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Approved (unanimous unless noted):
- Approval of minutes from the Dec. 10, 2024 meeting (motion recommended by superintendent; Mr. Elliott and Mrs. Danborn cited in the motion sequence).
- Change order for traffic/signal and civil revisions at the Soundside High School site (staff recommended approval; motion carried unanimously).
- Phase 3 approval for TR Jackson Pre‑K kitchen renovation (staff recommended approval; motion carried unanimously).
- Award of Jay Elementary kitchen and cafeteria renovation to the low bidder (three bidders; low bid ≈ $1.68M; total with two alternates ≈ $1.971M); board approved contract award.
- Approval of surplus asset disposition (agenda item; approved to proceed with disposition/sale).
- Direct purchasing change orders as presented (approved).
- Administrative agenda items noted as recommended for approval (minutes and administrative motions recorded as approved).
- Early termination of an alternative placement (curriculum/instruction item; recommended and approved).
- Recommendations of the disciplinary committee and other alternative placements (approved).
- Spring sports schedules (approved).
- Head Start reports (approved after staff presentation).
- Public hearing and approval of additional changes to the 2024–2025 Student Progression Plan (no public speakers; public hearing closed and item approved).

Several other routine items were on the agenda for review (SAC minutes, Safe Schools quarterly report, TAG reports); these were presented for review or approved as indicated in the packet. Where votes were recorded the transcript indicates unanimous approval; individual roll‑call tallies were not read aloud for most items and the minutes show no recorded dissents.

All motions that required a vote during the meeting were carried by voice vote with no recorded opposition, and staff indicated next steps or follow‑up reporting for contract or procurement items where applicable.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Santa Rosa County School Board - School Board - Jan 16, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved multiple administrative, construction and policy items unanimously at its Jan. 16 meeting; summary of motions and outcomes follows.","taxTitle","Santa Rosa, School Districts, Florida","taxId",15605,"location","Florida","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6672506,"Board hears insurance update: $22 million surplus, pharmacy costs driving long‑term trend",764,2318000,3082000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2123874-90338a99c8d68f88e10a01169e903b99&start=2318&end=3082","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2123874-90338a99c8d68f88e10a01169e903b99/thumbnail_2318000.jpg","/articles/6672506/Florida/Board-hears-insurance-update-22-million-surplus-pharmacy-costs-driving-longterm-trend","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6672506-2325f4b3fb19cd915e1bef0fb1da244e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771155372&Signature=cOQ-3iEU8~Z0D~Jz3MW5xvbUnAOScYEtVZSDvGTid04x5KnxJcWRDji0MpIUYE8VPTOdKuct0Bpjh-qcqhe6Yq5sQoi0WPC~z3N2iWcZ2hukVXPJw6OR~uNEmdQj81jiC-t3NTkhdMVjoG~bua3zC~aiUzmOZS3GsLeMv9og~Oh9pWkOQrCyq4sIAVHrTiPe6Q-RpgfeH2mcL0A3i~dpjUIDpA1o5ZjjxzdW~SM2XDYr4q6Lhzh6rfpBpc6Sk92WGfTxJpgbyP70~hLuU0rWbzZ4j2ndcATFRzYu9CZT5uBm6BJgL1a2bchG93-faw8rfv65ibgzkzuxmToOiV965A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District benefits consultants told the Santa Rosa County School Board on Jan. 16 that the district’s health fund ended plan year 2024 with an estimated surplus of about $22 million and that actuarial attestation to state solvency requirements is underway.

Presenters from Marsh/MMA said the district’s per‑employee budgeted funding for health benefits is $14,877 per year while plan‑year projections through November showed a projected cost near $11,789 per employee per year; the industry benchmark cited in the presentation was about $17,586 per employee per year.

Staff and MMA speakers emphasized pharmacy as a major driver of future cost growth. The district’s pharmacy trend was shown at about 17.4% compared with a national pharmacy trend benchmark of roughly 13.4%, MMA staff said. Eric Nedelkoff of MMA’s Center of Excellence explained factors behind rising pharmacy spend: high‑cost specialty drugs, growth in therapies advanced by manufacturers, and new markets such as weight‑loss medications. He discussed drug categories that plans watch closely — biosimilars (for biologic drugs such as Humira and Stelara), insulin pricing changes, specialty gene and cell therapies with very large per‑patient costs, and benefits‑design approaches that can limit exposure.

MMA described its independent review services for pharmacy benefit contracts and said its analyses typically identify net cost savings when compared with alternatives. MMA representatives told the board they use actuarial, clinical and contractual review to recommend pharmacy‑management choices tailored to a plan’s utilization and member mix.

Board members asked questions about pharmacy spending trends and the timing of updated claims data; presenters said December data were not yet available at the time of the Jan. 16 meeting but would be incorporated into actuarial reports when received. No board action was required; the item was presented for information and planning.","District consultants reported a health fund surplus and rising pharmacy spending; MMA specialists recommended targeted pharmacy management strategies and independent contract review.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6672511,"Board approves change order, renovations and bids for multiple school construction projects",745,1446000,2191000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2123874-90338a99c8d68f88e10a01169e903b99&start=1446&end=2191","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2123874-90338a99c8d68f88e10a01169e903b99/thumbnail_1446000.jpg","/articles/6672511/Florida/Board-approves-change-order-renovations-and-bids-for-multiple-school-construction-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6672511-eafcc08bb802e6741733cac3c3055274/orig.mp4?Expires=1771155372&Signature=FyxuvNoXuPErLbYC9xGyLLgPVR9Z~XSculbyOKeA794rxtTmcRLf-ugXDpqhbP8kTbgPEh-qZeBq-cirG-SnzQAE7fGkeH7XSv8fvLQJZcUpMJ9tLnQf2kTcZcYQZCuW-XFxspS3W40iGMlLq7oBDu7y3xG5uv6-2WpyCZMHd7TvCJn5ZSzrBpDyTDNLBa6DzftECQlCZQDAl6q~vSGAPPbTEIaL264CLAey2gKry7wBgzAinljDdnZR-rRz94nOXHvC5uOz~Ju4T2Rbw7Nmc0Vn5CEQbl0b6Etf6KV301dYevEa15u3L3rxw8mvm3KOvNbiZs8hnzeVhe4H11pktw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Santa Rosa County School Board unanimously approved several construction and renovation items on Jan. 16, including a change order tied to traffic signal and roadway revisions at the Soundside High School site, Phase 3 approval for a TR Jackson Pre‑K kitchen renovation and a low‑bid award for the Jay Elementary kitchen and cafeteria project.

District staff described the Soundside change order as largely driven by an extended permitting process with the Florida Department of Transportation and by changes to adjacent development and regulations. Patrick Haley and other district construction staff told the board the change order covers conduit and directional bore work, new pole foundations, updated signal controller cabinets to support emergency vehicle preemption, a switch from induction loops to video‑based vehicle detection, and additional milling and overlay work in the intersection. District staff said they reviewed and negotiated the contractor’s costs and considered them fair and reasonable. During discussion a board member asked for an example and staff cited a $144,000 line item in the package; staff also noted a $42,000 line for solar rapid rectangular flashing beacons to enhance crosswalk safety. The board approved the change order by unanimous vote.

Board members granted Phase 3 approval for the TR Jackson Pre‑K kitchen renovation after staff told members the design package had been completed and supplemental documents provided to account for a newly identified lift station. The motion passed unanimously.

Sam Marshall reported results of a Dec. 17 bid opening for the Jay Elementary kitchen and cafeteria renovation. The district received three bids; the low bidder came in at approximately $1.68 million. Two alternates — reroofing the cafeteria and adding a diesel generator — raised the total low bid package to about $1.971 million. The board approved the award to the low bidder as presented.

Staff also provided a construction update for Soundside High School, reporting progress across multiple trades: exterior masonry, interior stud framing, mechanical systems, roofing at portions of the building, field house foundations, retaining walls and site work. Work at Wallace Lake K‑8 continues with repairs underway, staff said.

All motions on these items were approved unanimously at the Jan. 16 meeting.","The school board unanimously approved a change order for traffic and signal work at Soundside High School, Phase 3 approval for a TR Jackson Pre‑K kitchen renovation, an update on Soundside construction and awarded the Jay Elementary kitchen and cafeteria bid to the low bidder.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6672516,"Santa Rosa board celebrates rising graduation rate, district’s Purple Star distinction and student honors",1123,91000,1214000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2123874-90338a99c8d68f88e10a01169e903b99&start=91&end=1214","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2123874-90338a99c8d68f88e10a01169e903b99/thumbnail_91000.jpg","/articles/6672516/Florida/Santa-Rosa-board-celebrates-rising-graduation-rate-districts-Purple-Star-distinction-and-student-honors","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6672516-0e2819ad32b1ab9382c60a72e8673e3f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771155372&Signature=Vhylc-G1I9AoAD3~QE7jd4kjWSK~mRQxGaz7zDNo~8S160XvebD1cE~RpYUZ30afuG0VEbQmrqijdb5z4BdW1~MQ4yEty6Mf7wHC-j6~kYohKxOEFiRkDzqKUNUEgyqM2DWjvhHknXoLQG~rctI-tAZdkfoDJPcr5sclYW1~ko0TXLzGR8NGnV9YNSfCuTfo7H5q92B-wWit~QQn04zhDFP2ptvAx6-6Lp0PqnmWLMEhocvsIUjxW~0C6W5jW~uiizLV3j6rKex2TB2BdNLRTPXQZBfnldCA7hcX3WzeXwNp~zm-cIqUaff9vTML9jpDSnTg-4ot8L5QHUsiRiAAZA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Doctor Barber told the Santa Rosa County School Board on Jan. 16 that the district’s four‑year graduation rate rose to 90.9% for the 2023–24 school year, with 2,250 students graduating.

The announcement came during a recognitions segment that also honored students and staff selected for academic competitions and statewide programs. Ms. Parker of the district’s math and science department introduced the district’s “A Team” members who will compete April 24–26 in the Commissioner’s Academic Challenge in Orlando. The board also named two district representatives — Jackson Sanborn of Milton High School (named earlier) and Adam Penrod of Pace High School — as the district’s 2025 Sunshine State Scholars.

Katie Cranford, student government adviser at Milton High School, introduced Ashton Hall, a Milton High School student chosen for the Florida Senate Page Program. Cranford described Hall’s involvement with student government, advanced coursework and participation in the Florida Association of Student Councils.

The board received a transportation safety award presentation from Student Transportation of America representatives Pete Conway, vice president for the Southeast region, and Chandler Brown, STA director of safety, with Virginia Settles, the district’s transportation director, on hand to accept the recognition. STA said Santa Rosa’s location finished first in its Southeast region for accident and injury prevention, noting the district’s “safety culture” and partnership with STA.

Doctor Barber read a letter from Dr. Paul Burns of the Florida Department of Education announcing Santa Rosa’s designation as a 2024 Purple Star School District. The Purple Star District designation, created by the Florida Legislature in 2024, recognizes districts that provide coordinated services and supports for military‑connected students and families, the letter stated. Barber told the board that all 35 Santa Rosa County schools hold Purple Star School status and that the district designation will last three school years, after which the district may reapply.

Board members and staff applauded the recognitions and moved on to other business.","Superintendent Barber reported a rise in the district graduation rate to 90.9% and the board recognized student academic honors, a student selected for the Florida Senate Page Program and districtwide Purple Star and transportation safety awards.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Santa Rosa School Board — Jan. 16, 2025

Board hears insurance update: $22 million surplus, pharmacy costs driving long‑term trend

Board approves change order, renovations and bids for multiple school construction projects

Santa Rosa board celebrates rising graduation rate, district’s Purple Star distinction and student honors