The board gave a consensus for Chair Powers and Dr. Millay to proceed with negotiation. The five categories where the money can be spent are the same. Now Roberts is chair again. There had been a community committee to select and narrow the applicants for superintendent to a list of five. If all the slots are not filled, children from other districts will be chosen. This video was made when she had won the state contest and now, she has won nationally. The discussion about providing housing for teachers is a good example. In year 2007/2008, the school board had $43,886,882 in tax collections. Martin County High School; Martin County Middle School; Eden Elementary School; Inez Elementary School; . 2018 Minutes. Ms. It is immensely satisfying to have such meaningful and detailed information to make prudent and logical fiscal decisions. The resolution is inclusive of all. At the same time the school board supervises Dr. Millay. The question that the board and superintendent are trying to figure out is should all legal services be outsourced. This search process began last year and started with 45 educators from across the U.S. and is now down to four. It is for contemplation. It was immediately brushed aside by her fellow board members. The curriculum for every subject is on the school boards website for anyone to see. But that is only when the legislature does not enact laws that take it away. This is hard to believe! To those of you who are not government administrators, corporate vice-presidents for large companies, or army generals, it will seem like a foreign language. The resolution mentioned in some detail the steps the district has taken in furthering anti-bullying and promoting acceptance of all. While the board may feel this is a sensible policy, there was a contingent of parents who spoke against masks. Read More about THE MARTIN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION HAS VOTED TO MOVE TO MASK OPTIONAL . That is the proper role for a union which is to provide for the welfare of its members. Presently, the board will continue mandating fully masked students, teachers, and personnel through the end of this school year. The officers job will be to man the front door and greet visitors. How do you start a controversy in Martin County Schools? It is no longer only white and Black. Anderson also mentioned that Critical Race Theory is not taught in Martin County Schools. He had started middle school academies and was a managerial leader. In the redesign, the playgrounds will have to be moved and will be recreated. Millay should receive credit for meeting the group on their home base. It has come to the point of why even local school boards exist. Most of us however can easily afford to pay for a unit if supply would be allowed to meet demand. Roll Forward meansa ledger accounts ending balance that becomes its starting balance in the subsequent period. It seems how to accomplish it is in question. The district will be applying for funds to hire a data scientist to help formulate plans going forward. Russell, a first-time candidate who moved to Hobe Sound last year andformer assistant administrator at an early-learning Christian schoolin Virginia, reported raising $47,065, election records show. The board decided not to decide at this meeting but for the district to go out and negotiate with the carriers. One of the boards quieter members, Anthony Anderson, gave a big speech that I am afraid is being misconstrued by the very people he was speaking to. Like Mr. Anderson, I long for those simpler times. With a new Superintendent being hired, they wanted to hold off as much as possible. $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. Sophie will be on NBCs Lester Holts broadcast. If you believe that homosexuality is wrong and evil, then any mention of it (even in the context of explaining that Heathers family is different than ours) should be kept out of schools. Schools ultimately must educate children. No matter who is providing the training, most of the money is coming from our tax dollars. They are not being unreasonable in their concerns with playgrounds that they built and have contributed money to their maintenance. This is obviously incorrect. Interesting that the public schools would need to compete with those options. We bring learning to life! Presentation slide after slide demonstrated how the independence of local school districts is slipping away. The second is that they are expanding programs in career and technical education. 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. To see the budget presentation and handouts please gohere. will be anywhere between $10 and $20 million. It has been around since the 1960s but is a theory that a few law schools would touch upon and surely not Stuart Middle. I believe that the concept of district public-guided education is anachronistic. There is a $10,000 moving and temporary living allowance. He did a good job. My objection to the two vacant classrooms being utilized for Pre-K, stems from the fact that MCHS and SFHS are currently over capacity. The board has done a very good job of shepherding the money to teachers, mental health programs, and resource officers. Dr. Millay is a contract employee, so it is negotiated. Top heavy costs will be the next thing that Tallahassee will be looking at. This was added to the modules without the district being made aware as was a module on COVID. There was a list of public officials that were present including James Campo, Ed Ciampi, Harold Jenkins, and Christopher Collins. So, either the district needs to engage in better communication with parents or show that to be true by raising the scores. You can add more CTE classes to the existing high schools. If you have any questions or wish to call in your request please call the Central Office 507-764-2330. His father bringing him to school board meetings where both sides spoke. She had been taken by surprise regarding not only the resolution but that it had been used as an alternative to her proclamation. It looks like they will keep the recommendations of the redistricting committee for Options 4, 5, 6 for high school students only. In effect, they gave the taxpayers a reduction which they took full credit for and it came directly out of the school board budget. Elections hub: TCPalm's complete coverage of the Aug. 23 primary, Our view: TCPalm Editorial Board recommendation 2022: Martin County School Board races, Politics Q&A: TCPalm candidate questionnaires, More: Three Martin County School Board seats open; District 1 candidate automatically reelected, More: Martin County School Board OKs more money for mental-health programs, trims teacher stipends. 40 employees have transitioned to essential employee quarantine in the same period. The school board should recognize and preserve her seniority, but they need do nothing else. The silence was deafening. You can read and see the reorg charts and descriptions by goinghere. From custodians to food service employees, a shortage exists. He is a graduate of the Martin County system. The School Advisory Committees can propose changes, but the board must have the ultimate decision. The next question asked was which of those first four attended the Constitutional Convention. Roberts was a good chair, and, in my opinion, she was the reason the sales tax referendum passed. It also seemed that the Risk Management & Safety Department should probably be transferred to under finance if this occurs. There was some concern about car lines and parking. As a point of reference, CRT has never been part of any Florida curriculum. It takes a lot of effort, a willingness to embrace change and innovative thinking to move a school district forward. If the stars, the moon, and the sun line up, maybe something will happen. This is where we find ourselves in the saga of the old (and apparently becoming older) high school building. However, the truth must be that he is the best at his job. 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. As I participated in the interview process, I was impressed by the sense of pride employees and community members shared for the District and public education. I will need everyones help. But when it comes to other talking points, such as critical race theory, Anderson sees them as distractionsand problems that the school district doesn't need. When I received my First Communion, my present was a Maryknoll Missal. There was a second presentation by Deputy Superintendent Featherstone entitled Martin County School District Success Plan 2021-2025. According to the presentation, the vision is for A dynamic system of educational excellence and the mission is to Educate all students for success. It goes on to state things near and dear to a bureaucrats heart. However, not every rate is controlled by the local board. Wouldnt it be great if the district has fewer administrative employees now that it had in the past? These parents and the broader community are stakeholders. As an American history teacher, Anderson must have at one point taught about the trial of John Peter Zenger, a colonial printer, who was arrested, tried, and then acquitted for his newspaper printing stories in opposition to the government. All rights reserved. You can read the entire presentationhere. If anything, he may be too cautious in his approach. One speaker stated that he would run a candidate against any school board member who would vote in favor of the proclamation. Martin County School District has initiated its own COVID-19 website that tracks cases in the schools. The item was probably (though not always) at least briefly discussed at a workshop. We need to give the customer (parents and students) what they want. SCHOOL BOARD BUDGET MEETING JANUARY 25, 2022: CFO Carter Morrison presented the board with very early numbers regarding next years budget. He stated that while parents are important, they are not the only factor. Some say it is not, but we need to wake up to the fact that indeed it is. Stuart Mayor Mike Meier spoke in favor. He just needs more time. The evaluations were of Dr. Millay, the superintendent, by the board. There was not much on the agenda for this meeting. Tallahassee will oversee the paperwork and then the school itself will be administered by the local school district. During comments, Vice-Chair Anderson spoke about being in a park and overhearing two mothers speak about how public school is not as good as private schools or charters. For your further information, Dunbar, Hobe Sound Early Learning, Apple Tree and Gertrude Walden are all accredited as well. It is so profoundly anti-American that we, as a nation, should be ashamed of those acts. Jensen Beach High School wants to begin a certificate program for students who want to become pre-kindergarten teachers. Millay does reach out and speaks to anyone. They will decide at a meeting next week. Teachers are complaining that the increased pay is not distributed fairly. I continue my interactions with former classmates and 3,000+ members of the Florida Leadership Program. That is the result of rapidly rising supply and construction expenses. MetaSearch is intended for research, information and reference purposes only. The state has removed that decision from local authority so that no school district can impose a mask mandate. Many parents have seen the quality of their childrens education decline. Unfortunately, I didnt have all the employee evaluations from the district until now. You can find the those maps here here. The school board is a larger employer than the City of Stuart. You can read his resignation letter here. The meeting was all about policythe present and future of how the Martin County School District will work going forward. At this meeting, the new school board members took the oath of office. The agreement was signed by Resciniti and Millay on August 16th retroactive to August 1st. There are no easy answers. Including debt service, they envision rents being less than $1000 per month. Martin County Schools. It may be time to have a legal department headed up by a chief attorney that reports to the board much as the county attorney reports to the BOCC. The interesting part of the meeting had to do with enrollment. The Martin County School Board and District should concentrate on the education of students. This content is the sole responsibility of the entity that makes it available. It is, though, just as concerned as other districts. The last I heard is that it was supposed to have started the official process in December to open. Diaz claimed that none of the participants came down with COVID. I am not a staff or board member, so I do not know what it is like to work with him. Currently off Commerce where apartments are being built now, there are no students. The district should try the app, but ultimately it will not make much difference to those parents searching out charters, virtual schools, and home schooling. Anderson also mentioned several times that there is more behind this than masks and vaccines. Perhaps if the state sent more money, its dictates would be more acceptable. The many public speakers were not in support. I cant think of a less potent threat. Governor DeSantis and Education Commissioner Corcoran issued a new order stating that schools will have in person classes no matter what for the rest of the year. He said the resolution follows current law and there is already an anti-bullying policy in place. There is another exciting item on the bottom of page 6 currently labeled Calculus Project (but soon to be re-labeled as Algebra Project). MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS NEW SUPERINTENDENT. I believe that local government is where most decisions should be made. I am enclosing ithere. There are 16,628 students in K-12. Keep politics out of the public schools and concentrate on the core subjects. This is the districts true competition. She also received $1,000 from Vero Beach podcaster Dennis Lynch. Defenthaler is not wrong in that assessment. Elizabeth Bernstein, an economist and Martin County native, faces Jennifer Russell, a former Christian school administrator from Virginia, for the District 3 seat. Martin County voters decided in 2018 to allow the school board to pick the new superintendent. They are learning fundamentals so that when older, there can be informed interpretation. an excellent communicator someone who speaks clearly and concisely. I focused my campaign around three commitments Receptive (believing in the value of your thoughts and ideas); Reasonable (with the ability and experience to look at all sides of the issues), Responsible (with no agenda other than to represent you). Allocation of the pot of money for teacher salaries is a negotiated item between the union and the board. The older and less healthy could bring up the amount of money needed to pay out claims. In reviewing the Districts mission and vision statements, three inspirational words stood out to me as guiding principles for our work All, Dynamic and Excellence. Those who are vaccinated will not be required to quarantine following contact with a positive case. Follow him on Facebook and Twitter. I just cannot help but wonder if trying to save an old building is serving the arts in Martin County, the taxpayers, and the organization well? In its rating of Millay, the board has gone that route. Two things ought to be considered. Im Amy Pritchett, wife, mother, and grandmother, running in District 4 for the Martin County School Board. Those are now open and so should schools be. The Martin County student population in 2022 is less than 52% white. There are the meal programs, administration, and a variety of other things that are not part of any money that goes into the classroom. The staff has sent out approximately 1500 letters to the homes of students that may be affected by changing the boundaries for high school. In both passed plans, the playgrounds stay where they are. The taxes collected under this local required effort is then sent to Tallahassee for funding education throughout the state. Another matter was who should have final say over a schools code. Licata cared about the wide-angle approach that even in A schools, there were students who were underperforming and should not be left out. All Staff Members participate in continuous program of professional learning. The goal seems to be locating here no matter what. Reached Tuesday night, Pritchett said her win feels really good., I really had a lot of grassroots support. District parents are abandoning traditional public education. And to some extent it isexcept when it is not. No one is ever happy! That shortage will not be easily addressed in the district or any place else. Bernstein, who holds a master's in economic policy from Boston University, has raised more than $41,356 for her campaign. Campaigns for public office benefit the most when community members join together to support those who share their values. We may not think we do, but it is there. I did not communicate your position as well as I thought. Education is not the only thing to be concerned with in Martin County. His vocal support for educators over parents contributed to his loss. There seems to be something in the plan for everyone. Are our dollars being spent to improve scores and strengthen the curriculum? It appears that they will keep the recommendations of the redistricting committee for Options 4, 5, 6 for high school students only. For existing students in 9th to 12th grades, the 7-point scale will continue. For those of you who want to take a look, go here, INDIANTOWN BUSSES AND WHAT IT SAYS ABOUT US. Is there a reason to have a separate attorney now that the board and superintendent are integrated? Published: Feb. 27, 2023 at 8:50 PM PST | Updated: 9 hours ago. It is about the public, his constituents. Maybe it is because staff does not run for office. Children and their parents have a big stake in the outcomes, and to them, all of this is much more than validating experts theories. I cant remember anything like this occurring when I was in middle school. According to Superintendent Millay, the form was not used and that every student plan must be signed by a parent agreeing to the plans implementation including anything having to do with LGBTQ issues. Sometimes, you must know when you won and accept victory. Powers then motioned for Roberts to be chair and it was seconded by DiTerlizzi. Martin County High School; Martin County Middle School; . Afterwards, the meeting was adjourned for photos and a small celebration. Though active in Moms for Liberty, Amy had no help from anyone but a few supporters. Two things they did do were approve a third payroll specialist position and a Health Services Manager. Students were not going to leave their existing classes and schools. (Note the Warfield piece of this is handled later.) Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes (2014 - present), Historical School Board Agendas & Minutes (Prior to 2014). The board continued with their update of policies. Martin County School Board Member Rene Purvis successfully completed the Advanced Leadership Corps (ALC) training offered annually to select local elected officials by the School of Government . To do that, she suggested partnering withvoluntary pre-kindergarten programs and early- learning centers to focus on reading skills from a young age. New Superintendent Millay wants the students back in the classroom. If these rules were in effect when I was a kid, I would have never played sports on a field. It may have popped up from time to time, but civilized people immediately shoved it far back down to where a racist would be embarrassed to utter such thoughts again. Public schools throughout the country have tended to go away from more practical hands-on classes that were meant to train students to be auto mechanics and carpenters. With a shortage of drivers why have added expense and again student disruption to have a supposed benefit in feeder patterns? Dr. Millay was from Kentucky where he had been a superintendent and administrator. Every parent has a right to make education and health decisions for their children, Every child has a right to a quality education, Every teacher should follow school board and superintendent policies in the classroom and be accountable, Every citizen has a right to review curriculum offered in the schools. Our school system is A rated and must stay that way. They want to work collaboratively and not meant to feel as if they are getting in the way. Only one of the students knew the answer. There are also complaints from rank-and-file union members regarding being stonewalled by union leadership. Regarding parental rights, Anderson said, they have always existed in the district, andhe continues to be supportive of them. Anderson is right that the organization has so far been able to do what was promised including raising the necessary funds for the building. If an online student is struggling, then he should resume in-person classes unless the parents refuse. A minimalist approach was recommended so that the already-enrolled students would have as little disruption to their lives as possible. No school board member wants to look at a parent or another member of the community if something goes wrong and say we should have put more money into guarding the children. The question is how do we accomplish this? They now own their decisions and their implementation. If there are unfair practices by union leadership, then union members need to take it up with the state union organization, the appropriate state or federal agencies or the courts. Perhaps it was discussed at a workshop, but it should have been clarified again here. We want reading proficiency to be up from the 53% that it's at, she said. As of November 17th, Dr. John Millay has become the first appointed superintendent in the county. And I am glad Tony Anderson said that. The curriculum would meet some broad state standards that were outlined in the facilitys license. 2015 Minutes. Vote to protect our democracy, and to keep Martin County Public Schools excellent for ALL children, vote for Liz Bernstein for District 3 School Board on August 23rd. It is all about perceptions and ultimately choice. SCHOOL BOARD BUDGET MEETING MAY 31, 2022: The board continues to meet with District CFO Carter Morrison to iron out the new budget. When it came to most of those on the Organizational Chart, the Board was reluctant to do so. She writes, During my time as a board member, I believe the lines have been blurred when it comes to the roles and responsibilities of the Superintendent and our Board., She goes on to write that an individual board member may become increasingly involved in administrative details and tend to become a second administrator. And lastly, We hired the Superintendent to serve as the CEO of our school district. Russell, who campaigned with the message "today's children will shape tomorrow's future," also lauded maintaining excellent schools, protecting parental rights in education, advocating for school choice, and supporting teachers. The pool of occupants would be new teachers arriving in the district who cant find housing. , Url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_County_School_District Go Now, Schools Details: WebSCHOOL BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 21, 2023 Dr. John Millay, Martin Countys first appointed superintendent, surprised the board, staff, and citizens by resigning effective , Url: https://friendsandneighborsofmartincounty.com/martin-county-school-board/ Go Now, Schools Details: WebBoard Members. I humbly ask for your vote for Martin County School Board District 3. (Note that this model can be replicated at other schools in the future.). 30510Email:RobertsCL@martinschools.org, Martin County Children's Services Council Board, Clark Advanced Learning Center Management Advisory Board, Area: District 2 - StuartPhone: (772) 219-1200, Ext. Excellence is what we will strive for, knowing that success has no finish line. DiTerlizzi moved that Plan B be approved in Jensen Beach with the paving of the rock roadway in the rear using as much stabilized turf as possible. In the last edition the newsletter printed a link to where people could hear for themselves Andersons remarks in full. At some point, being a senior teacher is not much different than a beginner. To him, America has always been a melting pot. If Amy had the same support as Jen, then she too could have had a much larger victory. The Board, led by Powers and Roberts, believes that immediately they should have someone who understands all aspects of human resources since it is so critical to the district. This resulted in a total of $2,482,998.60 as the first batch that would be coming from ESSER II. Why am I Running? Both women loaned their campaigns $1,000, according to election finance reports. Thelma Washington who is the executive director of Gertrude Walden also wrote regarding pre-k and childcare: Thank you, concerning the Early Childhood Program at Jensen Beach High School. That is clearly no longer true. This does not preclude a return to a stricter policy if circumstances change. At future meetings, there will be continued inane public comment, threats, and incivility. That is what happened here. We can argue about what is vulgar and what is not. SCHOOL BOARD BUDGET MEETING JULY 27, 2021: There is always some politicking going on from every dais. Knowing that fact in and of itself is only important because it then allows you to conceptualize why our nation evolved the way it did. He explained how the millage rate is controlled by the state. 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. Pages Four and Five outline Capital expenses (mostly computers and safety/sanitation) totaling $2,604,541.00 which may be eligible for reimbursement. This includes student instructional resources, AVID training, additional CTE programming, communication/customer service/accountability platforms, mental health programs, and teacher assistance solutions. Most expressed that it was not the place of the public schools to speak to non-educational matters. Like so much of government speak, it is unintelligible. Millay needed time to get to know Martin County and Florida. 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. What is the reason for what looks like secrecy? Taxpayer dollars are used to keep the premiums manageable but still individual employees contribute a large amount to their plans. There isnt much local flavor in schools. Dr. Millay begins on a per diem basis based on his contracted salary on October 26th. I like the idea that the lessons are streamed, and I hope it continues. While only 10 years old, our son performs at a 7th grade level and therefore has special educational needs to keep him engaged and thriving in school. Change is always hard to sell. As far as the board is concerned, it is history. Nor were the proposed new school buildings. The internal auditor position has been vacant for a couple of years now. An organization chart is a diagram with boxes that have the title of the person and lines that connect those boxes to what other positions reports to that title and who that position reports to. I have not been in favor of this plan and have constantly written about why. There also seems to be a shortage of teachers, custodians, bus drivers and any job category the district may have. "Being able to explain what you're using them for.". The district projects to have 18,942.4 students this school year. It has not proven out that SROs have stopped mass shootings anywhere. It appears the other committee members representing staff, teachers, and retirees felt comfortable with them. If you have a few minutes over the next few weeks, I would greatly appreciate hearing all of the initial ideas, input, feedback and suggestions you may have. He was bullied, skipped school, and at times contemplated suicide. Winchester, VA 22601. What is the timing of them? The committee will meet to consider options for that area before the boards next meeting. In full disclosure, I was on the committee. The half mill for next year is about $13.6 million. It is even more puzzling that the District is building needed replacements for two elementary schools (Jensen Beach and Palm City) using the very models that are proving obsolete. When considering this fact and the learning gaps associated with pandemic-related disruptions, addressing lost instructional time is an extremely pressing concern forSuperintendent Dr. John D. Millayand theMartin County School Board. Instead of people spending an evening of looking at a painting or show and then strolling over to the Gafford to have dinner, they will do one or the other but probably not both. It seems to be a better use of resources now that the superintendent directly reports to the board instead of being an independent elected official. Board of Education meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. in open session unless otherwise advertised on the agenda. The board also received an update regarding the health insurance contract for next year.