The Chairman called the meeting to order and David Gunner lead us in the Pledge of Alliance to the Flag and in a moment of silence.

The Superintendent asked Mrs. April Martin, Director of Elementary School to come up to the podium to recognize the DuPont Challenge winners.  Mrs. Martin explained the DuPont Challenge is a science writing contest for grades K-12.  She was very excited to announce that Ms. Pamela Gadboys' 2nd grade gifted students from Holley Navarre Primary won the 2015 Grand Prize.  She introduced Ms. Barbara Scott, Principal and Ms. Gadboys and asked her to explain in more detail the project.  Mrs. Gadboys asked her students if they would prefer to have $500 or to have $5,000 donated in their name to the animal shelter.  This lead to their winning entry in the DuPont Challenge.  In 6 weeks, the students were able to collect $500.00, bags of linens and rags, newspaper, etc. for the animal shelter.  The school was treated to a presentation from a sciencetist and Ms. Gadboys will be sent to the National Science Conference later this school year.  They were also awarded a large trophy which they brought with them to show the audience.

Mr. Wyrosdick asked Cathy Purdon, from the Santa Rosa Education Foundation to come forward.  She introduced Mr. Ray Walker, AT&T, Bubba Drinkard, Santa Rosa Ed. Foundation and Charlene Knight, Workforce Education Director. 

Mr. Walker explained AT&T, in partnership with the Ed. Foundation wanted to help sponsor a program that would increase job preparation and graduation rates.  Mrs. Knight said the program is similar to the Leadership Career Opps and will work to help make students aware of what opportunities are available and out there for them. AT&T sponsorship of $25,000 will help make it possible for students to explore many career opportunities.

The board thanked Mr. Walker and AT&T for their sponsorship and support.

The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wanted to address the board regarding the 2015-16 Budget and Millage.  There was no response.

Susan McCole, Assistant Superintendent for Finance  brought the board up to date on the budget as of August 31, 2015.  She has included the pending employee raises and insurance costs in the final budget that is being presented.  Ms. McCole reminded the board that the  budget could still change slightly.

1. Approve Required Local Effort Millage at a total of 5.0470 Mills

Required Local Effort plus 0.0070 Prior Period Funding Adjustment Millage) and

raising $43,188.322.00

3. Approve Capital Outlay Millage at 1.4000 Mills raising $11,963,524.00 (for a total Millage of

7.202 Mills)

Recommend approval of Resolution Number 10-04 adopting the Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2015-16.

1. Approve a total Operating Budget of $212,234,337.72 and a total budget of all budget parts of $288,934,559.08.

The Board approved the Administrative Agenda Items H. 1,2, 3 and 4 as submitted.

The board approved the final construction payment/fees for King Middle School, Kitchen

Renovation/Addition:

A. E. New, Jr., Inc. $75,558.43

DAG Architects A&E Fees - $2,720.00

The board reviewed the current DAG construction projects. 

 The board approved the Schedule of  Fees (revised) 2015-16 as submitted.

Mrs. Boston mentioned the kick off for the new STEAM program at the Imogene was exciting.

Mrs. Granse  apologize for not being at the last school board meeting.  Her husband was hospitalized for 19 days and she just wasn't able to attend.

Mr. Green shared with the board members that he has received a check from the plaintiff in a case where the School Board prevailed.  He explained we need to file a "satisfaction of judgment" and asked the board for approval to authorize Mr. Wyrosdick to sign the document on their behalf so that it can be recorded. 

Mr. Wyrosdick explained the Assistant Superintendent's have worked on updating the 2015-16 Strategic Improvement Plan and distributed copies to the board members for their review.

Mr. Wyrosdick said he was excited to see what happens in five years from now in the STEAM program that was kicked off earlier today.  There was tremendous support from the community for the program and he thanked everyone who helped with and attended the kick-off at the Imogene Theatre.

He shared with the board members that he hopes to bring the Master Contract back to them for approval at the September 22nd board meeting.  SRPE is getting everything ready for the ratification vote.

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.

DONE AND ORDERED IN LEGAL SESSION BY THE School Board of Santa Rosa County this 10th day of September, 2015 A.D.

                                                                     SCHOOL BOARD OF

                                                                     SANTA ROSA COUNTY

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                                                                      Chairman

ATTEST:

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Superintendent of Schools