parents or even us as the school board. It may also run counter to already pre-existing professional standards um review requirements that are in in the teacher's annual review process. And while teachers have uh in their specific classroom role more limited federal protections under first amendment, they're still there, which I'm concerned we could be um pressed on if this particular policy addition were added. as well
011as and what's most important to me is would it cause anxiety or um maybe um uh trying to override a teacher's ability to have their classroom feel a welcoming environment. If we think of any classroom we walk into on our campus, most likely they may have signs that say you belong or uh you know uh uh all ideas are welcome here and they may question because th those items aren't specifically tied to a a curriculum item whether those can be hung. But that could definitely help to make the classroom feel warm and and welcoming for all. Not to mention if there are cultural heritage months or even in the curriculum itself, uh there are pieces that could be deemed as not neutral simply for somebody's opinion. Um, and so I while this is definitely coming
012from a place of well-being and really trying to um make sure we don't have these kind of situations arise where people are policing what's in a classroom. I almost feel that this would actually work counter to that. And I would encourage us to remember during our workshop that even us as a school board um there were some members who were asking well would this intervene with prayer by the flag pole or other clubs? And so even if we have to sit there and say is that neutral, is that within the classroom? Is that without? I think that this type of oversight in the classroom is best left to um the professional practices of the school and um district office leadership. Thank you. >> Okay. Is there any other discussion on this policy? >> I think
013that the policy is very clear. Um it's speaking to a classroom materials on personal advocacy, ideological, political, religious symbols. Um, Miss Rody, I would ask, do you think that faculty and staff should be able to share their personal political um, ideological uh, beliefs? >> Mr. Chair, board chair, are you uh, wishing for me to respond to that question? >> It is um, we're in discussion period. You you don't have to. You can. Um this is an open discussion uh at this at this moment. >> Okay. Um so when you're in the intimate relationship of teacher and student, students are going to ask you questions about who you are as a person. If I'm in the classroom and I wear a cross or if I were Jewish and a star of David, um they may or
014may not come up and have that type of a question. Um, I think there's a difference in sharing what you what your beliefs are versus essentially trying to um uh change students minds or veering from that curriculum. I think that this runs a very fine line um and can be misinterpreted in many ways and that the concern to say uh talk of uh religious ideology. There are elements in our textbooks for instance understanding um ancient civilizations the uh the uh as the European nations were taking over their countries and they're going through the um Christianity um in into other uh cultures that is going to be a topic of conversation doesn't make it inappropriate And I think that while you know um again well-meaning it's it could do more harm than it could do good
015when we already have these other pro protections around them. I mean, are we going to get to the point where if somebody has something rainbow colored, we can say, well, are you subliminally trying to uh introduce uh LGBTQ plus type of materials in the classroom? So I I think that again it can do more harm than good by kind of adding this layer of distrust and um policing that goes beyond uh or could be counter to already the requirements that are placed on a teacher with regard to their performance evaluations. Um, I would not discourage uh discussion in the classroom. Not at all. Um, to your point, uh, rainbows, our elementary schools, they VPKs, they have rainbows. Um, but again, this is just classroom materials on the walls. Um, how would you feel if I
016wanted to hang the Ten Commandments in my classroom? Um, would you be okay with that? >> [snorts] >> Let's I think we should be focusing more on the on the policy itself rather than personal views in this here. Uh you know the discussion really should be focused on helping us get we have a motion to approve on the table. So um feel free but I'm just saying we could we everybody has a different can have a different perspective or a different individual view but ultimately you know we're we're discussing this to to to get to a vote. I I'll leave it open. I just wanted to to to put that out there. >> I just wanted to put that out as an example. But um we can go ahead and we can >> Everybody was
017fair to I'm not trying to stop comment. The board can decide if they want to do that or not. I was just saying that the the our goal tonight is to either approve or not approve this. We've workshopped it um several times. Um so I think your your both of your sediments have been presented to the board and to the public. Um [clears throat] but again if there is further comment please proceed. >> One more comment. Um >> just for the board just that you know my goal is that we maintain a neutral classroom environment. Um if we don't do that my concern is more people will pull their children out of school and use vouchers. Um and that's less you know funding for our school. So that's just something to consider. That's all. >>
018Yeah. As I said this is not coming. I understand the place from which it's coming, but I feel that adding this additional layer of language and indicating oversight could um so additional distrust create a policing effect between parents and teachers when really what we need is a collaborative um um coming together and helping to solve our problems and ensure that uh learning is a great place for our students. uh our our classrooms are a great place for learning and already there are protocols in which parents can undertake if they feel that the classroom environment is not suitable and those are enforced um through our principles and if not then through our district leadership as well as um scrutinized in the performance evaluations. There's there's too much interpretation in what could be neutral, right? Part of
019some of our issues in ma mankind for centuries are what is neutral, right? What is not offensive to one is offensive to another. Um [snorts] that's all. >> Okay. Are there any other comments in regards to this policy? Um I'll just add so since the workshop that this was discussed I believe it was September. Um so I you know I re reached out to multiple district staff our attorney and you know specifically on this addition to the policy and with the language. So, from my understanding, from, you know, researching with the attorneys and district staff, everything in the language, it's already covered under the Florida statute 1013.10. So, it's it's already there. It's just more it's it's just restating it, but just more detailed, but it the outcome would be the same from teacher or
020staff from adding the additional verbiage. So, just wanted to um let the public know everything in there is it's already there. So, it wouldn't be any type of new rule or regulation or restriction and uh I think just like discussing with the attorney and like anything that you could what if all day, but everything that's in there 1013.10 it's it covered already. So, >> yeah. Um, [clears throat] and yeah, it it that may be the case, but at the same time, it it clearly spells it out in this policy. So, um, and there's there's also um there's also value in making things very clear on what the expectations are uh in the spirit of the policy. So, are there any other comments regarding We have a motion on the floor to approve. Um, and we
021have it seconded and we've done discussion. Is there any more discussion? >> No. Okay. So, we'll call the vote. All in favor say I. >> I. Opposed. >> Nay. >> Okay. So, the motion passes. Uh, 321. All right. So, that concludes our >> [clears throat] >> um voting for today. So, now we're going to uh regroup back to the beginning of the agenda with some great things ahead. Um [clears throat] we have uh our special announcements and um that's going to take us to 2.02 family engagement month and we have Mr. John Finelli coming forward uh to present on that or it looks like Mr. Doug Glasco. Welcome, Mr. Glasgow. >> Good evening, board. Good evening, Superintendent Moore. A resolution of the Flaggler County School Board recognizing November 2025 as family engagement month in Flaggler
022County. Whereas family involvement in a child's education from preschool through college is critical to student success and sets the foundation for preparing Florida students to be lifelong learners and meaningful contributors to society. And whereas creating an environment where learning takes place not just in the classroom but as part of a central part of the family life requires the families play an active role in the children's education. And whereas the role of families in creating a successful preschool through college education system for Florida's children is very important. And whereas Flaggler schools educational leaders have developed resources for all families to engage more fully in their child's education and the strength the partnership with their schools. And whereas it is appropriate to recognize the critical contributions made by families who foster a love for learning in their
023children and by educators who acknowledge the importance of family engagement and encourage making family engagement an integral part of the mission of all schools. Now therefore, be it resolved by the Flaggler County School Board that November 2025 is Florida Family Engagement Month and encourages families and schools to create a strong partnership on behalf of the future of our students and their families across the state of Florida. adopted by the members of the Flaggler County School Board, Flaggler County, Florida, at the regular open public meeting thereof held on the 28th day of October 2025. Signed, William Furry, chair, school board of Flaggler County, Lashaka Moore, Superintendent, Flaggler Schools. Thank you for for your time, board. >> Thank you, Mr. Glasco. Um, that leads us now to 2.03 03 and we have domestic violence proclamation uh being
024read by Mr. John Finelli and guests. >> Good evening, Chairman Furry, school board member, Superintendent Moore. I do in fact have some guests with me this evening. I'm going to let them introduce themselves. >> Hi everyone. My name is Grace Harlock and I work for the Flagler County uh Sheriff's Office as a victim advocate. I'm short. Good evening, Candace Wilkkey. I am the domestic violence services coordinator with the Family Life Center. Well, >> welcome to you both. >> And they are here tonight in support of our domestic violence proclamation. A proclamation of the Flaggler County School Board recognizing the month of October 2025 as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Whereas home should be a place of warmth, unconditional love, tranquility, and security. And for most of us, home and family can indeed be counted among
025our greatest blessings. Tragically, for many Americans, their home is tarnished by violence and fear. And whereas family violence is a crime that transcends race, religion, ethnicity, and economic stature, with one of its greatest tragedies being its impact on our children. And whereas an estimated 4.8 million cases of domestic violence occur each year, tragically killing an average of three women every day nationally. And whereas the Family Life Center, the only certified domestic violence emergency shelter and rape crisis center in Flaggler County, provided over 5,800 hours of service to victims in this past year. And whereas each October, the formal recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month allows the community to acknowledge and show its support for the victims of this horrific crime. And whereas the Family Life Center, the Flaggler County Advocate Alliance, and the Flaggler County
026Domestic Violence Task Force membership are committed to confronting this crisis and are working together to increase public understanding of this problem and mobilize community efforts to end domestic violence in Flaggler County. Now therefore, be it proclaimed by the Flaggler County School Board that they hereby declare the month of October 2025 as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Flaggler County and urge all citizens of Flaggler County to become a part of the community response to end domestic violence and to send the message that this crime will not be tolerated in our community. As we spread awareness of domestic violence, we recognize that it takes an entire community to stand together and make a difference. Together, we can break the cycle and impact the lives of future generations. adopted by the members of the Flaggler County School
027Board, Flaggler County, Florida, at the regular open public meeting thereof held on the 28th of October, 2025, signed Chairman Will Furry, Superintendent Lashaka Moore. >> Thank you. Will you come up for a picture? Oh. Oh. I thought I had There we go. Thank you're already helping me, guys. Look right here. Smiles. Thank you. Thank you very much. >> Thank you. [clears throat] Okay. So, next is uh 2.04 um Holocaust Education Week and we have uh presenter Jessica Butler coming forward to read this proclamation for us. Welcome, Miss Butler. >> Thank you. Good evening, members of the board. Good meeting uh Superintendent Moore. As your K12 social studies curriculum specialist, it is my privilege to read this proclamation recognizing November 10th through the 14th as Holocaust Education Week in Flaggler County. Whereas the Holocaust was an
028atrocity against the European Jewish people, which was set in motion by the Nazi government in Germany with the intent to annihilate the Jewish race. And whereas persecution of Jews involved the passage of anti-semitic laws, public humiliation, organized violence, physical displacement, looting, isolation, incarcerations, internment, and forced labor that led to the murder of six million Jews. And whereas the stories and survivor accounts should be preserved and taught to future generations to nurture tolerance in a pluralistic society. And whereas Flidians should reflect on and remember the millions of murdered and persecuted Jewish people and others who were victims of the Nazi regime. And whereas all Flityians have access to resources to help them understand how religious prejudice, racism, and stereotyping led to the atrocities of the Holocaust. And whereas through education, we can learn to respect all
029people and protect democratic institutions and values. And whereas as Holocaust Education Week is part of Florida's required instruction under Florida statutes, Florida will be a beacon in educating our youth so that all victims and all involved in liberating the survivors may be honored. And now therefore, be it resolved that by the Flaggler County School Board does hereby proclaim the week of Monday, November 10th through Friday, November 14th, 2025 as Holocaust Education Week in memory of the victims of the Holocaust and in honor of the survivors as well as the rescuers and liberators. adopted by the members of the Flaggler County School Board, Flaggler County, Florida, at the regular open public meeting thereof held on the 28th day of October, 2025. Signed, William Furry, Chair, School Board of Flaggler County, and Lashakamore, Superintendent, Flaggler Schools. Thank
030you. >> Thank you very much. So, that leads us now to 2.05. This is Native American Heritage Month and we have our uh student school board members are going to read this proclamation. We have Miss [clears throat] Ava Modun and Olivia Dougado. Thank you. A resolution of the Flaggler County School Board recognizing November 2025 as Native American Heritage Month in Flaggler County. Whereas Native American Awareness Week began in 1976 [music] and the recognition was expanded by the Congress and approved by former President George HW Bush, designating the month of November as National American Heritage Month. And whereas the history and culture of our great nation have been significantly influenced by the rich tapestry of Native Americans and indigenous peoples. And >> whereas the contributions of Native Americans have enhanced the freedom, prosperity, and greatness of
031America today. And whereas their customs and traditions are respected and celebrated as part of a rich legacy throughout Florida and the United States. And whereas Native Americans stand among America's most distinguished authors, artists, scientists, and political leaders. And in their accomplishments, they have profoundly strengthened the legacy we will leave our children. And >> whereas Flaggler Schools affirms its commitment to working toward a society that fosters a deeper understanding and appreciation for the diverse culture and history of hundreds of federally recognized Native Americans in our country. Now therefore, the school board of Flaggler County, Florida, does hereby proclaim November 2025 as Native American Heritage Month and encourages students, teachers, and staff to participate in activities that promote the Native American Heritage. Signed, Chair William Furry, School Board of Flaggler County. Signed, Superintendent Shak Lashaka Moore, Flaggler
032Schools. Thank you very much for reading that proclamation. All right, so that's [clears throat] going to move us on to our 3.01 Superintendent Strategic Plan Spotlight. >> It is my honor to invite Dr. Angela O'Brien to come um forward a part of the superintendent strategic plan spotlight and that is to honor Old Kings Elementary School as a school of excellence and principal uh Jessica Freeze is here with us as well as members of the Old Kings Owls. So, we ask that you all just come up front as we um talk a little bit about what it means to be a school of excellence. All right. Good evening, board superintendent Moore. Um I have with me the proud principal of Old Kings, Jessica Fes, Assistant Principal Kim Skisha, and our educators. So, Florida statute requires that
033the state board of education uh designate a school as a school of excellence if the grade calculation is in the 80th percentile or higher for schools comprised of the same grade groupings. In Flaggler County, only two schools have held this distinction. So, Indian Trails Middle School and Old Kings Elementary School, which was designated in 2223. We are so proud that Old Kings Elementary is designated as a school of excellence by the state board of education for their third consecutive year. Schools that initially qualify retain their designation as a school of excellence for up to three years and at the end of which they may renew that designation. We are confident that Old Kings Elementary will continue to be excellent for all. >> All right, let's get a picture. >> Congratulations. I'm going to take a
034picture. Sure. [clears throat] eyes wide open, smiling. Thank you so much. Congratulations. I would like to add [applause] that on the back of their shirt, uh, you see excellence for all, which is something they are very proud of and we are also proud of is that not only are they a school of excellence, but they are also um, a school that does not have any subgroups that are on the federal um, index. And so we are super proud of them because not only um are they a school of excellence uh performing in the top 20% in the state but that every subgroup of students in that school is also moving forward academically. So kudos to you guys. We're super proud of your hard work and look forward to you being a school of excellence for
035years and years to come. So we're now moving on. So was that your spotlight? Okay, that was So that was 13 3.05. Okay. So I just want to make sure we cons we wanted to make sure it was on the record that they were a school of excellence. So we had it separated there. [laughter] >> So um we have [clears throat] a 3.02 uh Fer County Ed Foundation spotlight. Selena, welcome. Good evening. My name is Selena Hernandez. I'm with the Flaggler County Education Foundation. And thank you, um, Chair Furry, Superintendent Moore, and members of the board. This past July, we met with our schools leadership team to discuss their goals and challenges in the 25 and 26 school year. And one theme that rose to the top was the need to strengthen student resiliency. So
036in response, we created the grit grants, which stands for growth, resiliency, integrity, and tenacity. These grants are designed to empower schools with resources to support schools social emotional well-being, encourage perseverance, and help them bounce back from challenges both inside and outside the classroom. We're thrilled to share that we um that eight school schools applied and together we awarded over $26,000 in grit grants funding these ideas um across our district. These projects will fund everything from positive behavior initiatives and attendance incentives to programs that build character, motivation and culture of belonging. And a special thank you to Miss Ramirez for joining us during our check presentations. It was awesome to have you with um awarding our school teams. Next, we're gearing up for our two two of our signature foundation events. One is on November 14th
037where we'll host the Flaggler Schools College and Career Fair at the Palm Coast Community Center, connecting students with post-secary schools, local employers, and career pathways that align with their passions and future goals. And then on November 15th, it's time for our 15th annual Josh Cruz Creative Writing Project Gala, which this year's theme is Once Upon a Quill, a fairy tale night. And we can't wait to see everyone dressed up as their favorite fail fairy tale characters. The tickets are now on sale and proceeds go directly back into our school's creative writing programs. And finally, two more upcoming initiatives is we will be out and about tomorrow and Thursday providing our Beaver Toyota matching grants that will provide classroom funding directly to our educators for innovative projects. It's going to be an exciting two days. And
038[snorts] our senior scholarship information nights will take place on November 12th at Matanis High School and November 13th at FPC with students and their parents to discuss the application platform that will open November 17th for all graduating seniors. So be on the lookout for that if you have a senior. There's so much momentum happening in Flaggler schools and the education is very proud to partner in this work. So, thank you for your continued support and allowing us to share how we're building Flaggler's future, one student, one teacher, and one school at a time. Thank you. >> Thank you so much. Okay, so now we're going to go on uh to Art in the Capitol and we have Jeff Reeves and a guest as well. Good evening board. Chairman Furry, Superintendent Moore. I have with Miss
039Kaiser. She was a art teacher for our student and just want to share a little bit about what Art in the Capital is. Art in the Capital's been with us since 2016. The Florida Leg has honored the arts when establishing the arts in the capital project. It has a rich history of celebrating young artists from around the state and participating in grades 6 through 8 and creating unique artistic work and it's wonderful examples of the creativity inspiration of our students. Each district selects uh from a variety of works and images to submit to the local representative. Flagger is no exception to that. We received several pieces of student art to determine which one will receive that honor to be displayed at the capital for the upcoming legislative session. For the 2025 session, Flagger School selected
040Aiden Shendan, an eighth grade student from Buddy Taylor Middle School. Uh his work was entitled Dinosaur Still Life. And Miss Kaiser here, she was his teacher during that time. And we'll once again be making our selection for this honor in the upcoming weeks and have it ready for Representative Grego for the upcoming 20 26 session starting January 13th. So, thank you so much for this opportunity to recognize the arts. >> Thank you. He also received which will be delivering to him a certificate signed by uh Chancellor Ted Roush and Manny Diaz Commissioner. >> Okay. Well, let's get a picture. [clears throat] >> Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. >> Okay, so that leads us now to uh 3.0 uh4 and this is uh three grant uh partnerships strengthening adult education at FTC and
041we have uh Renee Swagerty. Welcome. Thank you. Good evening, Superintendent Moore, Chair Furry, and school board members. I'm incredibly proud to be here today to present this wonderful news. Flaggler Technical College has been awarded three significant grants totaling $20,000, all dedicated to advancing literacy education for our community through our adult general education programs at Flaggler Technical College. These awards are a testament to the vital work of our team that our team is doing and the strong partnerships that we're building to benefit our learn adult learners here in [snorts] Flaggler County. First, we received a $5,000 literacy grant award from the Florida Literacy Coalition generously sponsored by Wells Fargo. This grant will be pivotal in enhancing our financial literacy education program. It's all about empowering our students and their families with the essential money management skills
042that they need to build a foundation for our financial stability and for future growth. Second, we were awarded $5,000 through a health literacy grant again from again this year from Florida Literacy Coalition and this time sponsored by Florida Blue. This funding is crucial for improving health literacy, equipping our community members to make informed health care decisions and to navigate complex health information efficiently, a vital skill for every family's well-being. And finally, we are thrilled to receive $10,000 grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. This substantial award will support our comprehensive literacy programs at their core, allowing us to expand the educational opportunities that we can offer to all of our adult learners here in Flagler County. Together, these grants represent a significant investment in our students and our entire community. This $20,000 allows Flaggler Technical
043College to expand critical programming across three key areas that directly impact daily life for our students and their families. Financial security, personal health, and foundational adult education. We're deeply grateful to the Florida Literacy Coalition, Wells Fargo, Florida Blue, and the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. Their confidence in FTC's mission and their unwavering commitment to literacy education are what make this possible. We're also deeply appreciative for the district's continued support and commitment to adult learning and recognition of its importance to our community in education and economy. This win is for our students. It's a win for our family. Win for Flaggler County. Flaggler Technical College helps move Flaggler forward. >> Thank you, Miss Fagerties. Great news there. Okay, so that uh concludes our spotlights for today. And now we are moving to public comment. Our second public
044comment. This is for any item on or off the agenda. Is there anybody signed up for public comment? >> Yes, we have two people signed up for public comments. Our first person is Major Matt Weber >> speaking on the Marine Corps recruiting. >> Welcome, Major, >> Superintendent Moore, Chair Furry, members of the board, members of our student school board, and members of the community. Uh, good evening. My name is Major Matt Weber. I am the commanding officer of the Marine Corps recruiting station that covers Northern Florida and Southern Georgia, so about 73 different uh, school districts. I'm here this evening with Captain Juan Movia Diago. He is our executive officer and our high school relations uh manager. And I'd like to first thank you all uh for your time this evening. My objective today is
045simply to just thank you all uh for for what you do for our students and highlight some of the great accomplishments of the students coming out of the Flagger School system. So in the past year, 24 young men and women have made the admiral decision to earn the title of United States Marine and have shipped off to recruit training. Uh, as of this morning, we have another five that are enlisted from your from your school district that are ready to head off to recruit training here in the next few months. Uh, we also offer paths to becoming a Marine officer through our officer selection teams as well as through the Naval Reserves Officer Training Corps scholarship program. So, in the past three years in our area of operations, we've offered $4.7 million worth of scholarships
046to students uh on their path to becoming a Marine officer. Incredible program. I've been personally personally blessed by it. uh graduating from the University of Pennsylvania in 2015 through the program. Cannot speak highly enough of of that scholarship. We've had a few stellar applicants to that scholarship from Flaggler County Schools over the past few years. Fortunately, we have not had a selectee out of there, but we hope to we hope to have somebody selected this year out of the school district. Um to close, I am deeply impressed with the character and maturity of the young men, women that I meet every single day coming out of Flaggler schools. I run into a lot of young folks across the state of Florida and Georgia in the line of my work. Always impressed. come down to this
047part of the part of the the state. Uh and I thank you all for that because I know that that is built on the foundational education they receive through your school system that is supported by your dedication uh to those young men and women. So, thank you. >> Thank you for your comments and your service. Next, uh >> our next comment is from Ron Long and he's speaking on Fleet Florida Local Education Health Trust. [clears throat] >> Good evening, board chair, superintendent. Uh, I'm Ron Long and I wanted to say that before we move forward with the new Florida Educators Health Trust, the Fleet program as it's being affectionately referred to, I think we need to slow down and we need to ask some questions because even though most of the counties have jumped on
048board with this, it doesn't really mean that we should blindly follow suit. The program formerly known as Fship uh comes with some real concerns that we can't afford to overlook. First, the financial stability. A recent report from Florida Tax Watch warned that the state employee health insurance trust fund could face a $1.7 billion shortfall over the next few years. That's not a small number. And the solution being floated is of course higher contributions from employees and from the districts. And the modest 10% increase is already being circled in some areas. Um then there's the cost of families. While the individual coverage may look reasonable on paper, $70 to $150 per month, family premiums are being described as astronomical. Um, for educators with a spouse and children, that could reach up to $1,400 a month. That's
049over $16,000 a year coming out of their pockets and not going into savings. And speaking of retirement savings, with lower salaries and increasing health care costs, many teachers are already struggling when they to make me to make ends meet once they leave the classroom. And adding this uncertainty of health care certainly only makes matters worse. Next, there's coverage limitations. Uh the cheaper plans come with higher out-of-pocket expenses and the larger, more complete plans of course have higher premiums. The dental and vision coverages are very minimal. One person even referred to the vision plan as worthless. Um some of the educators are saying the coverage just simply is not worth the price. And finally, oversight and governance. Um, this transition from Fship to Fleet was supposed to fix problems, giving the districts a lot more control
050of what's going on. But districts are still struggling. They're still seeing higher claims. They're still seeing financial strains and even having to cancel local contracts uh because of some of these costs. So, before we rush into this program uh simply because everybody else did it, let's take a breath. Let's do our homework. And let's make sure this truly benefits our educators and our taxpayers. because honestly to me it looks like the same bureaucratic gas guzzler just with a fresh muffler and new paint. Thank you for your time. Thank you for your comments. Do we have any [clears throat] other comment? >> We have no further public comments. >> Okay, then we will close public comment and that leads us to board member requests. Are there any board member requests this evening? No. Okay, so we'll
051move on um to closing comments. Mr. Premieres. Oh, sorry. Uh, school board, student school board members. >> Good evening, chair, superintendent, and school board. First, I'd like to thank you for allowing me this time to on the this time to speak on behalf of all FPC students. FPC has continued to have a great year, and I would like to acknowledge with pride the following clubs, sports, and organizations. Unfortunately, the Creek Side Festival was cancelled, but the photo contest was still judged. The winners of first, second, third, fourth, and fifth place were all Flaggler District students. The students were the following in respective order. Isabella Conino, Jordan Carnelli, Braden Row, Annabelle Murray, and Abigail Minder. Congratulations to all of them. Clubs at FBC came together on October 5th to volunteer for the annual pink 5K in
052support of breast cancer awareness. FBCIB also volunteered in support of the MS Foundation. On October 5th, FFA's forestry team placed second in a district competition. So big congratulations to them. For the 22nd year in a row, FPC's band played fantastic at our MPA receiving an overall superior. On October 4th, FPC's AF JOTC Raider team placed first in the co-ed division at the West Nassier Raider meet as well as AFOTC had their annual Kittyhawk Air Society. Senior cadet Colonel Alana Hoya states, "The Kittyhawk Foundation Society was founded on not only excellence in education, but being an outstanding leader in and out of school. The inductees show a pursuit of growth in all areas and will be a part of various educational events like tutoring to help give back to our c our core and school. Big
053congratulations to them. Vetting assisting is a team is teaming up with Spanish students to throw a kinara for one of their animals. vetting assisting is throwing a fall a event called fall on the farm in which students are creating a farm animal adventure. As for our sports um at FiveStar, our FPC boys and girls teams placed fourth overall for swim. Matilda Noble won two bronze medals, Alexander Rico won two silver medals, and Emma Gilbert won a gold medal. Gold medalist also include Stella Gumma, Emma Gilbert, Jade Hared, and Matilda Noble. Bronze medalist include Noah Ronzoto, Kylo Pulski, Ellis Ronzo, and Alexander Runick. A big congratulation to our senior swimmers Mallerie Brackburn, Matilda Noble, and Violet Ronin CP. On October 11th, Ariana Slaughter, our FPC track and field star, moved to the second of alltime runners
054at FPC, surpassing Kelly Walker and Jada Williams. And a Gregoric moved from 24th overall to fifth all time with a massive PR of 904. Aubrey Bowman moved to 24th or 20th overall. On the boy side, Owen Stackpole and Matteo Amilda joined the sub 17 club. moving on to moving into places 28 and 29 all of alltime spots. Women's bowling made it to first at districts and are moving on to states tomorrow. On October 7th, FPC football beat an undefeated ULI with a 42 to4. On the following day, FPC safely enjoyed our Hoko, which was only possible through the dedication of our staff and incredible work of our SGA. Big congratulations to Hoko President Queen and King Cashmine Gordon, SJA President and wrestler Michael Fry. Friday night is our senior night for football, band, starlets, cheerleaders,
055managers, and student aids. So huge congratulations to all them who make our football year an incredible year. On October 272nd, students stood up for bullying prevention, all wearing orange at FPC. The national organization bring change to mind was also showing support in the bullying prevention by spreading awareness on October 22nd with their be kind sign. And tomorrow students will team up team up against drug drug prevention wearing red as a pledge to be drug-free. Bulldog pride is being displayed in many ways. FPC is involved in our community sports clubs. I would like to thank all our coaches, faculty and staff, club organizers, security team. on behalf of FPC. And once again, thank you. I hope you all have a great evening. >> M. >> Thank you, Olivia. As this meeting comes to a close, I'd
056like to take a moment to highlight some of the great things going on at Matanzas High School. Last Thursday, Matanzas hosted its inaugural ACE diploma presentation ceremony. At this event, the 49 students who earned their ACE diplomas this school year were recognized for their efforts, received their official ACE diploma, and were gifted a personalized yard sign. As a student who personally attended this event, I would like to thank all of the ACE teachers who showed up to support the seniors, as well as Aaron Davis and the ACE Club for making this such a memorable night for our students. Congratulations to our pirate athletes on their recent achievements. MHS swim team had their senior night on the 17th. Both the boys and girls won their meets. Cross country had their pre-states meet at FSU over the
057weekend. More than four people broke their personal records and our very own Pton Sarasi placed 15th in the elite race and broke her personal record as well. The Lady Pirate Bowlers won second place at districts and will be cheering them on at states. Pirates have talent. Last Friday, our very own band of pirates received all superiors at their Florida Band Masters marching music performance assessments for their layiz halftime show. They have earned 10 years of overall superiors and four years of straight superiors. Theater recently had a successful show entitled Exhibit This. Additionally, Matanis Blue Steel is performing at the Daytona 500 on February 15th. The Student Government Association's great efforts have paid off at our MHS Glowco homecoming on October 11th. Additionally, SGA is currently hosting a haunted halls event where students will come to
058see the decorated halls as a haunted house. October is National Principal Month. I would like to take this opportunity to recognize Mr. Rinaldi and everything he does from a Kansas high school. When I asked some of our fellow pirates what they loved about Mr. Raldi, just some of the responses I got included, he's a great leader. He cares about the students and he immerses himself in the school events. On behalf of Matanzas High School and our student body, thank you for your support and I look forward to our rest of our collaboration this school year. >> Thank you. All right, well done. And I wanted to congratulate both Ava and Olivia. I was able to participate in the FPCIB pinning that Olivia was at. And then Ava with her um ACE presentation. So they were
059both wonderful. So congratulations to both of you. It's nice to see you and you're representing us very well. So thank you. And um of course thank you for the belt elementary for coming for their you know their presentation and Miss Moore thank you for having students involved in our meetings. I think it's really great for them to come and see and be a part of Flaggler schools and these meetings. So I I love it and I know you said that you're going to try and strive for that and you've been doing it. So thank you. It's really nice to see them. And you'll be seeing a lot with our teachers, rookies, and employees of the year. So, all of our campuses have been promoting the winners lately. So, keep your eyes out for that. Uh,
060I believe every day I've been seeing them pop up. So, make sure you are checking out their social medias, the the email blast that they send out, or if you go into a campus, you may see their picture posted somewhere coming up. So, uh, thank you for all the teachers, rookies, and employees of the years, but of course, every every instructor and staff member is doing just fantastic. So, thank you all. Looking forward to seeing all the the new winners coming up. And our education foundation has been working really hard. the grit grants that they talked about earlier. It is very impressive how much work is put behind the scenes, but not only from the Ed Foundation, but the educators, whether they're faculty, staff that are requesting grant money. So, if you're an educator staff
061member and there is a special project that you may have been thinking about or looking into doing but funding isn't exactly there, reach out to the Ed Foundation because there are many, many, many opportunities and you just have to apply. You never know. And uh tomorrow they'll be giving out more grant money. So very excited that we have these opportunities in Flaggler schools and I hope everyone has a wonderful week and a happy um rest of rest of this week and all the celebrations going on. Thank you. >> All right. I know it's been a a long day. Um I [snorts] just going to say that um my thoughts and prayers are just with Jamaica right now. Um my husband still has family there, so that's just been in the back of my mind today.
062um this is going to be a life-changing event for them. So, um my prayers just go out to to them to them. Um [snorts] other than that, I'm just very proud of everything going on in our district. Old Kings, congratulations. My kids were there I think seven years or so. So, uh very proud of you all and um just yeah, like Miss Ramirez said, seeing our kids involved um [snorts] it's just the great part of being a part of this community. Um, so it's exciting to see all the the nice things going on and I'm happy the weather is changing. Everybody have a good night. Thanks. >> Yes, lots of great things happening all around the district. Just really brings a smile to my face and just uh uh we've got Okeis in the room.
063We got to just say congratulations again. So proud of you guys. And um you know the uh today we had a long day. I want to thank staff. We had extra meetings today that would took a a lot of extra effort to make that happen today and they really went above and beyond to to help us get through that today. So, I want to thank them and superintendent Moore and our our legal departments as well [clears throat] uh for us and some of the work that we that was done there will also be able to be used in uh future meetings like that also. So, we're investing in the future every time we're doing this type of thing. And yes, thoughts and prayers uh for Jamaica and all the Caribbean. Uh, ironically, I have family
064in Jamaica also. Um, so, you know, we're we're we're hoping for the best for them and uh for the rest of the those are in the path of the storm wherever they are. And that is all I have for this evening. Superintendent Moore. >> Good evening. Happy 55th day of school. Yes, 55 days um in and it's so um exciting. And guess what's so special about today? >> Tell me >> it's the only 55th day of this school year. >> And so we are always talking about what day it is. And I always like to share this. is not because we're counting to the end of something, but we're really identifying each day as its own special opportunity for us to do great things for students. And so today was the 55th day of school
065and I cannot wait for the 56th day of school where we'll have another opportunity to do great things for our students. Uh just want to highlight uh some events that are going to be happening. Being last is great because I can just check off all the things that you guys take care of for me before getting to me. Um, I want to just [clears throat] inform the community that on November 4th, I will be participating in the future Flaggler Forum. Um, this is a chamber event that will be held at Palm Coast uh United Methodist Church from 11:30 to 1:30. It's a great opportunity for me to showcase the great things that are happening within Flaggler schools. And so I look forward to seeing our community there a part of that event. On November 11th,
066our school district will be participating in the Veterans Day parade. We have so many different um schools and uh groups that are going to be participating in that and we cannot wait uh to really be a part of that. Over the course of this month, we'll also be highlighting um our veterans from the community, but the veterans that work for Flaggler schools by recognizing them throughout the month. And so, we're very proud of um all of the veterans that are part of Flaggler schools, and we look forward to recognizing them this month. On November 14th, we will be having the college and career fair. It's Friday, November 14th. The morning will be for Flaggler schools, but the afternoon from 12:30 to 300 p.m. will be an opportunities for families um opportunity for our community, opportunities
067for our private schools, our homeschool families to come and engage in the career fair that we've established for our students within Flaggler schools. So, we invite the community to come and be a part of that. You can go on to the website to get more information. It also was a part of the presentation that the Flaggler Education Foundation did today. So again, for the community, it is from uh it's from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. in the morning. We will uh it will be for our upper classmen within our schools. We talk about diploma plus and um I just want to highlight yet again our trails cafe and it's not yet open to our to the public uh but we have students that are part of our trails class cafe that they've opened this amazing cafe
068in the engagement center where these students are um I mean they are operating the cafe from beginning to end it's such a beautiful space and so when we say diploma plus for us we are talking about all of our students and this uh Trails Cafe is an opportunity for us to give some of our students with disabilities an opportunity to get their plus as well. And so it's a beautiful um cafe and I'm hoping that on November 11th for the Veterans Day parade, you'll get an opportunity to get a glimpse of it. This is me uh planting a seed to our staff to find a way to get to yes so that community can see this cafe on on that day. I want to just take an opportunity just to remind us of our guiding
069principles. Remind us of what we're working towards each and every day here in Flaggler schools. And so I'll end my time with reading our um vision as well as our guiding principles. So, as a courageous, innovative leader in education, Flaggler schools will be the nation's premier learning organization where all students graduate as socially responsible citizens with the skills necessary to reach their maximum potential. and for our guiding principles. Children first, trust and respect for all, empower others, teamwork, excellence, quality and consistency, commitment to individual needs, and then my favorite is get to yes within a well-defined system so we can continue to say yes. Happy 55th day of school. Can't wait to see you guys on the 56th day of school. Have a great night. >> This meeting is adjourned.