The governor had given $1000 to all classroom teachers. Ron DeSantis. We supposedly have home rule in our constitution. 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. Board members said they hope to have a contract approved before the school board's meeting on Oct. 1. Cindy Pearson is a Jacksonville native who attended Duval County Public Schools K-12. They ranked the proposal with price being 35% of the ranking. Millay reaching out shows that he too understands this not only as an educator but also as a parent of three. It seems that the district was the last one in the state to come into line with the state mandate regarding teachers pay. In this session, we have already seen more and more bills in the legislature that infringe on the home rule concept. Two political newcomers Elizabeth Bernstein and Jennifer Russell are seeking that District 3 seat. It has worked well for those entities, and it is very feasible. My objection to the two vacant classrooms being utilized for Pre-K, stems from the fact that MCHS and SFHS are currently over capacity. In 2020, Tallahassee stepped in with a new program called the Teacher Salary Increase Allocation (TSIA). There is a shortage of work force housing for teachers. Many candidates would never take a job where the Board is so split. Before returning to Martin in 2019, she was a senior economist at the Commerce Department in Washington. The governor has insisted that there is power only in himself from his lair in Tallahassee. You can access it from the school districts website (https://www.martinschools.org/). Whether that means driving to Palm Beach or St. Lucie Counties to find school jobs or to begin in a new profession, this is how markets work. Get the right information. They have willingly stepped forward to chair the board without making any excuses. Both women loaned their campaigns $1,000, according to election finance reports. But in todays environment perhaps we should be looking for candidates that have kids in the system and are not educational professionals. To ask teachers to continuously work with home bound students and those in the classroom at the same time can be stressful for the teacher and leave the students without everything they need. According to George, this leads to the perception of a conflict. It appears what has been going on for years is that the district charges hundreds of dollars for the use of a field. Director of K-8 and Title I. 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. The school board should encourage Dr. Millay to continue meeting with not only those who agree with him but also those that do not. I am the perfect addition to the 5-member school board and am the only District 3 candidate with economics, policy, and financial accounting background and experience. John Millay has brought some great skills and educational background. It looks like training in welding, nursing, and HVAC will be expanded. There was very little of substance discussed at the meeting. It is an exciting time for all of us in the Martin County School District and I am genuinely looking forward to building relationships and achieving the vision and mission of our school district. The half mill real estate tax has a different purpose. She has not been endorsed by the Martin CountyMoms for Liberty chapter. 30510 Email: RobertsCL@martinschools.org Term Expires: November 2026 2022-2023 Committee Assignments: Budget Committee Carter Morrison was concerned that they would need more people on his staff. I was wrong as were so many others. This is a textbook exampleso to speak. America is not Dantes Judecca where the worst sinners are condemned yet it is not a shining city on a hill either. Our school system is A rated and must stay that way. Spellman had concerns about the language and that it had to be presented at a collective bargaining session. All the numbers are in the presentation attachedhere. Especially now that the board is asking the voters to continue with the mill additional real estate tax. All literally means all it means every Martin County student will be equipped to reach their highest personal potential, including our most vulnerable populations. The ultimate decision is the individual student and parent. Marsha Powers and Mike DiTerlizzi were sworn in for their new four-year terms after running unopposed in the recent election. She was nave enough to believe that personalities would conform to what the Florida School Board Association states are the roles and responsibilities of superintendents and school board members. And it was also not a unanimous choice to hire him by the board either. No surprise that Florida ranks 46thout of 51 states and DC on per capita educational spending. When looking at the agenda one can (to borrow an expression) not see the forest for the trees.) 500 E. Ocean Blvd | Stuart, FL 34994 | p 772-219-1200. (The board did suspend with pay) What I do want to know is why the board has to be involved in what would be a trivial matter in the private sector. . "I'm teaching, and I can tell you that we don't do critical race theory," he said. I believe that with all my heart. Sometimes it may be hard to get an answer, but parents can always write one of the School Board members or all of them with a question if need be. There is no vaccine mandate for students. These parents and the broader community are stakeholders. An additional $2 million will be allocated to compensation for other employees and the rest for the other four named categories in the referendum. The chart can be found herehere. Quite frankly it is the usual dribble that now passes for lessons in our public schools. The district projects to have 18,942.4 students this school year. In the old days, it was known as vocational education. And from everything I heard it was a success. My question is would credentialing mean better pay and would the quality of the instruction be better? We already have numerous institutions like the Elliott that, in some ways, is a hidden gem. Perhaps, it was because the committee had not disrupted numerous lives. But this is Florida in the time of unreasonableness, and it is quite apparent how limited the power of local government really is. For that matter, any academic improvement wont be better because of fewer dollars. Unfortunately, the latter part of the meeting received the headlines. NumbersNumbersNumbers! It must be recited at the beginning of the day by all students unless a parent opts their child out and students must stand. The board discussed open enrollment for those schools (Crystal Lake, Seawind, and Hobe Sound) that have space available. That is why when you want to know where the substantive portion of the agenda is look at Section 18. It passed 5-0. How do you start a controversy in Martin County Schools? There is nothing innovative about the district. Copyright 2023 District. Does that mean the expense of maintaining some of those amenities should fall to the District alone? It would be turned on at no other times. Anthony Anderson, who voted against Dr. Millay, was defeated by Amy Pritchett in the last election. This is something that requires more study, and I would suggest that the administration reach out to their LGBTQ+ students and find out what they believe their needs are. Parents & students want choices that meet their academic needs. The school board is not there to make sure that teachers and administrators are happy. It was not just the board that could not move onto other subjects but the public speakers also. I am not a great believer in trying to censor books. The remote learning piece can continue with a new caveat. Local station owners are not equipped to do everything necessary to rebate the tax amounts. By the way Martin County in the latest rankings did not achieve the distinction of an A District. Next, we addressed items that had already been approved by the Board for ESSER II funding including summer programming (June 2 July 1 including the additional $9.25 per hour for employees coming in to address learning losses and credit recovery), data warehousing solutions, and unrecovered salary expenses (where anticipated revenue decreased) adds $1,031,822 to this number bringing us to $3,514,820.60. We all have our prejudices and biases. At these meeting, we hear about a students scholarship or that a sports team did well. Does that imply he wants to meet me behind the gym? Wouldnt it be great if the district has fewer administrative employees now that it had in the past? However, those teachers further along in their careers are not receiving the same level of raises. By the districts own estimation, it still is at $6 million. Martin County elections: Pritchett, Russell elected to School Board That is the result of rapidly rising supply and construction expenses. We thought we had that devil down in the hole. The state levies what is known as the Local Required Effort. Tallahassee lowered the rate from 3.6990 to 3.5750, a decrease of .1240. Afterwards Li Roberts cited the state statute pertaining to the pledge. Until the final budget is passed and after adjustments are made, the numbers are fluid. One size does not fit all, and I strongly support giving parents and students choice options so every family can find the right fit for their childrens unique educational needs. While Item 4.02, which was approved on consent, calls for her to work under the supervision of a deputy superintendent. Title: Board Member Board Members. For your further information, Dunbar, Hobe Sound Early Learning, Apple Tree and Gertrude Walden are all accredited as well. Of course, all is predicated on whether Martin County becomes inundated with kids. STUART, Fla. The Martin County School Board voted 3-2 Tuesday to appoint Dr. John D. Millay to become the new superintendent of schools. Roberts will for the coming year be a good chair. Students will return to school onWednesday, January 4, 2023. The board will have Morrison come back with a proposal for a part time person to augment his staff during peak times instead of a separate position that reports to the board. Although CTE fell out of favor in public education, it is now back with a vengeance and many entities want a piece of the action. More than 77% of Martin Countys population is classified as white. And it didnt much matter that Bernstein and Anderson both natives of Martin County - outraised and outspent their winning rivals by thousands of dollars, according to county election finance reports. However, the bulk of the money goes to every teacher and other employees for a total of about $11 million. Insurance, whether a traditional plan or a self-insured plan, is a market. Some charters have students begin reading the Declaration and Constitution in the early gradesnot textbooks about the documents but the documents themselves. Public education was supposed to be a unifying influence. I am not so sure whether it would receive the same level of support that it did last time. The board gave a consensus for Chair Powers and Dr. Millay to proceed with negotiation. Unless there is a need because of overcrowding in a school, I would be loathed to disrupt a family for a social theory. Early on, Defenthaler suggested about diversity training for the board. As supply is increased to meet demand prices may rise for the top of the market but those units that are in mid to lower tiers have price drops. Bernstein, who holds a master's in economic policy from Boston University, has raised more than $41,356 for her campaign. I guess no rush there. And you don't know until the results come out, she said. She has held that position since 2013. Defenthaler is tone deaf to her fellow board members. This story is not only being covered locally but nationally. Instead of trying to integrate the arts with a vibrant urban scene, we are seeing the worst form of urban planningalmost a kind of sprawl. Defenthaler made a motion to begin the process of negotiating a contract with Millay. He/she will also look at the school cameras and alert the SRO to possible trouble. Obviously not only is the public not informed but apparently neither is the board on matters coming before it. In 2018, Martin County voters approved a millage rate referendum that is now set to expire. Central Administration. Because Children Matter. AB Pritchett In a 4-2 decision, board members made the vote based on the rising cases in the county. They are going to follow Tallahassees lead. "There is such a thing, but that's at a higher level graduate law.". The Board began by discussing its top candidates and the reasons. It is all of us for thinking that the racist political speech, theories, and invective that fill our airwaves and screens are acceptable political and social ideas for discourse. My question is what will happen when it goes away or will it ever? And the people agreed with me.. The term is from November 17, 2020 to June 30, 2024. The main building itself served as the original Martin County High School from 1923-1964. Like many things, when it comes to government, nothing is simple. They now own their decisions and their implementation. At both meetings, Chair Roberts stated that the evaluations and Carter Morrisons budget book would be posted to the districts website. I know nothing about Pritchett except that she speaks at school board and county commission meetings. The Board was picking Martin Countys first appointed superintendent. The person doing the evaluation might think that the employee is not close to an acceptable performance level, but it isnt reflected it in the employees written evaluation. It passed 4-1 with DiTerlizzi voting no. The Board also went over the proposed contract language. Referendum 2022 | MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT It was immediately brushed aside by her fellow board members. They are learning fundamentals so that when older, there can be informed interpretation. He envisions eliminating the COO position which I never believed was well thought out in terms of its job functions within the district structure. In addition to its reputation for academic, instructional, and financial excellence, the level of community support and engagement are what drew me to the Martin County School District. What am I to believe? As middle school students begin their high school careers, they will be graded on a 5-point scale. The taxes collected under this local required effort is then sent to Tallahassee for funding education throughout the state. There is another exciting item on the bottom of page 6 currently labeled Calculus Project (but soon to be re-labeled as Algebra Project). Meet the Board / Meet the Board - browardschools.com Generally, someone moves to approve for example 18.2, followed by a second and then a vote without any discussion or explanation of what 18.2 is. Currently 8.5% of district FTE funds go to the districts charters. Afterwards, the meeting was adjourned for photos and a small celebration. The union is reimbursing the district for her pay plus benefits. So, what is the problem? Schools Details: School Board Vice-Chair Area: District 3 - Hobe Sound, South County, Indiantown Phone: (772) 219-1200 Ext. Millay can receive $2000 additional by maintaining his certifications. Eduardo Diaz should be the kind of student that is a role model not an outcast. While expertise is important when it comes to the education of our children, it should not be the decisive factor for the school board. There would be no land costs. Parents are contacted to come in, have an explanation and sign off on the plan. Her job titles have included teacher, assistant principal, the first principal of Jensen Beach High plus several more. Calendar; 2020-2021 School Calendar; 2021-2022 School Calendar; 2022-2023 School Calendar; Staff . With the popularity of the charter and the home-schooling movement, are we building for the moment or for the future? The district does need to make sure that these children are taken care of psychologically, physically, and academically. The board will not decide on whether masks will be a requirement next year. As the district introduces better accounting concepts, these huge discrepancies should go away. It is expiring at the end of the current tax year on June 30th. A redistricting committee will begin work in February 2021 and perhaps by the start of the 2022 year, children will be going to different schools. DiTerlizzi then motioned for Anderson to be vice-chair which was seconded by Powers. Pages Eight to Fourteen with black type on the blue background are General Fund (Operating Account) items that would come next. Elizabeth Bernstein, an economist andMartin County native, faces Jennifer Russell, a former Christian school administrator from Virginia, for the District 3 seat. This is the disclaimer text. There has been a decline of 1000 students attending county schools. Most of us have biases. First why do the employees want Florida Blue over any of the others? Currently off Commerce where apartments are being built now, there are no students. Martin County High School; Martin County Middle School; . I think Anderson is right, but if the board is telling Millay to hire someone, then of course he is going to do it. As before the pandemic, they must remain in the areas they are assigned and permitted. There was no discussion about that. My door is always open please never hesitate to submit any questions, concerns, comments, or accolades you have about our schools or school district to me. The new organizational structure will have the Superintendent reporting to the Board. Chair Powers wants to stagger school openings even more because of it. I remember reading the book in my Catholic high school. In both passed plans, the playgrounds stay where they are. No hocus pocus his exact words in his own voice. That doesnt mean those students shouldnt have read the Reeves Tale or know that there was a French Revolution. It has never been part of the curriculum in Florida schools and now Tallahassee has weighed in that it never will. Please click here to email the Martin County School Board. No transportation is provided. It seems it is much more probable that a kid will be injured walking to school than being hurt by a gas leak. Finally, it is the boards responsibility to make sure that these meetings are televised. 2014 Minutes. Florida school board races a battleground in 2022 primary election. The 5-year recommendation would address any new development that could impact school capacity. The people have much more influence at this level. It appears the other committee members representing staff, teachers, and retirees felt comfortable with them. It is not as if teachers are not interacting with online students. The evaluations were of Dr. Millay, the superintendent, by the board. State law proscribes what the rate will be. Yet this deed should outrage every resident regardless of color. I am mom, experienced leader, and passionate advocate for education. Board Members - Martin County Schools It operates as such. They plan on submitting a final site plan next year. Defenthaler claims the district has a 32% positivity ratehigher than last year. The first was an email from Tyson Waters who represents the Board negotiating an impact fee and concurrency agreement with Pineland Prairie. Overall, the budget has increased by about $18,235,986 for a total amount of $404,224,540. Often, those families found that after graduation, their kids decided to move to other places. It was an uneventful meeting except for the two re-districting matters. Most of the public would think that it would be appropriate for teachers to receive a raise and a bonus. Pro, con, and a little out there with some of the claims for masks, quarantining, and having the vaccine. There were two things that were passed by the board at this meeting in a matter of seconds. Should a book that depicts a same sex couple be banned because of that even if there is no explicit sexuality? All rights reserved. It leaves the public scratching their heads in bewilderment. It was seconded by Anderson. Thomas Phelps, currently employed by Osceola County, received 5 votes. This board is already inundated with people commenting on everything but education. It will be a school of choice. 2016 Agendas. Of course, this puts them far away from the Arts District and Downtown which makes little sense. At the last workshop, Superintendent Millay presented a new district organizational chart. What I do not understand is why the district does not open its own charter school modeled after TCCA since it is a model that has proven to be successful enough to have a significant waiting list. Open and transparent government has an obligation to make the information available in a timely manner. To me, the main point is that certain elements of both sides are politicizing the schools and using the kids to make political points. Any other increase is due to assessed values rising. Indian River County School Board removes racial equity policy, adds While the District originally announced that school would be in session on December 19 and 20, 2022, Dr. Millays many conversations with families, employees and the Districts employee bargaining units, as well as the high volume of planned employee absences that would not be conducive to meaningful instruction for students, have led to his decision to recommend a modification of the planned makeup days to the School Board. School Board Members; 2022-2023 School Board Meeting Dates; School Board Agendas & Minutes; . Diversity training is different from sex education in any form. Are our dollars being spent to improve scores and strengthen the curriculum? HR will look at the file and claim it will be tough to do because of those outstanding evaluations. We are all part of the free market system. Since Millay took over in November 2020, he has had to deal with COVID and being the first appointed superintendent. Now that we are getting closer to puling the pin, I am just astonished by how far we are out of synch with the needs of the people, Stuart, the school district, and Martin County. Board - Martin County Schools What exactly does that mean when you say, becoming nasty? Should I take it as a threat? Because of the supposed development that will be occurring, more FTEs will be needed. 2014 Minutes. Then why was the form still on the website after a year? Please click here to email the Martin County School Board. I would love to see it. It needs to stop now. Washington was the presiding officer and Madison became the Father of the Constitution. Our nation may have been quite different if Adam had been presiding officer and Jefferson the primary author. Classes in mechanics, home economics, metal and carpentry were introduced. Best regards,Marsha Powers, ChairMartin County School Board. No one is ever happy! There was an outpouring of love for her from current and former staff and school board members. In full disclosure, I was on the committee. If you read the Indiantown section, I write about a request by the Indiantown Council to have busses parked at the schools in case of an emergency evacuation. Ms. Roberts and Ms. Defenthaler both understood what was being said and were sympathetic to the point of view of the committee. He also had backing from some local elected officials, including Stuart City Commissioner Michael Meier, who donated $450, and Stephen Fry, former Martin County attorney, who donated $1,000. Although last weeks workshop was boring, it was about passing new policies which is what the board should be doing. I think that is the better approach rather than naming groups that should be covered. All Staff Members participate in continuous program of professional learning. The entire budget next year is nearly $487 million. You can find ithere, Finally, there is the Superintendents updatehere. My college scores were calculated 0 through 4, and 4 was the highest that you could have. The agreement, time line and site plan can be found here here. It was seconded by DiTerlizzi and passed 5-0. This was Laurie Gaylords last meeting as superintendent. For the less than two weeks remaining in this school year, it is not possible. He went on to say that things were fine, and nothing needs to change. During the budget portion, CFO Carter Morrison made almost the same presentation as in the last meeting because many of his state figures are not yet set. For those wanting to have classes virtually, parents must sign up their child at Florida Virtual or Mosaic. Roberts noted that the re-districting committee should look at where the students who will be living in the new construction off Commerce Avenue in South Stuart should attend school. So why not make sure the public is aware to boost the likelihood of recruiting teachers? The big day had arrived. The board wants to see data to make sure the expenditures are cost effective. So far this year, Florida Blue has paid 104% in claims. Martin County schools do not need this type of publicity. I needed a missal to help me decipher staffs explanation of the Martin County School District Success Plan. Over the next 5 years with current trends, the value will rise to almost $30 billion. It was seconded by Roberts. Im Amy Pritchett, wife, mother, and grandmother, running in District 4 for the Martin County School Board. It was nice to know that Millay may not agree with everything they do but is willing to exchange ideas. The numerous opportunities offered to students both inside and outside of classrooms are nothing short of remarkable, and I am committed to building upon the established framework to ensure all students continue to be educated for success, achieve their highest personal potential and explore their interests in a safe, nurturing learning environment. Mr. Anderson stated that Mrs Gaylord, the last elected superintendent, did a great job of bringing back the district from chaos. Anthony Anderson said that Fletch has been great to work with, and he was happy with the progress so far. Eduardo Diaz, the senior who organized the alternate prom, spoke. These checked-box evaluations are cursory when dealing with a position of such important leadership. The space cannot exceed the master plan for Stuart Middle which leaves about 2 acres for the Council. Dr. Millay is pushing Sniffen and Spellman to be the firm. I would propose to make it a high school focusing on academics for those students looking to go to college. We bring learning to life! Mr. DiTerlizzi, who is a station owner, said that the board is exempt from paying most taxes. Children must swipe their ID cards when they board and as they depart. While Dr. Millay is rethinking non-school staff, there needs to be the same re-evaluation for schools. Slightly over 50% of all students receive free and reduced lunch. Within the next couple of years, this Department will be without a senior team. Prior to Assistant Superintendent of Finance Morrisons tenure, they did not track Roll Forward funding. That way drivers can be available to service all levels of schools.