- FL
- Marion County
- 8/12/25
- 08/12/2025
- 116 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Marion County School Board convened on August 12, 2025, with discussions centering around student transportation issues, the integration of new technology, and preparations for the new academic year. Transportation delays emerged as a concern, with board members emphasizing the need for immediate solutions to prevent instructional time loss. Additionally, the meeting highlighted various initiatives aimed at supporting students and staff, recognizing the efforts of school support teams, and the importance of community engagement.
- FL
- Marion County
- 8/7/25
- 08/07/2025
- 354 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Marion County School Board meeting on August 7, 2025, primarily focused on the district’s financial landscape, with discussions surrounding the allocation of funds for teacher salary increases and the complexities of managing the budget amid rising operational costs. The board grappled with the challenge of funding salary raises from their budget reserves, raising concerns about the sustainability of such practices. The meeting also delved into various funding mechanisms, school safety, and student attendance policies.
- FL
- Marion County
- 7/22/25
- 07/22/2025
- 115 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the July 22, 2025 meeting, the Marion County School Board approved a tentative budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, with significant cuts to address an initial $64 million shortfall. The board also selected Hazard Young, Attea and Associates to assist in the superintendent search.
- FL
- Marion County
- 7/17/25
- 07/17/2025
- 59 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Marion County School Board meeting focused on the 2024-2025 budget cycle, highlighting significant safety measures, educational successes, and the utilization of referendum funds. Key discussions included the deployment of new security technologies, updates on academic achievements, and financial allocations for various programs.
- FL
- Marion County
- 7/9/25
- 07/09/2025
- 31 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Marion County School Board meeting focused on the utilization of a sales tax expected to generate between $350 million and $400 million over the next decade for school construction and safety upgrades. Top priorities include the installation of walls and doors at East Marion Elementary to address security concerns, and the consolidation of Belleview Elementary and Belleview Santos campuses using a $65 million budget.
