The School Board of Orange County held its regularly scheduled board meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center. These are the highlights of the meeting:
School Board approved Millage to Support 2019-20 Tentative Budget
After a public hearing, the school board adopted the millage required to support the tentative budget for school year 2019-20.
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Millage Type
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2018-19 Rates
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2019-20 Rates
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Required Local Effort
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4.051
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3.861
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Basic Discretionary
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.748
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.748
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Additional Voted
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1.000
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1.000
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Capital Improvement
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1.500
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1.500
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Total
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7.299
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7.109
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2019-20 Tentative Budget and Date for Final Public Hearing Approved
The amount of the proposed tentative budget approved by the school board is as follows:
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1.
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Approve the 2019-20 Tentative Budget for the General Fund
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$2,228,016,437
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2.
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Approve the 2019-20 Tentative Budget for the Special Revenue Fund
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$174,727,229
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3.
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Approve the 2019-20 Tentative Budget for the Debt Service Fund
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$224,838,528
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4.
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Approve the 2019-20 Tentative Budget for the Capital Projects Fund
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$1,402,416,774
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5.
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Approve the 2019-20 Tentative Budget for the Internal Service Fund
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$344,450,772
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6.
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Approve the date for the final public hearing for the FY19-20 budget for 5:30 PM on September 10, 2019 at the Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center, 445 West Amelia Street, Orlando, Florida.
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To view additional details and budget priorities click here.
- Budget, Compensation and Benefits FAQ's
https://www.ocps.net/UserFiles/Servers/Server_54619/Image/Departments/Human%20Resources/Labor%20Relations/Questions-Answers%2007-30-19%20FINAL.pdf
- 2019-20 Tentative Budget Detail
https://www.ocps.net/UserFiles/Servers/Server_54619/File/Departments/Budget/FY20%20Budget%20Documents/20%20Proposed%20Tentative%20Budget%20Detail.pdf
- 2019-20 Tentative Budget Summary
https://www.ocps.net/UserFiles/Servers/Server_54619/File/Departments/Budget/FY20%20Budget%20Documents/20%20Proposed%20Tentative%20Budget%20Summary.pdf
Changes approved to the 2019-20 Code of Student Conduct
The purpose of the revisions to the Code of Student Conduct is to authorize procedures for disciplinary action and address the rights of students. To view the changes click here.
School Board approved the Legislative platform for 2019
The 2020 State and Federal Legislative platforms are the result of the consensus reached by the School Board in committee. The recommended state and federal priorities are based on a review of the 2019 Legislative Session and input from school board members, district staff, teachers as well as various local and statewide organizations. These priorities may be modified or revised at any future time as desired by the School Board up to and during the 2020 Legislative Session. This platform will submitted to the Florida School Boards Association, Florida Association of District School Superintendents, and the Central Florida Public School Boards Coalition for consideration. It will also be submitted to other school boards for consideration of endorsement and support. The platform will be presented to the Orange County state and federal legislative delegations and other members of the Florida Legislature and U.S. Congress.To view the state and federal Legislative platforms click here for the state and click here for the federal.
Changes regarding administrative personnel
Superintendent Barbara Jenkins introduced the following new administrator:
Lisa Adams, principal, Eagle's Nest Elementary
Erin Albert, assistant principal, OCPS ACE
Sheleen Burgess, assistant principal, Lockhart Elementary
Teleshia Jones, assistant principal, Edgewater High
Sherry Langston, assistant principal, University High
Katie Milmoe, assistant principal, Wetherbee Elementary
Hollie Pearce, assistant principal, College Park Middle
Toni Buxton, assistant principal, Cypress Creek High
Michelle Carralero, principal, Millennia Gardens Elementary
Monica Gordon, principal, Lake Gem Elementary
Andrew Nelson, principal, Innovation Middle
Justin Parris, assistant principal, Piedmont Lakes Middle
D'janira Pena, principal, Millennia Elementary
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OCPS EEO Non-Discrimination Statement
The School Board of Orange County, Florida, does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities, on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by law. The following individuals at the Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center, 445 W. Amelia Street, Or lando, Florida 32801, attend to compliance matters: Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Officer & Title IX Coordinator: Keshara Cowans; ADA Coordinator: Michael D. Graf; Section 504 Coordinator: Tajuana Lee-Wenze. (407.317.3200)