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. When an 18-year-old from a rural county in New York drives 200 miles to kill 10 people in a supermarket in a predominantly Black neighborhood in Buffalo because he has been indoctrinated to believe whites are going to be replaced by Blacks, the sickness is deep in our souls. The new CTE (Career & Technical Education) programs for aviation and marine industries were discussed. One speaker said the principal had changed Mr. Jennifer Russell and Amy Pritchett were sworn into office by Todd Mozingo, the pastor of Revive Church. I just had hard working people who believed in me., She called her win over Andersona vote for the people., I think the people spoke and they are very concerned and want our schools to be better. My impression is he thinks that Defenthaler is correct, but he realizes the uselessness of fighting. What many do not understand is there is an approved COVID plan in place for the remainder of this school year. Now Roberts is chair again. But he believes in service and that is what is making him stay in the fight. Martin County High School; Martin County Middle School; . At Ms. Roberts suggestion, of the anticipated $13.7 million that will be collected from the referendum millage, $10 million will go to teachers pay. TCPalm's complete coverage of the Aug. 23 primary, TCPalm Editorial Board recommendation 2022: Martin County School Board races, Three Martin County School Board seats open; District 1 candidate automatically reelected, Martin County School Board OKs more money for mental-health programs, trims teacher stipends, served on the School Board for a historic 32 years, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Hearing from our elected officials that mandates were necessary and that parents were not the experts drove my decision to run for office. During the meeting, each Board Member explained his/her rationale for their choices. Millay retired as superintendent from a district in Kentucky with far fewer students and schools than Martin County has. Early on, Defenthaler suggested about diversity training for the board. There was only one real topic for this meeting, and it wasnt on the agenda. The bonds will be paid off at the end of the special sales tax period in 2025. These checked-box evaluations are cursory when dealing with a position of such important leadership. Anderson states he will not mention me again because he has a thick skin. We will see. That is an impressive statistic. I heard from some taxpayers that the district should not receive the money because of what they perceive to be disappointing reading scores, or the district schools being rated at less than an A. Individual voters should not believe that withholding funds from the district because of the rating or reading scores will help to improve either. Someone must have told them that the outdated form was there. All of this complicates bussing patterns. Russell being elected vice-chair was a bit unusual. Board Member Defenthaler had proposed a proclamation celebrating LGBTQ+ month in October. Public education was supposed to be a unifying influence. It is hard to sell the public-school brand in this stratified world. Why is the district hiring a 17-year-old boy to coach 17-year-old children? There were 5 calls from parents and 4 emails. Martin County School District has initiated its own COVID-19 website that tracks cases in the schools. She can take COBRA for health insurance and any compensation should come directly from the union. She has held that position since 2013. To do that, she suggested partnering withvoluntary pre-kindergarten programs and early- learning centers to focus on reading skills from a young age. We wholeheartedly understand the crucial importance of nurturing a continued dialogue in our community, specifically including our students, to create and foster a learning environment and community free of bigotry, hate and racism. Roberts was caught off guard and wanted the board to offer a multiyear contract to Millay now. In large work settings, I guess it is important to be aware of your colleagues work behaviors to be able to partner with them more effectively. 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. NumbersNumbersNumbers! Every employee everywhere doesnt think they are being paid enough. In its rating of Millay, the board has gone that route. The security officer will not be sworn law enforcement or be armed. It would be good to assign schools at every level so that families know where their children will attend as they move into this area. For someone like me that must attend tons of meetings to write the newsletter, this one thing has been a godsend. There has been some frustration when funding has been allocated and designated to cover a longer period (like two years) then subsequent reports did not show a huge spend down of those funds in the near term. With the upcoming school year, there will be a full return to traditional in-person learning. The buck stops with them. Obviously, the more money that goes into classrooms the better. Anyone who has ever had to change doctors or try to have different medicines substituted knows how disruptive it is. Public education is currently organized using a 19th century model in a 21st century world. Due to Hurricanes Ian and Nicole, students enrolled in theMartin County School Districthave missed four (4) days of instruction this school year. 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. However, the district did file a required plan with the state to reopen schools earlier that the state approved. Top heavy costs will be the next thing that Tallahassee will be looking at. Ms. This must be the focus of the public schools! Jennifer DeShazo, the information officer, gave a presentation on attendance at the District. Chair Powers questioned whether a program is necessary. Mike DiTerlizzi was the boards designate to the committee. I dont know whether they were for or against, but it was a bone of contention. Anthony Tony Anderson District 4 (Incumbent). Board of Education. The new organizational structure will have the Superintendent reporting to the Board. 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. There was a seventeen-page memo from Florida Department of Education Commissioner Corcoran dated March 16, 2021 with information regarding ESSER II that I have attached for additional detailed information. 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. If you believe that parents have the ultimate right for educating their children, then they have the ultimate responsibility of making sure that their children have a moral and civic education also. Parents want a greater input in their childrens education, and our district does not seem to be working toward that. Graduation will probably have an option on whether masks should be worn. For every mass in the year, it had one side of the page in Latin and the other side was in English. Yet for a charter, it is easy to sell that brand to enough parents to have a school or two. This is an all-new process for Martin County after voters in 2018 decided to allow the school board to pick the new superintendent, according to the district spokesperson Jennifer Deshazo. School board members elected Aug. 23 will receive four-year terms and be paid $37,802annually. Other contributors with GOP ties included Dan Bongino, who donated $1,000; former Florida Senate President Joe Negron and his wife Rebecca, who gave a combined $1,000; Martin County Sheriff Will Snyder, who donated $250; and Martin County Commission candidate Doug Mustapick, of Stuart, who gave Russell $250. Apparently so does Tony Anderson. Presently, the board will continue mandating fully masked students, teachers, and personnel through the end of this school year. There are other provisions for reimbursement laid out in the contract which can be accessedhere. On what limited government is and that it does not mean no government. That way drivers can be available to service all levels of schools. All students registered with the district will attend class every day. Their success depends on having buy-in. There was an outpouring of love for her from current and former staff and school board members. For personnel expenses (additional instructional or support staff), employees must work first before payment, so those type expenses truly stretch over a scheduled time period. This brings the total up to $4,044,820.60 which is comfortably within the four-to-five-million-dollar range to not have to come back to rehash these later. Because of the supposed development that will be occurring, more FTEs will be needed. All the numbers are in the presentation attachedhere. It is lengthy and it is attached. Some research has indicated that the lasting student attachments that are formed in the early years are good for the transition from school to school. MetaSearch is intended for research, information and reference purposes only. He was a civics and history teacher at Anderson Middle for years. Schools have proven to be a relatively safe environment as compared to bars and restaurants. This myopic vision of what a school should be is becoming less and less relevant especially with declining enrollment. Should there be a place for Art in Martin County? I am not a staff or board member, so I do not know what it is like to work with him. It seems to me we have spent an inordinate amount of funds to secure schools. We are all part of the free market system. Charters, both public and private, must explain what they are selling to their consumers. (Note that this model can be replicated at other schools in the future.). During public comment, several members of the public made remarks regarding things that are untrue. These evacuations would be for something like a gas leak. However, since he works as a teacher outside of Martin County and is gone 5 days a week at least 9 hours per day, he would not be there to perform the duties of a chair. Millays preliminary estimates suggest that it would cost about $165 per foot to build. Quite frankly it is the usual dribble that now passes for lessons in our public schools. I understand her desire to have the compelling presentations made but to what end. She also received $1,000 from Vero Beach podcaster Dennis Lynch. Before one can know whether to support this tax, one should look at how the money was spent previously. One of his successes has been a reorganization of the district administration. "That is what I am about, and I want to make sure that I honor the people that voted for me. Schools are a place for education, not indoctrination. 500 E. Ocean Blvd | Stuart, FL 34994 | p 772-219-1200. Appointed Term Ends; Niki Norton: Position Commission District 1: 11/22/2022: 11/15/2024: Thomas Campenni: Position Commission District 2: , Url: https://www.martin.fl.us/resources/lpa-advisory-board-information Go Now, Schools Details: WebAll Regular School Board Meetings can be viewed during replays on MCTV 20 at the following times: - Thursday, 12:00 p.m. - Friday, 12:00 p.m. - Monday, 7:00 , Url: https://go.boarddocs.com/fl/martin/Board.nsf/Public Go Now, Schools Details: WebMARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Staff Select Departments Jennifer Russell [emailprotected] Janice Champagne Reprographics Specialist Reprographics , Url: https://www.martinschools.org/staff Go Now, Schools Details: WebBoard Member Cindy Pearson - District 3. She is from somewhere else too. If next year we are still prisoners to Covid, then those students who are at home should explore Florida Virtual or one of the other means to continue in-home education. I believe we are on a decline in the number of pupils the traditional public schools will have in the coming years. We already have numerous institutions like the Elliott that, in some ways, is a hidden gem. Unfortunately, Mr. Anderson said the district had experts to determine where to place students. 2023 www.tcpalm.com. The debate and decision will center on whether the board did indeed use the funds for the purposes intended. Instead of just doing away with local districts all at once, the state is slowly chipping away at their ability to choose curriculum or whether to promote a child or not. In an earlier meeting, Board Member Defenthaler wanted to have a proclamation supporting LGBTQ+ History Month. I needed a missal to help me decipher staffs explanation of the Martin County School District Success Plan. She also received a $500 donation from the local American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees. With the governors new quarantine regulations, it may be even higher in the weeks to come. Martin County pays teachers less than either St Lucie or Palm Beach Counties. Tony Anderson nominated and made the motion for Powers. Theories are fine, but how much do you want to disrupt families to follow theories? A minimalist approach was recommended so that the already-enrolled students would have as little disruption to their lives as possible. Volunteers and visitors will be allowed back in the schools. One of the teachers claimed she was making less now than she was 13 years ago in another district. They knew the incendiary nature of the N word. Board members said they hope to have a contract approved before the school board's meeting on Oct. 1. Will that make you a better teacher for young children? BUDGET WORKSHOP & SPECIAL MEETING APRIL 27, 2021: A presentation was made by Apptegy which is a company that specializes in school board apps that keep parents and students informed. I am enclosing ithere. I cant imagine the private sector doing that. Her priority isto bridge that gap by encouraging parental involvement in parent-teacher associations, which she said she doesn't see enough of. At the end of it, you are supposed to know yourself better. Superintendent Millay gave a very good presentation about why some of our students excel and others do not. I began attending Martin County Board of County Commissioner meetings, as well as Martin County School Board meetings. Strict rental protocols are in place. Two current school board members were, at one point, represented by the teachers unionsthey are creatures of the system. The School Board met to finalize Dr. John Millays contract to be the first appointed Superintendent in Martin County history. Students enrolled in the district must attend classes in person. And it was also not a unanimous choice to hire him by the board either. At this time, they have not done so. What is causing a shortage? As you know I am on the boardof Gertrude Walden and strongly believe that every teacher and day care worker should be qualified but not necessarily with a college degree. The school board is not there to make sure that teachers and administrators are happy. SCHOOL BOARD BUDGET MEETING FEB 22, 2022: The budget numbers for next year are still being developed. He explained how the millage rate is controlled by the state. Under current circumstances, this board has no authority to require masks or vaccines. Then imagine how hard it is for students whose parents speak a language other than English and so have no idea how to help their children do their homework. He was a mayor, naval officer, linguist, business consultant, scholar, deeply religious person and quite possibly could become a member of a Democrat administration. If Defenthaler or any other school board member tries to resurrect this contentious issue, it will be time to once again come out and speak. In May, a series of bullet points were sent to the District addressing concerns of Waters. Roberts made a motion to open in-person school on August 11ththat was seconded by Anderson. Beginning next year, charter school approvals will no longer come before school boards. She wrote in her evaluation, We must be open to new & innovative ways to deliver instruction. They make the best out of dual enrollment where they can earn an associate degree while still in high school at no cost. He just needs more time. Some current directors become assistant superintendents. Ms. Roberts is a cross between DiTerlizzi and Anderson. This week, The New York Times had an article about how Christian schools are having a boom because parents are fed up with their local public schools. IF YOU ARE NOT A SUBSCRIBER DO SO FOR FREEHERE. They have not yet voted to accept the alleged perpetrators resignation. But in the hyper-partisan and unread world we live in, a speaker mentioned that it was being taught at Hidden Oaks Middle School during public comment. What they need to realize is that they all have the same customers. Great theories and they can be found in a brief paper by Hanover Research that lists many other works if you want to pursue it further. There is a severe shortage of bus drivers. There were several members of the clergy who spoke against the measure. It is as if we the people that pay for these facilities to be built are somehow barbarians that need to be kept out by locked gates. (Every government should utilize this procedure for employees that have Covid.). I did not always agree with Defenthalers policies, but I do believe she had the students of Martin Countys best interest at heart. It seems food trucks will dominate, and movies will be shown under the stars. His father bringing him to school board meetings where both sides spoke. (You can listen to his remarks by going to the meeting on YouTube and they begin around the 19-minute mark here). I would be very surprised if by the time the next evaluation is done, the district has not reclaimed that distinction. It was also time to pick the chair and vice chair for another year. Since this is an advisory committee, the board will make the final decision. No one is ever God forbid mediocre and a dolt. Should he have organized an event for students that was not school sanctioned? Comments are limited to three minutes and board members will listen but not address the comments shared during the meeting. Yet how is the school board member supposed to know what they are voting on if there are no attachments explaining the item? She had been taken by surprise regarding not only the resolution but that it had been used as an alternative to her proclamation. Most of what I learned in school was rote memorization in the lower grades. Our workshop last evening was to have a meaningful discussion regarding the ESSER II money that is currently being planned for. Now that the superintendent works for the board, the supposed conflict should cease. Those that are already topped out will receive 3.5% increase. This mirrors DiTerlizzis comments when he stated that parents are fed up with the district believing that kids education is the experts purview, and the public should stay out of the details. Last year when these plans were being formulated, we did not have the data we have today. He did not respond even after repeated emails. Option B provides $9.7 million for teachers and $2.3 million for non-teaching staff. She now knew that she had been led down a path. DiTerlizzi agrees. Parents want a say and, in our district, they do not want to have their children being indoctrinated. He has a pension from Kentucky. There are virtual options through Florida Virtual and St Lucies district program. In 2018, Martin County voters approved a millage rate referendum that is now set to expire. To clarify, I do not think all Pre-K teachers should have a college degree. This is evidence-based and something we wholeheartedly believe in, Dr. Millay said. Race relations and CRT are two different topics. Anderson also mentioned several times that there is more behind this than masks and vaccines. Doctor Millay gave a presentation on branding of schools. Yet I have seen inordinate expenses charged to use current facilities by other governments and groups. It has been said that no effective learning can occur without a relationship. I hear it is all about the kids until it is not in the contracttoo bad. I am not going to go through every page of the budget presentation that was shown. Defenthaler claimed she could not vote in support because existing schools are not full. The Martin County School District will have its share of challenges in 2022. She thought it was important that those students should feel that they were part of the school family. The Martin County School Board voted 3-2 Tuesday to appoint Dr. John D. Millay to become the new superintendent of schools. He wants to know what the district is going to do about the teacher. If it had opened a TCCA of its own, the district would have eliminated the need for a second charter in that mold. It has come to the point of why even local school boards exist. No matter who is providing the training, most of the money is coming from our tax dollars. That is the year that the lease between the Arts Foundation (Arts Council) and the Martin County School District will be over for the old high school building. It should not get into the business. An active shooter event would not be listed here because they have their own evacuation scenarios. After the COVID-19 pandemic created friction between the School Board and parents, he didn'tplan to run again,he said. Li Roberts said that the sequential subjects such as math are harder online. The first thing was the Clifton Strengths Assessments. We want reading proficiency to be up from the 53% that it's at, she said. Taxpayer dollars are used to keep the premiums manageable but still individual employees contribute a large amount to their plans. The budget is worked out based on student numbers. I can just hear board attorneys, district staff, and the board members themselves stating that they cannot comment on a pending matter before them. This a relatively poor community and I dont believe there has been another charter or private school opening. Eight years of being on the firing line is a long time. The real surprise, however, was Amy Pritchett who eked out a victory over Tony Anderson with less than 1% of the vote. The board is not really being secretive. School Board Member DiTerlizzi appears to have reached out to his old colleagues on the BOCC to come to a solution on new school settings for Palm City and Jensen Beach. , Url: https://www.tcpalm.com/story/opinion/2022/07/17/tcpalm-editorial-board-recommendation-martin-county-school-board-races-our-view/10049808002/ Go Now, Schools Details: WebMartin County School Board District 1, 3 and 4 seats up Schools Details: WebSeats for Districts 3 and 4 are contested, but District 1 incumbent and School Board Chair , Url: https://schoolslearning.info/martin-county-school-board-elections/ Go Now, Schools Details: WebCity Commissioner Mike Meier and District 3 School Board member Victoria Defenthaler are stepping away from their posts in September and November, , Url: https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/2022/06/17/deadline-passes-2-officials-martin-county-not-seeking-reelection/7635154001/ Go Now, Schools Details: WebDistrict 3 252-792-7711 [emailprotected] Why I Serve Gene Scott District 4 252-217-7843 [emailprotected] Why I Serve Renee Purvis Vice-Chair District 5 252 , Url: https://www.martin.k12.nc.us/page/board-of-education21 Go Now, Schools Details: Webmartinschools.org. Those will be done at the next few meetings. Last year, the legislature gave $600 million to the districts to bring starting salaries to $47,500 and to boost veteran teacher pay. Choice is key, and in every facet of Americans lives, they have never had so many options. It is mandated that there be a Moment of Silence at the start of each day. Equilibrium happens when there is enough supply to meet demand in every tier. Ms. Roberts put together a thorough presentation on the teaching of LGBT history. This resulted in a total of $2,482,998.60 as the first batch that would be coming from ESSER II. I believe that the union negotiating on behalf of its members should do so if they feel it is appropriate. He gave them an update on the organizations activities. Martin County High School; Martin County Middle School; . We as a nation just need to decide that this is the direction we must go.